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Midwest Memo: Illinois Gov. Refuses to Create ‘Las Vegas of the Midwest;’ Ohio Democrats Push Redistricting Referendum

October 18, 2011 | 10:31 AM | By Pete Bigelow | Leave a comment

Three stories making news across the Midwest today: 1. Illinois Gov. rejects big gambling. After months of more subtle indications he would not sign a sweeping bill that opens Illinois to 14 new casinos, Gov. Pat Quinn made his position official with a blunt statement Monday. “I’m the final word,” he told the Chicago Sun-Times. … Continue reading →

Midwest Memo: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

May 4, 2011 | 11:37 AM | By Ida Lieszkovszky | Leave a comment

Auto companies presented their sales numbers for April yesterday. Chrysler, Ford, and GM all saw an increase in sales, mostly in smaller, fuel efficient cars thanks to rising gas prices. In yesterday’s Midwest Memo we shared that Michigan had set a new record for gas prices. Now, so has Chicago. The average cost for gasoline … Continue reading →