SUMMARY: Governor J.B. Pritzker remains unconcerned about potential impacts on Illinois’ sports betting industry as Missouri voters prepare to decide on legalization. DraftKings has invested $5 million in this effort. Pritzker’s recent budget includes a significant tax increase for sports betting, escalating from 20% to 40% based on profits. Concerns arose that companies might leave Illinois, but Pritzker cited Indiana’s experience as evidence to the contrary. DraftKings initially planned to impose surcharges in high-tax states like Illinois but reversed this decision after customer feedback. Experts warn that high tax burdens on operators may eventually affect bettors. Illinois ranks as the second-largest sports betting market in the U.S.

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SUMMARY: A police chase began early in the morning in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, leading to a suspect being hospitalized. Police responded to the incident around 3:00 AM, as captured on video near a Mobil gas station in St. Louis City. Despite attempts to stop the suspect using spike strips, the chase continued. Multiple agencies, including the State Highway Patrol, were involved, but details regarding the reasons behind the suspect’s actions have not been disclosed. The situation remains under investigation as authorities gather more information.

A police pursuit that began in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, around 2 a.m. ended at a Mobil gas station off Riverview Boulevard, north of Interstate 270 in St. Louis City.

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SUMMARY: The aftermath of Storm Helene has left hundreds of thousands without power, with reports of extensive damage across Glade Spring, Virginia. The National Weather Service notes that the storm’s impact is visible from space. Ameren Missouri’s incident performance manager, Nick Anderson, highlights challenges faced by crews working in mountainous terrain, where accessing downed power lines and assessing damage is difficult. Despite the adverse conditions, there is a strong community appreciation for the support from deployed crews. Efforts are ongoing to restore power and assist affected residents, with feedback indicating a positive response from the communities served.

Recovery efforts from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continue in the southeast and mid-Atlantic. Ameren Missouri has released over 300 contractors and internal line resources that are working around Glade Spring, Virginia.

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