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DraftKings closing its 2-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field • As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand
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Monday, May 18, 2026

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

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DraftKings closing its 2-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field

DraftKings, one of the leading sportsbooks in the state, will continue to operate online across Illinois, but the last day to place your bets in-person at the Friendly Confines will be May 31.

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As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand

Illinois electricity providers caution that increasing nuclear power alone won’t be enough to solve the state’s looming energy challenges.

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With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul implored unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, to resume bargaining Sunday, saying a long strike hurts workers and hundreds of thousands of commuters.

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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.

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Gas surges past $4 a gallon while tomato and beef prices notch new records. A look at rising costs amid the Iran war.

Data shows most grocery staples trending upward, electric costs at all-time highs and gas prices back above $4 per gallon nationally for the first time since 2022.

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Trump announces Boeing jet order from China. Beijing stays silent.

President Donald Trump and Boeing said Friday that China had agreed to order 200 of the company’s planes, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. But Chinese officials were noncommittal.

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Evanston adopts major housing plan aiming to boost housing affordability, availability

Evanston adopts major 10-year Housing4All plan to increase housing affordability and preserve existing units.

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