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Nov 30, 2011

Rivers Casino

The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Ill., opened in the summer of 2011 after years of talk and debate about allowing a casino in the O'Hare International Airport (ORD) area. From all reports, it has been a major success. My nephew and I visited the casino earlier this week, and we were impressed with the facility and operations.

Explore Egypt on the Most Extraordinary Tour Ever

Picture this: You’re standing in front of the Great Pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in complete silence, with no crowds in sight. As you step inside, your guide leads you to hidden chambers inaccessible to other tourists. Here, you’re granted a rare chance to delve into the deepest mysteries of ancient Egypt.

Oct 12, 2011

Monday Night Football in Detroit

A group of us spent the last few days in Detroit for the Monday Night Football game between the undefeated Detroit Lions and our hometown Chicago Bears.

Jun 1, 2011

Airport Gambling

Earlier this week, the Illinois Senate passed legislation that would be the biggest expansion of gambling in Illinois in more than 20 years. The legislation now awaits Gov. Pat Quinn's approval.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.