Hard Rock International suspended their senior VP, Alex Pariente, to investigate allegations of improper betting at a Dominican resort, amid bidding for a New York casino license.

Michigan drivers face increased fuel costs, with the average price for regular unleaded up 12 cents in a week to $3.27 per gallon, but still lower than the previous year's peak prices.

Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is closing on August 3rd after 11 years; a new concept by Tuscan Brands will replace it.

OH-TF1, with search dogs, aids in Texas flood recovery after a catastrophe left 129 dead and over 170 missing. The team is digging through debris and has significant public support, with President Trump and Gov. DeWine increasing aid efforts.

NYC Council is set to pass bills improving pay and conditions for grocery delivery workers, with a proposed $21.44 hourly rate for app-linked workers.

Tesla faces a jury in Miami over a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, with potential implications for the company's future and self-driving technology.

Illinois will receive $23 million from opioid settlements with several pharmaceutical companies accused of deceptive practices that fueled the addiction crisis.

Boyd Gaming sold its 5% stake in FanDuel for $1.75 billion, with the rights now fully owned by Flutter Entertainment. This sale reflects a significant return on investment and positions Boyd for financial growth.

The MSU Surplus Store unknowingly gave out pens with hidden knives during a sale and is now asking recipients to check their items and contact them for safety.

Illinois ranked 13th in CNBC's Top States for Business list, up from 30th in 2019, showing improvements in education, infrastructure, and technology, under Governor JB Pritzker's economic strategies.

Jasper Therapeutics' valuation falls to $53 million following drug development errors and layoffs; focuses on chronic hives treatment after halting other research.

Marshall Excelsior Company is closing its three Michigan factories, resulting in 71 layoffs by March 2026. OPW, which acquired the company last year, aims to support affected workers.

Wistron InfoComm invests $687 million in two new facilities in Denton County, promising 888 jobs with an average salary of $63,000, bolstered by tax abatements and Denton's win over El Paso and Fremont for the sites.