Dispatch-Argus

• Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
  July 28, 2026
  Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill last week that officially recognizes gambling addiction under the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act, expanding options for treatment.
• AAU Junior Olympics coming to Des Moines for 12-day, multisport event
  July 27, 2026
  For the eighth time and the first since 2023, the Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU, is holding its Junior Olympic Games in Iowa from July 28 to Aug. 8.
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  July 27, 2026
  Jackson Koivun lines up a tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday in Blaine, Minn.
• Central Iowa Water Works turns off nitrate removal plant after 193 days
  July 27, 2026
  Previously, the longest the nitrate removal plant had operated was 177 days in 2015.
• Gambling disorder bill votes
  July 27, 2026
  Gambling disorder bill votes
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  July 27, 2026
  A sign advertises slot machines at a video gaming cafe in west suburban Oakbrook Terrace.
• Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal players take possession of the axe after the game against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
  July 27, 2026
  Stanford players take possession of the axe after a victory over California at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 22 in Stanford, Calif.
• Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater's liability insurance
  July 27, 2026
  A new law will require companies such as cable, plumbing and other home service providers to provide one hour notice via phone call of their arrival at a residence.
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  July 27, 2026
  Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois.
• Tip leads to arrest of Davenport man for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials
  July 27, 2026
  A tip from Snapchat to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to the arrest of a Davenport man for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials.