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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
Bobby Allyn
Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.
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Central Illinois lawmakers back nuclear power but differ on much of new energy law
Evan Holden
A promotional graphic shared on social media announces The People's March in celebration of MLK Day on Monday in Peoria.
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MLK Day observances include 'The People's March' in Peoria
Joe Deacon
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  2. Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
  3. GOP candidates for governor blast sanctuary cities and SAFE-T Act in Central Illinois forum
  4. Neighborhood House, Peoria Opportunities join forces on South Side rehab project
  5. Illinois county clerks alert public to postal changes that could delay mail-in ballots
  6. Central Illinois has a nurse shortage. New caps on student loan borrowing could make it worse.
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