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5.28.26 On May 28, Fertitta Entertainment acquired Caesars Entertainment—including iconic gaming properties like Las Vegas' Caesars Palace--in an all-cash transaction

Fertitta Entertainment Acquires Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment Inc., based in Paradise, Nevada, agreed on May 28 to a definitive agreement to be acquired by Houston’s Fertitta Entertainment Inc. in...
5.27.26 Luminescent performance at the 2025 Simon National Conference by Liven It Up Events, partially held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis

The Illinois Planners Shaking Things Up

Picture this: You are attending an opening breakfast for an event, and suddenly, you hear music that’s worthy of a dance club—a DJ is...

Leverage Your Bargaining Chips for Cost-Effective Events

Michelle Johnson tells a story about getting ready for a small, 1 1/2-day event at a venue she has been bringing major business to...
5.18.26 Springfield and the Illinois Capitol building

Springfield Redefines Meetings

When Springfield-based Next Steps Coaching founder David Swihart set out to host his first leadership event, he knew he wanted to do it in...
Rendering of Bally’s Chicago casino, to open in its permanent home next year

Illinois Casinos Create Winning Events

For planners looking for venues that offer memorable experiences beyond the conference agenda, Illinois casinos are a great option, providing one-stop shops for meeting...
5.16.26 Elevated United Polaris business class seating on a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

United Airlines Adds Hundreds of Premium Aircraft

United Airlines of Chicago will modernize its fleet, acquiring 250-plus additional aircraft over the next two years to replace many Boeing 757s and some...

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