Julio Macias went from washing dishes as a 16-year-old at Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia to becoming the executive director of the continuing care retirement community, after being inspired by the stories of its older residents and the friendships he built along the way.
Chicago has three finalists for potential casino sites, but residents of those communities have mixed feelings. Some fear a rise in crime and the impact a casino could have on neighboring small businesses. Others are hopeful it could provide good paying jobs.
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