Russ Mitchell has been covering news and sports in the Upper Midwest since 1997, including 11 years as managing editor for one of the most acclaimed community newspapers in Iowa. He looks forward to keeping readers up to date on the growing casino and sportsbook industry in Illinois.
Grand Victoria Casino cut the ribbon on a $4 million expansion years in the making on Oct. 21. Caesars marked the occasion with a grand opening celebration featuring Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker.