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NEW BEST-IN-CLASS CASINO WILL BE NEAR CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLETS AURORA–PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Aurora on November 29, 2023. The entirely new land-based casino, hotel and entertainment facility will replace the Company’s nearby riverboat casino when completed. The $360 million regional destination is being developed adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets, which attracts over eight million visitors annually, and is conveniently located near Interstate 88 in Aurora. The best-in-class facility will feature roughly 1,200 gaming positions, approximately 220 guest rooms, a retail sportsbook, outdoor entertainment area, full-service spa, high-quality bars and restaurants, an approximately 12,000 square foot event center with meeting areas and approximately 1,700 parking spaces. The Company expects to create 700 construction jobs and 700 permanent jobs at the new facility, nearly doubling the Company’s current team members in Aurora. “We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art Hollywood Casino Aurora,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. “Our tremendous and long-lasting partnership with the City of Aurora has provided an opportunity to relocate our property to an ideal location that will significantly improve our offerings and further our positive economic impact on the community.” The Aurora development included the transfer of certain parcels of land from the city, and up to $50 million of the project will be funded by the city through a new bond issuance. The move onto land was predicated by a law signed in 2019 that allowed for riverboat casinos to relocate landside. The existing Hollywood Casino Aurora, which is located on the Fox River in downtown Aurora, will maintain its normal operations while the new land-based facility is constructed, which is anticipated to take approximately 24 months. “We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our team members and many key stakeholders that have helped bring us to this point,” said Greg Moore, Vice President & General Manager of Hollywood Casino Aurora. “This is an exciting start to our next chapter, and we cannot wait to welcome residents and visitors of Chicagoland to the new Hollywood Casino Aurora when completed.” The Company has invited members of the Illinois Gaming Board, Illinois General Assembly, the Mayor of Aurora and the City Council, labor organizations, and other local stakeholders to the groundbreaking ceremony. The new Hollywood Casino Aurora is part of a previously announced plan consisting of four new growth projects in Joliet, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; and Henderson, Nevada. Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has committed up to $575 million towards the overall $850 million budget for all four growth projects. About Hollywood Casino Aurora Operated by PENN Entertainment, Hollywood Casino Aurora is on the Fox River, conveniently located near Interstate 88, in Aurora, Illinois. Open Sunday-Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 am and Friday and Saturday 8:30 am to 6:30 am, the 53,000 square foot gaming facility features: more than 1,000 slot machines, over 20 table games, including a live poker room, and a retail sportsbook. Dining options include Fairbanks Steakhouse, Penalty Box Sportsbook & Bar, and Slice. For more information, go to: www.hollywoodcasinoaurora.com About PENN Entertainment PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 18 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, exclusive long-term strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) relating to online sports betting within the United States. PENN’s ability to leverage the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) will position us to significantly expand our digital footprint and efficiently grow our customer ecosystem. This highly differentiated strategy, which is focused on organic cross-sell opportunities, is reinforced by our market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio. PENN’s portfolio is further bolstered by our industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, which offers our over 27 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences across business channels.

COMING SOON | Relocated Hollywood Casino Aurora Being Developed Near Chicago Premium Outlets

New Best-In-Class Casino will be Near Chicago Premium Outlets

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LEGENDARY DEEP DISH PIZZERIA COMING TO AURORA ON FARNSWORTH ON AUGUST 23 Aurora residents will have another legendary and delicious deep dish pizza place as Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria , based in Northbrook IL, is slated to open their second location in the Aurora area on Monday, August 23. The new store, approximately 1,900-square-foot space, will offer carryout and delivery service only, at 2365 North Farnsworth, at the intersection of Premium Outlet Boulevard. Local residents can satisfy their craving for Lou’s award-winning deep dish pizza by choosing easy curbside pick-up, no-contact delivery and drop off catering services. The store hours will be Monday – Thursday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. As the restaurant market continues to be saturated, Lou Malnati’s is known for its growing, family-owned and locally operated business model. The Malnati family is famous for their original deep dish pizza recipe and top-notch quality and hospitality since opening in 1971. The pizzeria is still owned and operated by second generation family members and Lou Malnati’s son, Marc Malnati, who continues to build the company, carry on the family tradition and honor their legacy. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in business this year, Lou Malnati’s currently operates over 60 Chicagoland locations, in addition to stores in Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Phoenix. Malnati’s looks forward to opening a new location in the Chicagoland area. “We’re excited to bring our authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza to Aurora on Farnsworth and serve more of the vibrant Aurora community,” said Marc Malnati. “We’re committed to providing jobs at our restaurants while supporting the local neighborhoods. We’re grateful for the overwhelmingly positive response of customers who love our food, family and hospitality,” Malnati added. The Aurora location is still looking to hire approximately 40 employees and is seeking delivery drivers, kitchen crew and phone staff for the new store. The company is currently holding interviews at the restaurant and interested applicants are asked to apply online at www.loumalnatis.com/careers or by texting “Lous” to 242424. In addition to serving up their famous deep dish, Lou Malnati’s is also well known for giving back to the local communities they serve. The company frequently supports local charities and schools through fundraisers and volunteer involvement. The new Aurora on Farnsworth store looks forward to supporting other local events. About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are over 60 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/ . DINING + COCKTAILS AURORA KANE

COMING SOON | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Opens Second Aurora Area Location

COMING SOON | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Opens Second Aurora Area Location

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NEW CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE TO CARRY UNIQUE, HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Downtown Naperville will soon be home to a unique children's boutique. Tinker is a boutique retail establishment that will carry a carefully curated assortment of heirloom quality children’s products, including clothing, toys, books and accessories. According to the company website, their mission is to provide our community with a place to come to find those truly unique, “off the beaten path” goods that you cannot find elsewhere. Products offered will come from over 20 brands located across Europe, Australia and the United States. The flagship store will be located in Downtown Naperville and will open late-summer 2021. The owners shared "We are so excited to join the community and look forward to seeing you in store!" Tinker will be located at 227 S. Main Street in Downtown Naperville. To learn more visit www.tinkerboutique.shop SHOPPING NAPERVILLE DUPAGE

COMING SOON | Downtown Naperville Will Be Welcoming a New Children's Boutique

COMING SOON | Downtown Naperville Will Be Welcoming a New Children's Boutique
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LOCAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AIMS TO EXPAND HEMP FOCUSED, HEALTH & WELLNESS STORE WITH SECOND RETAIL FOOTPRINT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE THIS SUMMER Local entrepreneur Kerry Aiyash, founded Kerwell Premium CBD House in 2019 with two goals in mind, to curate the very best CBD health and wellness products on the market and to create a welcoming retail space to educate the general public on the benefits of incorporating CBD into your everyday routine and lifestyle. Walking in the front door of Kerwell, you are immediately welcomed by their expert and knowledgeable staff in an atmosphere that does not resemble a typical CBD store. The expert staff is proud to bring the best Health, Beauty, and Pet products in forms such as Tinctures, Topicals, Gel caps, Edibles, and Flower to the Chicagoland area. If you need help leaping into the CBD lifestyle, Kerry, her family and expert staff have selected their favorite brands such as Joy Organics, Saint Jane, Clean Remedies, Martha Stewart CBD, Barker Wellness, in addition to her very own signature Kerwell CBD Skincare and wellness lines. After a year and a half of successful business in downtown Downers Grove, Kerry has set her sights on opening a second retail location in downtown Naperville at 8 W. Jefferson Avenue. The busy retail district near the Naperville river walk is the perfect setting for a new retail store. Kerwell looks forward to expanding their reach and educational offerings as they continue to add more locations to the franchise in the near future. Are you excited to learn more while you wait for the Naperville Grand Opening? Visit Kerwell’s flagship retail location at 949 Burlington Ave in Downers Grove IL or browse and purchase from their collection online at www.kerwellness.com . Kerwell can also be found on social media by searching KerwellCBD, KerwellNaperville, KerwellDownersGrove, or following the #kerwell. HEALTH + WELLNESS DOWNERS GROVE NAPERVILLE DUPAGE

COMING SOON | Women-Owned, Downers Grove Premium CBD House Set to Open Second Location In Naperville

COMING SOON | Women-Owned, Downers Grove Premium CBD House Set to Open Second Location In Naperville

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JOY FOR THE BELLY & SOUL NAPERVILLE–Water Street Downtown Naperville and the famed Riverwalk are getting a sweet new addition to the neighborhood—Ben & Jerry’s! The legendary ice cream full of chunks and swirls will soon be available at a Scoop Shop adjacent to Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk. Owners Tom and Chrissy O’Toole hope to open their doors before the end of May. “We can’t wait to serve up funky flavors and great big smiles on Water Street,” said Chrissy. She and her husband have been working tirelessly to transform the Water Street location into a full-blown Ben & Jerry’s experience, with more than 30 euphoric ice cream flavors and the welcoming smell of waffle cones. The Scoop Shop will offer limited seating and a robust take-out service for cones, cups, milkshakes, sundaes, pints and ice cream cakes. Customers will be able to order ahead at www.benjerry.com/naperville or at the counter. Ben & Jerry’s was started in 1979 by two friends in Burlington, Vermont. The small shop built in a converted gas station grew to international fame based on unusual flavor combinations and names like Chunky Monkey and Chubby Hubby. Today, Ben & Jerry’s is sold in 35 countries and uses the power of its business to create progressive social change. The O’Tooles say they hope to have a “soft opening” for family and friends at the end of May, with a grand opening tentatively scheduled for June 12. They’re looking forward to their first big summer season: “We want to scoop up as much joy as possible,” Tom said. The Scoop Shop will be open 11 am-10 pm, Monday through Thursday; 11:00 am-11 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 12 pm -9 pm on Sunday. DINING + CABARET DUPAGE KANE KENDALL

COMING SOON | Ben & Jerry’s Brings its Euphoric Flavors to Water Street Naperville

COMING SOON | Ben & Jerry’s Brings its Euphoric Flavors to Water Street Naperville

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ALL THAT IS FRESH & NEW – CELEBRATING THE NEAR FUTURE Anticipation! We are all anticipating the excitement of all that will feel new and fresh when the “shelter in place” order is lifted. Along the way, we have built new family traditions; yet still look forward to carrying on old traditions, such as visiting Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center in South Barrington and Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard in Pingree Grove. The seeds have been planted; the flowers are blooming; and a much-anticipated carousel is being built, in addition to a new wedding venue with a bridal cottage. “It has long been a tradition and value of our farm to continually add to our offerings and attractions and this is just the latest activity for families to enjoy here in the Fall,” says Emily Zoellick of the new carousel opening August 28th. “It looks great on the farm and goes well with our existing fun such as the jumping pillow, pedal karts, big slide; and as an added bonus, wedding couples that have their events at the farm can use it to take timeless, fun wedding photos.” The magic of the horses, lights and music will restore hope and rebuild timeless memories for generations to come. -Kristen Kucharski VIEW ALL ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

COMING SOON | New Carousel Coming to Favorited Pumpkin Patch& Apple Orchard

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