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Quinn: Illinois Gaming Board Should Have Oversight Over Chicago Casino
Mayor Emanuel has backed legislation that would establish a Chicago gaming board to oversee a city casino operation. But speaking at a city club luncheon, Governor Quinn said state regulators must have the ultimate power of oversight.
Police: Stolen Rings May Lead To Casino Murder Suspect
Griffith Police believe that the person who kidnapped Mary Austgen may have taken two rings she was wearing during the abduction.
2 Investigators, BGA: Casino Treats Joliet Officials To VIP Cards
It’s not illegal, but it’s a bad bet, the BGA says. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Photos Released Of Possible Suspect Wanted For Abducting Woman Found Dead At Casino
The Griffith Indiana Police Department has released photos of a possible suspect believed to responsible for abducting 76-year-old Mary C. Austgen from her business on March 28.
Emanuel: Chicago Casino Money Would Go To Schools
Mayor Emanuel says Chicago children would be the beneficiaries if the state allows the city to have a gambling casino.
State Sen. Wants Casino Revenue To Go To Police, Fire Pensions
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) said 20 percent of the revenue of the city-owned casino in Chicago should go to the city’s police and fire pension funds.
Gov. Quinn Vetoes Casino Expansion Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed the casino expansion bill.
Emanuel Pushes For Chicago Casino Legislation As Deadline Looms
Gov. Pat Quinn has until Tuesday of next week to decide whether he will sign, reject or alter legislation expanding gambling in Illinois – and allowing a casino in Chicago.
Mayor Emanuel Downplays Report He Cussed At Governor
Witnesses describe an expletive-filled phone call to Gov. Pat Quinn over how the governor has dealt with casino gambling and pension reform.
Emanuel Continues Push For Chicago Casino
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he is still pushing for the Illinois General Assembly to approve a bill expanding casino gambling on the state, and clearing the way for a Chicago casino.
Man Who Slapped Bears’ Hester At Casino Pleads Guilty
The man accused of slapping the back of Devin Hester’s head at a Des Plaines casino in October pleaded guilty Thursday and avoided jail time.
Ministers Push For Casino In Ford Heights
A coalition of south suburban ministers said Monday that it’s not promoting gambling, but the ministers do want a casino in far south suburban Ford Heights.
Kane County Official Warns Casino Tax Revenues Are Unsustainable
The head of the Kane County Board is warning that the county has to wean itself from what she calls an unreliable source of revenue.
New Casino Is ‘Cannibalizing’ Business At Other Facilities, Official Says
New figures seem to support the argument that new casinos cannibalize the profits of existing ones.
Emanuel: City Desperately Needs Cash From Casino
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he and Gov. Pat Quinn should be able to work out their differences over legislation that would clear the way for a casino in Chicago, among other places.
Quinn To Emanuel On Chicago Casino: Don’t Count On Cash Yet
Gov. Pat Quinn gave Mayor Rahm Emanuel a piece of his mind on Tuesday, telling him you can’t spend money from a Chicago casino that is still a long way from reality.
Most Northwest Indiana Casinos’ Revenues Down In June
The Northwest Indiana casino market, like that in all the Chicago area, continued to decline last month, with only Ameristar in East Chicago showing some increase in revenues.
Rep. Jackson: Quinn Is Dragging His Feet In Boosts For South Suburbs
Gov. Pat Quinn is answering criticism from U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and said Thursday that he will have plenty more to say soon about what he’s doing for the south suburbs.
Quinn, Gaming Board Chairman To Discuss Gambling Expansion
Gov. Pat Quinn plans Thursday to meet with Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron Jaffe, as the governor weighs whether to sign the bill that would dramatically expand gambling in Illinois.
Hammond, Joliet Officials Worried About Casino Expansion
If the massive gambling expansion bill now on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk goes ahead, it would mean extremely tough competition for casinos in places such as Hammond, Ind., and Joliet.
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