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City Council Approves Increased Penalties For ‘Quality Of Life’ Crimes
The City Council has approved a crackdown on people who blatantly violate the laws on some key quality of life issues.
Mayor Wants To Get Tough On Drinking, Gambling, Urinating In Public
Drinking, gambling and urinating on the public way are crimes that, Chicago Police contend, can “ruin the social fabric” of a neighborhood and set the stage for more serious crimes, including prostitution, gang loitering and narcotics sales.
IRS Agent Links William Beavers’ Campaign Spending To Gambling Sprees
An IRS agent indicates he gave Commissioner Bill Beavers every possible break in figuring his tax liabilities, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Dramatic Opening For Defense In Beavers Tax Trial
During a losing streak at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino in April 2007, William Beavers went back to the bank three times in less than five hours to cash a total of $6,000 in checks from his political campaign fund, prosecutors alleged as the Cook County commissioner’s trial began Thursday.
Study: Kids Left Alone While Adults Gamble
As lawmakers in Springfield take another shot at a gambling expansion bill, there’s a new look out at the behavior of gamblers.
Oak Lawn Wine And Flower Shop To Add Video Gambling
Starting tonight, customers at Avenue Flower Shop and Wine bar will be able to have a glass of wine, order a bouquet of flowers and play a little video poker.
Indiana Gambling Revenue Declines In November
As Illinois continues to consider gambling expansion, Indiana is watching its casino revenue drop.
Beavers Can Tell Jury He Repaid Borrowed Campaign Funds If He Testifies
A federal judge has barred Cook County Commissioner William Beavers from telling jurors at his tax evasion trial that he repaid campaign funds he borrowed after he learned of a federal investigation, unless Beavers takes the stand.
Feds: Former Bank Exec Stole $3M From Bank To Gamble
A former executive of a Chicago bank stole more than $3 million from the institution over 15 years and using it mainly to feed her gambling habit, according to federal prosecutors.
NFL Replacement Officials Affecting Vegas Bets
Las Vegas casinos think this weekend’s NFL games will be the highest-scoring ever thanks to the league’s replacement officials.
Gov. Quinn Vetoes Casino Expansion Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed the casino expansion bill.
Deadline Coming For Action By Quinn On Gambling Bill
The deadline is nearing for Gov. Pat Quinn to act on the state’s gambling expansion bill.
Casino Fails To Shuffle Cards, Sues Gamblers Who Won $1.5 Million
At first, it seemed like a coincidence, the kind of thing that happens from time to time at a casino, where the same number or same sequence of cards happens twice in a row.
Opinion: Why Is China’s Largest Foreign Investor Spending So Much Money On Our Elections?
Sheldon Adelson, the largest foreign investor in China, has invested tens of millions of dollars in influencing the 2012 election and has vowed to spend $100 million to put his thumb on the scale for Mitt Romney in November.
Bill For New Casinos Soon To Land On Quinn’s Desk
A bill that would create five new casinos in Illinois will likely land on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk by the end of the month.
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.
Lawmakers Pass Huge Gambling Expansion Bill, But Will Quinn Approve It?
Illinois lawmakers are rolling the dice once again on a gambling bill, but its fate remains unclear.
New Jersey Governor Moves To Legalize Sports Gambling
New Jersey will defy a federal ban and let people bet on the outcomes of football, basketball and other games this fall, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday.
Senate Leader Wants To Legalize Online Poker
According to a report, Senate President John Cullerton discussed the idea of making Illinois an Internet gambling hub, suggesting the state could organize a major online poker game and gain worldwide popularity.
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.
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