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Gambling, Economic Issues Remain Unresolved As New Year Approaches
A new year doesn’t mean the end to old problems for the State of Illinois.
Report Commissioned By Quinn Casts Doubt On Gambling Revenues
A new report commissioned by Gov. Pat Quinn says the initial gambling expansion bill passed by lawmakers in May would bring in about $840 million less in new revenue than supporters have claimed.
State Rep Says Gambling Bill Must Pass This Week
If a gambling bill is going to come to a vote, it has to happen this week, according to the architect of the latest incarnation of legislation to expand gambling in Illinois.
New Gambling Proposal Surfaces In State House
The second half of the Illinois General Assembly fall veto session begins Tuesday, with gambling expansion still to be dealt with.
Quinn, Lawmakers Discuss Economy; Casinos Don’t Come Up
Gov. Pat Quinn and top Illinois lawmakers talked about jobs at their latest high-level meeting Tuesday.
Future Dim For Alternative Illinois Gambling Proposal
A different gambling proposal that encompasses many of Gov. Pat Quinn’s ideas is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly, but its future is dim.
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.
Springfield Businesses Polled On Statewide Gambling Expansion
While Illinois waits for Gov. Pat Quinn to decide what to do with gambling legislation on his desk, the chamber of commerce in one of the cities affected is surveying its members to ask what they think.
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.
Report Shows Illinois Gambling Revenues Dropping
The Illinois Gaming Board is out with its latest revenue report, and again it shows the economy continues to trump spending in casinos.
Senate OKs Casino For Chicago, Slot Machines At Airports, Racetracks
The Illinois Senate Tuesday narrowly passed and sent to Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would authorize a casino for Chicago, put slot machines at racetracks and the city’s airports and add casinos in the suburbs.
On 2nd Try, Gambling Bill Gets House Committee OK
A huge expansion of legalized gambling in Illinois is headed to the House floor.
Olczyk: Track Conditions Could Dictate Derby Winner
There are a lot different elements to the Kentucky Derby that make it one of the most popular sporting events in the United States: there’s the pageantry, the mint juleps, the hats and maybe most importantly the gambling.
Report: Turco Bet With Canadiens Fan During Game
Accoridng to Montreal Canadiens fan, he and Chicago Blackhawks’ goalie Marty Turco had a friendly $5 bet riding on Tuesday night’s game.
Emanuel Says He’d Accept Chicago Casino
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel said he would accept a casino in Chicago, but an anti-gambling advocate is calling for a citywide referendum first.
Nevada Sports Books Take Only $724K From Super Bowl
The Super Bowl didn’t go the way the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to to go. And it didn’t go all that well for casinos across the state of Nevada either.
Spiegel: Your SB XLV Living Room Over/Uunders
For you perhaps, or for the casual fan, or for your guests, we offer further levels of couch enjoyment. The guest who gets the most of the following prop bets correct should win something…you decide what.
Debate Coming On Slots At Racetracks
State lawmakers will take up debate in the new year over whether to expand gambling.
Officials: Casino Revenues Dropping
Illinois Gaming officials say casino revenues have fallen about 32 percent in three years.
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- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
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