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Indiana Gambling Revenue Declines In November
As Illinois continues to consider gambling expansion, Indiana is watching its casino revenue drop.
Report: Lack Of Towing, Other Revenues In Olympia Fields Have Caused Budget Crisis
Drivers in Olympia Fields may want to watch where they park, to avoid becoming part of the south suburb’s answer to its budget crisis.
Poll: Speed Cameras Aren’t Too Popular With Chicagoans
Chicago’s program to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks is not generating widespread support, according to a just-released poll.
Alderman: Mayor May Be Looking To Install 1,800 Speed Cameras Across City
City Hall has said it would activate fewer than 100 speed cameras around schools and parks to keep environments safe for kids. But one alderman fears that number could be larger — a lot larger.
2 Investigators: The Red-Light Cameras That Generate The Most Tickets
Do red-light cameras prevent accidents or just generate money for city governments? 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
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.
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.
NFL, Players’ Union Enter 13th Day Of Negotiations
The NFL players’ union and the NFL owners will continue, for the 13th day, to try and work out how to split the roughly $9 billion in annual revenues.
State Adding Up Cash From Tax Amnesty Program
State revenue workers are still opening envelopes and counting the money from Illinois’ just-ended tax amnesty program – only the second in the state’s history.
Quinn: Election Win Shows Tax Increase Is Right On
The governor wants to raise $3 billion more a year by raising the state income tax by 1 percentage point.
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