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Video Gambling Slow To Move Ahead In Illinois
Video gambling in the state seems to be in a holding pattern.
Reputed Mobster ‘The Large Guy’ Gets 25 Years
A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a reputed mob boss to 25 years in prison.
State Rep: Put Gasoline Taxes Toward Capital Construction Projects
An Illinois lawmaker has revived his idea to put gasoline sales tax proceeds toward capital construction projects, replacing controversial video gambling as a revenue source.
Hearings On State Construction Plan Revive Video Poker Debate
If the state’s Capital Construction Program is revived, much of the money for it would come from legalized video poker machines.
Report: Cullerton Moves To Repeal Video Poker Law
In a surprise move, Senate President John Cullerton Wednesday took steps to gut the controversial 2009 state law that authorized video gambling machines in bars and restaurants throughout the state, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Moore: Let Voters Decide On Chicago Casino
As pro-casino forces continue lobbying Springfield for an expansion of gambling, Ald. Joe Moore (49th) says the people should judge.
Closing Arguments Under Way In Chicago Mob Trial
Closing arguments are under way in the federal racketeering trial of a reputed Chicago mob boss and his alleged crew.
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- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
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- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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