Gambling
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Why some suburbs are rushing to get a new gambling tax on the booksOct 28, 2021 5:30 am - The idea of a municipal penny-per-push tax on video gambling machines is proving infectious, as more Illinois communities rush to stay ahead of pending state legislation...
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'Archaic' horse racing laws led to decision to sell Arlington Park to the Bears, track owner saysOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen blamed "archaic" Illinois horse racing laws Thursday for the company's decision not to pursue additional gambling at Arlington P...
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Bill allowing wagers on in-state college sports will head to governor
Oct 28, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Betting on in-state college sports could become legal with the stroke of the governor's pen after lawmakers in the General Assembly approved an amendment t...
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Senate revives measure to allow limited sports betting on in-state colleges
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Schaumburg, Hanover Park pursuing new tax on gambling machinesOct 19, 2021 5:30 am - Schaumburg officials Monday recommended following the lead of Hanover Park and Joliet in trying to stay ahead of pending state legislation that may limit their ability t...
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West Chicago tables decision on overturning video gambling banOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - The West Chicago City Council voted Monday to table two ordinances on allowing and regulating video gambling. A majority of alderman voted for the delay to give West Chi...
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Churchill Downs withdraws Waukegan casino bid hours after announcing Arlington Park sale
Sep 30, 2021 1:00 am - One of the state's most influential gambling companies withdrew its bid to win the right to open a new casino in Waukegan just hours after it announced it would sell Arl...
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Man who brought massive gambling ring to Illinois State University avoids prison
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$2,200 in chips reported stolen at Rivers CasinoSep 22, 2021 1:00 am - A gambler at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines reported someone stole $2,200 worth of her chips Friday night, police reported Wednesday. The theft occurred about 10 p.m. at a...
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Warrenville lifts citywide ban on video gamblingSep 08, 2021 1:00 am - Nearly 12 years after Warrenville banned video gambling, the city council has lifted the prohibition. The Warrenville City Council voted 5-3 on Tuesday to approve an ord...