Gambling
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Two groups want to buy Arlington Park, head of horsemen's association says
Jan 10, 2020 12:00 am - At least two groups have expressed interest about buying Arlington International Racecourse from Churchill Downs and adding a casino to the property. That's according to...
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Schaumburg adopts rules for video gamblingDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - Schaumburg trustees have unanimously approved regulations under which video gambling will be allowed in 2020. Existing hotels and restaurants with liquor licenses will b...
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Waiting for state approval, Rivers Casino tees up planned sportsbookDec 13, 2019 5:00 pm - It has the look and feel of a Las Vegas sportsbook, but a new bar within Rivers Casino in Des Plaines won't allow patrons to place bets just yet. The state's most lucrat...
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Mount Prospect board approves expansion of video gamblingDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Mount Prospect will allow more video gambling terminals at village restaurants, bars and other licensed establishments, under a measure approved Tuesday by village trust...
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Batavia ordinance change could allow video gambling at FunwayDec 04, 2019 12:00 am - Funway, an entertainment center in Batavia that offers bowling, roller skating and bumper boats, is now a step closer to adding video gambling machines. The Batavia City...
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Even if a Chicago casino beats Rivers in revenue, could it make a profit?Nov 30, 2019 12:00 am - After years of pushing a Las Vegas-style casino to boost tourism and much-needed revenue, Chicago's leaders seemingly hit the jackpot when Illinois lawmakers approved on...
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Mount Prospect open to more video gamblingNov 28, 2019 12:00 am - Mount Prospect is about to raise its stake in video gambling. The village board on Tuesday reacted favorably to a proposed ordinance that would raise the cap on machines...
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Man charged in $279K Aurora business theft wants charges dismissedNov 20, 2019 12:00 am - A man charged with a $279,000 theft from an Aurora construction business is arguing the charges were filed after the statute of limitations expired and the case should b...
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Rolling Meadows to ban sweepstakes machinesNov 15, 2019 4:33 am - Following the lead of many of its Northwest suburban neighbors like Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect and Wheeling, Rolling Meadows is set to ban electronic sweepstakes ...
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Lawmakers adjourn with no Chicago casino actionNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers adjourned the fall veto session Thursday without voting on a bill to clear the way for development of a Chicago casino, despite last-min...