Gambling
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New measure would ban daily fantasy sports in IllinoisJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - A proposal introduced this week would ban daily fantasy sports in Illinois. State Rep. Scott Drury, a Highwood Democrat who has been a vocal opponent of a plan to legal...
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Food bank, Habitat for Humanity among those making the cut for riverboat fund grantsJun 08, 2016 1:00 am - Forty applicants could split $897,239 in external Grand Victoria Riverboat fund grants, a Kane County County Board committee recommended Wednesday. Few would get all the...
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Will fantasy sports prevail where casinos, horse racing have not?May 28, 2016 7:30 am - In their effort to ensure their future in Illinois, DraftKings, FanDuel and other daily fantasy sports companies have enemies in casinos and the horse racing industry, t...
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Plan would let casinos in on fantasy sports bettingMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois casinos would be allowed to set up daily fantasy sports operations online under a new plan pushed by DraftKings and FanDuel to make sure their games are legal h...
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$1 million lottery ticket sold in MundeleinMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Mundelein is a new millionaire. A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at the Circle K at 1991 W. Maple Ave. before Tues...
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How Rivers Casino saved millions in property taxesMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - The owners of the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines have received more than $4 million in property tax cuts since opening nearly five years ago by arguing the property was wo...
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Arlington Park focuses on entertainment, continues to push for slotsMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - Arlington International Racecourse has reinvented itself to stay viable as interest in horse racing has declined, track executives say, but they believe gaming is necess...
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Buffalo Grove to allow video gambling at full restaurantsApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove has lifted its seven-year ban on video gambling machines at full-service restaurants in the village but will continue to prohibit gambling cafes, which der...
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Some oppose plan for video gambling cafe in Prospect Hts.Apr 18, 2016 1:00 am - A new video gambling cafe is planned in Prospect Heights, but some members of the city council have concerns about the project. Elsie's Place, which is proposed for 99 E...
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Online lottery sales to expire March 25 as lawmakers don't actMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - The temporary program that lets Illinois Lottery players buy tickets online will expire March 25, and lawmakers left Springfield Thursday without extending the four-year...