Gambling
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Elk Grove resident wins $1 million in lottery on New Year's EveJan 21, 2015 12:01 am - Elk Grove Village resident Eric Fisher has won $1 million in the Illinois Lottery, officials announced Wednesday. "My children cheered nonstop when I told them we'd won ...
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$270 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Glendale HeightsJan 17, 2015 12:00 am - The ticket for the biggest prize in Illinois lottery history — $270 million — was sold this week at a Glendale Heights gas station and convenience store, officials said ...
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Des Plaines mayor seeks to improve city's brand in 2015Jan 15, 2015 12:01 am - Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz asked attendees of his annual Address to Business at a chamber of commerce breakfast Thursday to stand up if they do business in the city -...
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Gaming Board chief on job status: 'I have no idea'Jan 14, 2015 12:00 am - The flurry of changes Gov. Bruce Rauner is making to state government is causing some confusion about who's in and who's out. Rauner Tuesday revoked the appointment of I...
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Palatine puts video gambling on April ballotJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Village will ask voters their opinion in April
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What to do with gambling revenue in Island Lake?Jan 09, 2015 4:30 am - As Island Lake officials await their first installment of video gambling revenue, trustees and residents on Thursday discussed what to do with the cash. Street repairs,...
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Supporters of Kenosha casino rally for jobsDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - KENOSHA, Wis. - Hundreds of supporters of a new casino in Kenosha rallied for jobs at the former greyhound dog track. Local and state officials were among those who sho...
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Rauner's team reviewing options after lottery dealDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - State officials' handling of an Illinois Lottery agreement has become the latest bump in the handoff between gubernatorial administrations. Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's le...
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Community sentiment outweighs support for video gambling in LibertyvilleDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville officials have decided to pass on video gambling, saying the overall affect on the family-oriented community trumps the benefit to some businesses. Trustees...
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Illinois ends contract with Northstar LotteryDec 09, 2014 12:01 am - A state contract with the private vendor that ran the Illinois Lottery has been formally terminated - and Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner isn't happy with the terms the current ...