Gambling
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Stella's Place casino cafe wins approval in Lake ZurichMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Lake Zurich trustees have approved a special liquor license for a casino cafe planned for the village's far south side. As part of package of approvals granted with one ...
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What does Rahm's rough week mean for suburban casino expansion?Feb 27, 2015 4:30 am - Proposals in recent years that would put slot machines at Arlington International Racecourse and a new casino in Lake County have included a big gambling palace in Chica...
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Casino cafe geared for women seeking liquor license to open in Lake ZurichFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - Lake Zurich trustees will be asked to approve a special liquor license for a gambling cafe on the village's far south end that would be geared toward women. Stella's Pla...
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Des Plaines' Rep. Moylan aims to prevent Chicago casinoFeb 18, 2015 12:00 am - State Rep. Marty Moylan filed legislation Wednesday that would prevent a downtown Chicago casino from being built, in an attempt to protect the share of revenue the city...
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Long Grove village board hopefuls disagree on keeping video gamblingFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - After taxes, four Long Grove restaurants and bars made about $60,000 in profits from video gambling since terminals went live last August in the sleepy downtown, the lat...
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Coffee shop-looking cafe casinos taking hold in suburbsFeb 07, 2015 10:00 pm - It's the lunch-hour rush, and the food counter at one of Oakbrook Terrace's newest businesses offers deviled eggs, mini bratwursts and white zinfandel. Nobody is orderin...
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Des Plaines using casino money to help solve floodingFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - Thanks to the state's highest grossing casino in its front yard, Des Plaines has casino revenues it plans to use this year to pay for infrastructure for a new city water...
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Long Grove trustee hopefuls debate role in revitalizing downtownFeb 05, 2015 4:30 am - The six candidates for three seats on the Long Grove village board agree the historic district is far from the popular shopping and tourist destination it used to be, be...
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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 ...