Gambling
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Wheeling plans to limit video gambling sitesJan 20, 2014 9:12 pm - The Wheeling village board approved a new sit-down restaurant that will apply for a video gambling license with the state, but the board also plans to add ordinances to ...
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Des Plaines mayor: Leave misperceptions of city at the doorJan 16, 2014 11:46 am - There are a lot of misperceptions about Des Plaines, says Mayor Matt Bogusz, but he told local business leaders Thursday to leave them at the door, while asking for thei...
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Island Lake officials reconsidering video gamblingJan 10, 2014 4:30 am - If a discussion Thursday night was any indication, Island Lake trustees are leaning toward repealing a ban on video gambling machines at bars and other businesses in tow...
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Bartlett moves to restrict video gamblingJan 08, 2014 3:22 pm - Fearing that Bartlett could turn into what one official called a “mini Las Vegas,” village leaders are crafting stricter standards for video gambling. Trustees have tak...
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Suburbs near Wisconsin cash in on video gamblingJan 02, 2014 4:30 am - Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit said he had no idea what to expect when the first video gambling machine flickered on in the village more than a year ago. “Residents said th...
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Island Lake talking gamblingDec 27, 2013 11:31 am - Video gambling machines are banned in Island Lake, but village officials may reconsider their stance on the controversial issue. The village board voted 4-3 in August to...
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Gambling on Island Lake agendaDec 24, 2013 11:41 am - Island Lake trustees will once again discuss video gambling when they gather Thursday night. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Divide...
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Union alleges unfair labor practices at Des Plaines casinoNov 27, 2013 2:00 pm - A service employees union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, claiming casino management is trying to block workers from uni...
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New Jersey becoming 3rd state to offer Internet gamblingNov 21, 2013 6:34 am - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — For the first time, people in New Jersey will be able to click a mouse or swipe a screen to gamble online. A five-day trial period of Internet gamb...
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Bartlett says no to video gambling in Town CenterNov 20, 2013 4:15 am - After multiple discussions, the Bartlett village board unanimously rejected a proposal Tuesday for a new video gambling bar that was hoping to open in the Bartlett Town ...