Gambling
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Does Rivers need a buffer from a Chicago casino?Feb 21, 2013 11:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — As lawmakers debate whether to expand gambling in Illinois, state Rep. Marty Moylan is trying to keep any new Chicago casino from being built within 20 mil...
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Casino revenues a hot topic in Des Plaines mayoral raceFeb 12, 2013 10:30 am - Protecting Rivers Casino gambling revenues, prioritizing what city projects to spend casino money on, and deciding whether to allow video gambling in town are three impo...
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Prospect Heights bistros seeking video gambling permits, owner saysFeb 12, 2013 9:09 am - Three new bistros planned for Prospect Heights will target an “upscale” clientele, serve only patrons over 21 years old and seek video gambling permits from the state, a...
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Casino valet donates kidney to regular customerFeb 12, 2013 4:15 am - Valet decides casino regular should have his kidney
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Prospect Hts. mayor, aldermen differ over possible gambling expansionJan 16, 2013 4:23 pm - Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer says he’s pleased an “upscale” cafe is considering three sites in the city for one of its next locations, but a pair of city aldermen ...
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$7.25 million lottery winner from Batavia announcedJan 16, 2013 8:49 am - A Batavia woman won $7.25 million on a Lotto ticket purchase in Batavia, and her neighbors couldn’t be happier for her. “They’re good people,” 7-Eleven store franchise ...
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Bartlett discusses video gambling cafesJan 15, 2013 2:21 pm - Shortly after approving a liquor license for a new video gambling cafe called Stella’s, the Bartlett village board heard a proposal Tuesday for a similar establishment c...
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Sugar Grove board reverses ban on video gamblingJan 08, 2013 10:00 pm - Sugar Grove reversed its ban on video gambling Tuesday night. It also will ask residents their opinions about the matter in an advisory referendum April 9. Trustees Kevi...
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Quinn gets another gambling expansion billJan 08, 2013 7:12 pm - SPRINGFIELD — In the next 30 days, Gov. Pat Quinn will have legislation on his desk to allow slot machines at Arlington Park and the Chicago airports, as well as new cas...
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Should lottery winners’ names be kept secret?Jan 06, 2013 5:22 am - PHOENIX — When two winning tickets for a record $588 million Powerball jackpot were claimed from the Nov. 28 drawing, the world focused on the winners. A Missouri couple...