Gambling
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Aurora council OKs $50 million incentive for casino move amid protests during meetingOct 26, 2022 5:30 am - Despite protests, the Aurora City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved more than $50 million in financial aid to move the Hollywood Casino out of the downtown area. P...
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What happens to downtown Aurora if casino moves out? It's not a bad thing, some sayOct 19, 2022 5:00 am - If the Hollywood Casino moves out of downtown Aurora, what happens to the downtown? A business group, a restaurant owner and an alderman say it will be fine without the ...
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Aurora officials: Taxpayers won't foot bill for $50 million loan to build new casinoOct 13, 2022 1:00 am - Aurora property taxpayers will not be on the hook to repay a $50 million loan that would help Hollywood Casino build a new casino and hotel. The loan instead would be re...
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Possible Chicago Bears sportsbook earns key vote from Arlington Heights commissionOct 12, 2022 1:00 am - An Arlington Heights panel Wednesday endorsed the prospect of a sportsbook as part of the Chicago Bears' proposed $5 billion redevelopment of Arlington Park. The plan co...
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Hollywood Casino Aurora owners present plan to move out of downtown, rebuild by I-88Oct 10, 2022 1:00 am - The owners of Hollywood Casino Aurora want to close their facility downtown and rebuild it on a site closer to Interstate 88, they announced Monday. The new location wou...
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Arlington Heights panel endorses idea of Bears sportsbook at Arlington ParkSep 29, 2022 5:30 am - Bettors were able to place wagers on horses for nearly a century at Arlington Park. Should the Chicago Bears redevelopment there come to fruition, fans may be able to pu...
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Gambling revenue nets Illinois a record $1.9 billion in a year: Here's what's generating itSep 28, 2022 5:00 am - Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, with almost $1.9 billion going into its coffers. That beat the previous rec...
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While Bears evaluate Arlington Park, Hawthorne readies for casino constructionSep 23, 2022 1:00 am - Sunday marks the anniversary of the final day of horse racing at Arlington Park, which is now being liquidated as the Chicago Bears continue their due diligence on a pen...
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Suspects flee after Rivers Casino discovers counterfeit $100 billsSep 12, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated with more details about the crime and the suspects. Would-be thieves tried to use five counterfeit $100 bills at a cashie...
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Palatine puts brakes on new video gambling licenses until next yearSep 09, 2022 1:00 am - Months after agreeing to issue its first video gambling licenses, Palatine is taking a pause until next year. The village council voted Tuesday to impose a moratorium on...