Articles filed under Gambling
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Editorial: Governor's influence could help in fight to save Arlington ParkMay 29, 2021 2:00 pm - It's never a bad idea to start doing the right thing. Here's an opportunity for Gov. J.B. Pritzker on a matter of particular interest to the suburbs: Take a look at Arli...
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Former Gov. Edgar calls on Pritzker to exert pressure on Arlington Park ownerMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar - a longtime racehorse owner and breeder - says Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state leaders should exert pressure on the owner of Arlington Park ...
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Horsemen call on Illinois Attorney General to launch antitrust probe of Churchill DownsMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - The association representing horse owners and trainers at Arlington Park has called on the Illinois attorney general to launch an antitrust investigation into track owne...
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Jim O'Donnell: Vegas-wise Brent Musburger isn't bullish on the 2021 BearsMay 14, 2021 1:00 am - A WHOLE LOT OF OVER/UNDERS AGO, a green Northwestern grad was honing his chops as a beat writer covering the 1963 NFL champion Bears for The Chicago American. Brent Musb...
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Arlington Heights to consider prohibiting Churchill Downs from barring gambling in track saleApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees Monday will consider prohibiting Churchill Downs Inc. from placing a restrictive covenant on the Arlington Park land, as part of the municipal...
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Lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universitiesApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State lawmakers are considering a number of changes to Illinois gambling laws, including a measure that would lift the prohibition on gambling on in-state ...
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Chicago seeks developer to open city's first casino by 2025Apr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Chicago is laying its cards on the table and officially seeking bids to build the first casino in the nation's third-largest city. City leaders want a "world-class" reso...
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Hoffman Estates-based video gambling company to pay fine as part of settlement with gaming boardApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - A Hoffman Estates-based video gambling company will pay a fine and fees totaling $75,000 to settle a disciplinary complaint before the Illinois Gaming Board. Gold Rush G...
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Rolling Meadows' fifth and final video gambling cafe moves closer to openingApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen have given preliminary approval of a liquor license in what would be the fifth and final video gambling cafe in the city. Interior renovation is...
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Illinois Lottery adds two Lotto drawings, but price to play doublesApr 05, 2021 1:00 am - The price to play the Illinois Lottery's Lotto game has doubled to $2 for every six-number lottery line picked by players as part of what lottery officials are calling "...