Articles filed under Gambling
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Palatine puts video gambling on April ballotJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Village will ask voters their opinion in April
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What to do with gambling revenue in Island Lake?Jan 09, 2015 4:30 am - As Island Lake officials await their first installment of video gambling revenue, trustees and residents on Thursday discussed what to do with the cash. Street repairs,...
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Supporters of Kenosha casino rally for jobsDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - KENOSHA, Wis. - Hundreds of supporters of a new casino in Kenosha rallied for jobs at the former greyhound dog track. Local and state officials were among those who sho...
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Rauner's team reviewing options after lottery dealDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - State officials' handling of an Illinois Lottery agreement has become the latest bump in the handoff between gubernatorial administrations. Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's le...
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Community sentiment outweighs support for video gambling in LibertyvilleDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville officials have decided to pass on video gambling, saying the overall affect on the family-oriented community trumps the benefit to some businesses. Trustees...
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Illinois ends contract with Northstar LotteryDec 09, 2014 12:01 am - A state contract with the private vendor that ran the Illinois Lottery has been formally terminated - and Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner isn't happy with the terms the current ...
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Grand Victoria awarded $27 million in lawsuitDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - A jury awarded four suburban casinos more than $80 million in a federal lawsuit that dates back to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's time in office. Under the orde...
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Video gambling's spread raising cash, eyebrowsNov 28, 2014 12:01 am - Since video gambling began in Illinois two years ago, the slot-like terminals have been showing up in places lawmakers never imagined - floral shops, laundromats, liquor...
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Libertyville seems unlikely to lift video gambling banNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - An official vote hasn't been taken, but Libertyville leaders appear cool to the idea of lifting the village ban on video gambling. Village trustees seemed to agree with ...
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Input sought on video gambling in LibertyvilleNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville officials are seeking public input on the idea of allowing video gambling in the village. A town-hall meeting on the topic is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday a...