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Empress Casino to reopen June 25

29 May 2009

News brief: The Illinois casino was shut down after a fire destroyed the pavilion building that houses restaurants and shops in March.

Illinois moves to legalize slots in bars

26 May 2009

Both houses of the Illinois Legislature passed a $29 billion public works program that would be paid for by increased taxes and fees associated with the legalization of video gambling across the state.

Illinois Senate legalizes video poker

21 May 2009

News brief: The state Senate voted to legalize video poker and also allow lottery wagering over the Internet.

Casino workers await word on future

23 March 2009

News brief: Empress Casino officials still don't know when they will be able to reopen in the wake of Friday's fire.

Fire damages Illinois casino

23 March 2009

News brief: A massive fire Friday destroyed much of the Egyptian-themed entrance building at the Empress Casino in Joliet.

Illinois man pleads guilty to running Super Bowl pools

19 March 2009

News brief: An Elgin man could face up to six years in prison after running gambling pools totaling $60,000.

Illinois Republicans back expanded gambling

13 March 2009

News brief: Two Republican leaders called for a a major expansion of gaming to fund improvements to highways and government buildings.

Illinois priest charged with massive theft

9 February 2009

News brief: Father John Regan of Roselle reportedly stole almost $300,000 and used the money, among other things, at riverboat casinos.

Chicago businesses busted in gambling raid

2 February 2009

News brief: Authorities seized nearly 31 illegal video poker machines from 10 businesses in nine Chicago suburbs.

Barge breaks loose and strikes Illinois casino

29 December 2008

News brief: The barge forced the casino to suspend operations but there were no injuries or damage to the facility.

Illinois hands out coveted 10th gaming license

23 December 2008

News brief: Des Plains beat out Waukegan and Rosemont after Midwest Gaming and Entertainment LLC was selected by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Illinois gaming officials could choose gaming license today

22 December 2008

News brief: The Illinois Gaming Board will make a decision on who will be the recipient of the state's 10th and final gambling license by Tuesday.

Struggling economy weakens bids for Illinois casino license

24 November 2008

News brief: The state gaming board will vote Tuesday on who will receive the state's 10th and final gaming license.

Towns pairing with casino partners in bid for gaming license

14 October 2008

News brief: Illinois' long-running saga to open a casino in the Chicago suburbs will begin to unfold this week.

Two casino supervisory books designed to sharpen skills

25 September 2008

Mike Joseph has been in casino management for more than 20 years. Now he has two books which should help anyone new to surveillance or management.

More Negreanu wisdom, bio of gangster Nitti new reads

28 August 2008

Poker advice by a respected champion and a revealing biography of one of the most notorious mobsters ever are new arrivals. The two books make for some interesting reading, depending on your interest area.

Illinois casinos subsidies to continue

11 July 2008

News Brief: The Illinois Senate on Thursday voted to keep in place a controversial law that forces the state’s casinos to give money to horse racing tracks.

Illinois House sinks bill

11 July 2008

News Brief: The Illinois House has sank Gov. Rod Blagojevich's proposed expansion of casino gambling, possibly taking with it the last hope for funding a massive statewide infrastructure rebuilding plan.

Gambling take drops nationwide, study says

23 June 2008

News Brief: A major gambling expansion has been touted as the way to pay for a proposed $34 billion construction plan in Illinois, but a new study suggests states may be counting too much on that money.

No takers for Rosemont proposal

6 June 2008

News Brief: Rosemont, Illinois, has found no takers in Springfield in its bid to turn its theater into a state-run casino.

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