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Illinois bill would exempt casino from smoking ban

25 May 2007

News Brief: While an Illinois smoking ban awaits approval from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, some lawmakers are working to ensure casino patrons across the state can still light up a smoke before laying down their money.

Few answers at Illinois bingo hearing

16 May 2007

News Brief: At a public hearing, there were few answers to questions concerning Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's plan to open a bingo hall in unincorporated DeKalb County near Shabbona.

Illinois bill would allow slots at tracks

8 May 2007

News Brief: Fairmount Park leaders touted a plan Monday to create up to 300 new jobs, put roughly $20 million into state and local coffers, bring back the region's marquee horse race and save the struggling track.

Gambling bill 'crucial' to Fairmount Park

23 April 2007

News Brief: The future of Fairmount Park is riding on a bill before Illinois lawmakers, says the horse track's General Manager Brian Zander.

Casino Rock Island approval delayed

18 April 2007

ews Brief: After years of planning, waiting, changes in state law, and other delays, Casino Rock Island will need to wait some more before the final approval for its new $150 million complex, the Illinois Gaming Board ruled Tuesday.

Illinois county approves casino revenue resolution

11 April 2007

News Brief: Despite pressure from religious leaders and other gambling foes, the Lake County Board on Tuesday approved a resolution requesting a share of revenue if Waukegan is granted a casino.

County expected to back Waukegan casino

5 April 2007

News Brief: Lake County officials may go on record in support of the potential siting of a casino in Fountain Square of Waukegan due to the anticipated financial and economic benefits to the region.

Courts agree with Emerald Casino decision

5 April 2007

News Brief: A federal appellate court has ruled that the Illinois Gaming Board had the right to revoke the license of the Emerald Casino.

Casino Rock Island workers stay loyal

2 April 2007

News Brief: Many employees have placed their bets on Casino Rock Island and are waiting patiently for that big payoff.

Tribe pushes for Illinois bingo parlor

16 March 2007

News Brief: A Tuesday sit-down between a Kansas-based tribe and DeKalb County Board members did little to resolve a stalemate over whether the tribe will be able to move ahead with plans to build a bingo parlor near Shabbona, Illinois.

Differing views on Illinois gambling tax hike

14 March 2007

News Brief: Many Illinois government leaders believe the time is ripe to exact more revenue from the state's gambling industry, but how that will happen depends on competing political and business interests.

Quad-City casinos continue decline

13 March 2007

ews Brief:The precipitous decline in revenue at Quad-Cities casinos continued in February, according to the latest reports from Iowa and Illinois gaming regulators.

Illinois casino expansion bill passes

23 February 2007

News Brief: A major casino expansion bill narrowly passed an Illinois House committee Thursday, keeping alive the possibility of more games and patrons for the Alton and East St. Louis riverboats.

Casino Queen's sale is in doubt

21 February 2007

News Brief: Illinois gambling regulators plan no decision today on a Kentucky company's request to buy the Casino Queen in East St. Louis.

Illinois Republicans bet on casino money

19 February 2007

ews Brief: Republicans in the Illinois House have proposed a $5 billion capital plan for highways, schools and colleges that would be financed through an expansion of gaming positions at existing casinos.

Illinois hosts deaf poker tournament

19 February 2007

Deaf people from Illinois and surrounding states are expected to compete in the area's first Deaf Texas Hold'em poker tournament Sunday, February 25 at Hanging Gardens Banquets.

Chicago Crime Commission concerned with gambling expansion

9 February 2007

The Chicago Crime Commission is concerned the Illinois Gaming Board is ill-equipped to facilitate the expansion of gaming outlined in Representative Lang's proposal.

Illinois developer forced to sell shares

8 February 2007

News Brief: A Chicago developer has agreed to sell his interest in the Casino Queen riverboat in East St. Louis to his sister, after the Illinois Gaming Board raised questions about his past ties to a known associate of organized crime.

More Illinois casino licenses proposed

31 January 2007

News Brief: Illinois Rep. Lou Lang has submitted a proposal to create four new riverboat casino licenses and award one to Waukegan, potentially on Lake Michigan.

Charges dropped against Illinois prosecutor

12 January 2007

News Brief: Will County Illinois’s attorney's office has dropped misdemeanor trespassing charges against a high-level Cook County prosecutor for allegedly refusing at least 10 police orders to leave the casino when asked.

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