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Heated Debate Over Illinois Casino Proposal

News Brief: Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch and Alderman Steven Burris exchanged heated words over Burris' motives to put gambling in the city up for a vote.

Inside Gaming Column: Adelson Promises Casinos for Israel

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Illinois Judge Orders Casino License Renewed

News Brief: A Cook County judge Thursday ordered the Illinois Gaming Board to renew the casino's license and allow it to locate in northwest suburban Rosemont.

Rosemont Mayor Responds to Court Decision

Rosemont Mayor Donald E. Stephens responds to Cook County Judge Hall’s decision concerning the Illinois Gaming Board’s decision to prevent the 10th casino license to be located in Rosemont.

Rosemont Casino Hearing Targets Mayor's Campaign Funds

News Brief: Relatives and a company tied to Nick Boscarino, who was sentenced last month for defrauding the suburb of Rosemont, have donated more than $55,200 to campaign funds connected to Rosemont Mayor Donald Stephens since late 2001.

Bank Chief Stay Silent on Emerald Deal

News Brief: The head of a bank with 19 Chicago area locations refused to answer questions under oath Monday about an apparently secret deal he and a son struck to buy stock in Emerald Casino Inc. through an Emerald investor state lawyers say had links to organized crime.

Mayor to Seek Dismissal of Charges in Gambling Case

Pekin Mayor Lyn Howard will seek dismissal of misconduct charges that allege he used a city credit card to obtain more than $1,400 in cash advances last year at a riverboat casino, his attorneys told a judge Monday.

Illinois Officials Face New Hurdles

News Brief: Casino Rock Island officials aren't resting on the laurels of their recent legislative victory.

Casino Tax Cuts Could Fund New Casino

News Brief: A Casino Queen spokesman says a bill, which would scale back casino tax rates from 70 to 50 percent, would help pave the way for the casino's plans to build a new $150 million floating gambling boat and moat on 80 acres just east of the riverfront.

FBI Files Tie Casino, Mob

News Brief: Two closely held FBI memos that played a central role in the rejection of the Emerald Casino project in Rosemont were revealed in court, giving a glimpse of the alleged organized crime ties dogging the project.

Casino Queen Against East St. Louis Mayor's Plan

News Brief: East St. Louis Mayor Carl E. Officer’s plan to wrap various city debts into one low-interest payment is meeting with strong resistance from the city's largest taxpayer, the Casino Queen.

Ho-Chunks Shows Commitment to Lynnwood

News Brief: Proponents of the Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center that the money the Ho-Chunk Nation already has pumped into the former Lynwood Soccer Complex, shows the tribe is in Lynwood for the long haul.

Illinois Black Caucus Ends Gambling Expansion Talks

News Brief: Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus claimed victory Thursday in yanking from the negotiating table discussions of expanded gambling to boost revenue for schools.

Big Names to Testify in Emerald Casino Hearing

News Brief: Politicians, convicted crooks, an '85 Bear and some big names in Illinois gambling could be called to testify this summer at a state hearing aiming to revoke Emerald Casino's embattled gaming license.

Talks Fail to Settle Charges against Mayor

Prosecutors and attorneys for Pekin's mayor met for about an hour behind closed doors Tuesday but couldn't reach a deal on misconduct charges.

Illinois Senate Approves Casino Boat's Move

News Brief: An Illinois Senate committee on Tuesday approved a measure that could help clear the way for the Casino Queen to move its gambling operations off the Mississippi River.

Chicago Mayor Touts Casino Plan

News Brief: Chicago casino, Mayor Daley, dusted off his 2004 plan for a city-owned gambling venue and said it is more comprehensive than the slots-for-schools proposal now pushed by Governor Blagojevich.

Casino Queen Expects Funding for Expansion

News Brief: The Casino Queen fully expects East St. Louis to hand over the $11 million it promised the boat last month to help build a larger facility, a casino attorney said Thursday. Without the money, the plans to expand are not feasible, he said.

Illinois Casino Relocation Approved

News Brief: The Casino Rock Island hit the legislative jackpot Thursday, when the state House of Representatives endorsed a proposal allowing it to relocate.

Lawyer Bets $100,000 on Fairmont Park

News Brief: A legal high roller from Madison County with a yen to win the Kentucky Derby is staking $100,000 that one big night of horse racing in August will rejuvenate fading Fairmount Park.

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