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  • Published on Jul 17, 2019

    Mayor Lightfoot Identifies Five Sites For Chicago Casino

    CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said five sites are being looked at for a possible casino in Chicago. An “economic feasibility study” is being launched by an indepedent consultant to see what it would take to develop and operate a casino in …

    Source: CBS Chicago
  • Published on Jul 16, 2019

    Where in Illinois will people be able to use marijuana? Local governments will decide

    With recreational marijuana set to become legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, local governments are going to have to decide where people will and won't be able to consume cannabis. Illinois has had a smoking ban since 2008 that prevents people from smoking …

    Source: State Journal Register
  • Published on Jul 12, 2019

    Sports Betting: Illinois, First State To Include Arenas - Watch Madison Square Garden In New York

    "The excitement that a gambler feels when making a bet is equal to the amount he might win times the probability of winning it…." Blaise Pascal 1623-1662 The quote above is the product of two geniuses in the process of solving a question for a …

    Source: Seeking Alpha
  • Published on Jul 2, 2019

    Critic: More Illinois gambling could bring more problems

    By Greg Bishop The Center Square A gambling critic said the state could lose a bet on how many jobs will be created by expanding Illinois’ gambling industry. While state officials expect to see more gambling revenue, that revenue could come with additional …

    Source: Rock River Times
  • Published on Jun 29, 2019

    Illinois gambling addiction program expects enrollment surge

    CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois gaming board officials say a confidential list of more than 13,000 people registered in a voluntary casino exclusion program for gambling addicts is projected to grow with the upcoming expansion of gambling and the start of legal …

    Source: Washington Times
  • Published on Jul 8, 2019

    Gas prices increase in Illinois following Pritzker’s infrastructure plan

    Illinois residents have noticed an increase in gas prices over the past week after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation Friday as part of his $45 billion infrastructure plan. The new changes began July 1. Motor fuel tax has doubled from 19 cents to 38 …

    Source: Daily Northwestern
  • Published on Jul 7, 2019

    Still awhile before legal sports betting begins in Illinois

    Just because Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a massive gaming expansion into law, which, among other things, legalized sports wagering in Illinois, it doesn't mean people can wager on their favorite pro sports teams' games right away. The Illinois …

    Source: State Journal Register
  • Published on Jul 17, 2019

    Hard Rock would be the 'best partner' for a Rockford casino, Cheap Trick guitarist says

    ROCKFORD — About 100 invited guests including Rick Nielsen's family attended an event Tuesday announcing that Hard Rock International wants its name on a casino at the site of the former Clock Tower Resort on East State Street. Jim Allen, chairman and …

    Source: Rockford Register Star
  • Published on Jul 4, 2019

    Illinois Governor Signs Infrastructure Construction Bill

    Only 2% of Rebuild Illinois plan will fund water & wastewater projects Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a $45 billion state construction bill Friday, June 28.  The state’s capital plan entitled Rebuild Illinois will fund infrastructure and facilities …

    Source: WWDMag.com
  • Published on Jun 30, 2019

    Cigarette, gas taxes go into effect in Illinois this week   

    Senate President John Cullerton speaks during a news conference May 7 at the Capitol in Springfield about his support for a $1-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes in Illinois. Standing with Cullerton is Dr. Douglas Carlson with the Illinois Chapter of the …

    Source: Legal Record
  • Published on Jun 15, 2019

    As Illinois gambling expands: Don't meddle with the Gaming Board, Gov. Pritzker

    If the prospect of Illinois wildly expanding gambling doesn’t make you nervous, this should: Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers evidently are considering stacking the state’s oversight agency with friendlier gatekeepers. State Sen. Terry Link, D-Waukegan, a …

    Source: Chicago Tribune
  • Published on Jun 28, 2019

    Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara unveils casino timeline

    ROCKFORD — City officials will open an application process next week to evaluate and choose one or more proposals for a casino, Mayor Tom McNamara said Friday during a news media briefing. McNamara said Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to start a 120-day clock …

    Source: Rockford Register Star
  • Published on Jul 1, 2019

    July Brings Higher Gas Taxes, Cigarette Taxes, And More To Fund Road And Bridge Repairs In Illinois

    CHICAGO (CBS) — Welcome to July and the reality you’ll pay more in taxes to generate money for Rebuild Illinois, the state’s first large-scale infrastructure program in 10 years. The $45 billion capital plan is expected to repair roads and bridges across …

    Source: CBS Chicago
  • Published on Jun 28, 2019

    Governor signs $45 billion capital plan

    Surrounded by lawmakers of both parties and representatives from the business community and labor movement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Rebuild Illinois into law, the most robust capital plan in the state’s history and the first in nearly a decade. The …

    Source: Today's Advantage
  • Published on Jun 29, 2019

    The future of sports gambling

    Sign Up for Our free email newsletters States, casinos, teams, and fans all hope to cash in on legal sports betting. Can they all be winners? Here's everything you need to know: Where is it legal? Sixteen states have passed legislation permitting …

    Source: The Week Magazine
  • Published on Jun 29, 2019

    Pritzker signs gambling and construction bills, tax increases

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday signed into law a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois and a $45 billion capital plan that will be paid for with higher gasoline taxes and license plate fees. Pritzker signed the bills during a ceremony near the Lincoln Depot …

    Source: State Journal Register
  • Published on Jun 28, 2019

    Governor signs $45 billion state construction bill

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a $45 billion capital spending plan to build and upgrade bridges, roads, schools and parks and pay for it by expanding gambling and make it more expensive to do things like drive and …

    Source: Daily Reporter
  • Published on Jun 28, 2019

    Illinois governor signs $45 billion state construction bill

    Updated 1:15 pm PDT, Friday, June 28, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a plan that will pour $45 billion into state construction projects to build and upgrade roads, bridges, parks and schools — …

    Source: SF Gate
  • Published on Jun 28, 2019

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bills that ignite $45 billion construction program, massive gambling expansion and doubling of ...

    The gambling expansion, along with gas tax and cigarette tax hikes that both take effect Monday, will fuel the massive “Rebuild Illinois” capital spending plan. The state’s 19-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax, last raised in 1990, will double to 38 cents per …

    Source: Chicago Tribune
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