SPRINGFIELD – Revenues flowing into state coffers from legalized gambling operations plummeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30 as casinos, racetracks and other video gambling…
SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly on Saturday, May 23 approved adjustments to the tax framework of an expected Chicago casino because its success benefits the whole state,…
At the convenience store in my rural town, there is a new “wall” of plastic boxes filled with colorful lottery instant-game tickets, right on the counter, crowding my effort to…
SPRINGFIELD — Randy Rehmer, owner of Waterloo’s Double R Bar just south of East St. Louis, says raising taxes on video gambling will eat at the $70,000 he makes each year off the…
Maywood’s only gaming bistro is a step away from operating into the early morning hours. Lacy’s Place, located at 611 W. Roosevelt Road, only needs Village Board approval and it…
WHEATON Board lifts video gambling ban in unincorporated areas The DuPage County Board voted 11-6 last week to repeal the ban on video gambling in unincorporated areas of the County….
SPRINGFIELD — Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday. Senate Bill 690,…
Troy elementary staff to assist underperforming schools A Troy elementary school is among the first in to state to be selected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide…
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago woman grows her presence ...Chicago resident Lizzy Lopez was wondering what do with land her father ...
Berwyn man charged in homicideA 27-year-old Berwyn man has been charged in connection with an alleged ...
Thousands stand opposed to TrumpThroughout this spring in Chicago and across the country there have been ...
