gambling

Rockford Mayor Proposes 70/30 Split For Casino Revenues

WNIJ — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:36:29 +0000

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey has outlined his plan for dividing revenues for a proposed casino. Morrissey wants the city to keep 70 percent of revenues, with the remaining 30 percent going to the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning. State lawmakers are debating a gambling expansion plan that includes a Rockford casino. Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen calls the proposal "one-sided."

Illinois Senate Approves Gambling Expansion Measure

WNIJ — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:59:50 +0000

For the third time in two years, the Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would allow five new casinos, including one in Rockford.

The difference this time is that Governor Pat Quinn might finally be willing to support the proposal.

The sponsor,Terry Link, D-Waukegan, says he's tried to meet the governor's demands, such as banning campaign donations by gambling license holders. Link also removed a provision that would have allowed online gambling.

Illinois Senators Tackle New Casino Bill

Susan Stephens — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:23:04 +0000

A new gambling expansion plan is moving to the full Illinois Senate, just days after Governor Pat Quinn vetoed a similar plan.

Lawmaker: Video Gambling Paves Way for Construction

Mike Moen and Jenna Dooley — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:58:29 +0000

The Sycamore City Council has approved a proposal to allow video gambling in certain establishments, including bars and fraternal organizations. A 2009 state law gives local governments the authority to permit or ban the machines, regardless of the state's decision to legalize them.

Pension bill stalls, gambling expansion passes as session ends

Mike Moen — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:36:09 +0000

Illinois lawmakers have wrapped up their spring session. But they left some work on the table.