Rockford casino

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.

Rockford Casino Proposal Still In The Works

Jenna Dooley — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:43:59 +0000

Lawmakers quickly proposed another plan to add a casino in Rockford and four other locations. Governor Pat Quinn this week vetoed a gambling expansion plan would have added several new casinos and placed slot machines at horse race tracks. Quinn called the expansion "excessive."

Quinn Vetos Gambling Expansion

Illinois Public Radio — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:14:32 +0000

Legislation to expand gambling the General Assembly approved nearly two years ago is finally dead. Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a measure that would have given Illinois five new casinos.

When Quinn gives his annual budget address Wednesday, he's expected to highlight Illinois' plethora of financial problems.

That frustrates supporters of gambling expansion, who say more casinos would be like hitting the jackpot.