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Chicago's proposed casino: Tourist gem or drain on locals' paychecks?
New Orleans :: LA :: USA | 8 days ago
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Political Reporter @natashakorecki May 10, 2013 8:02PM Visitors play slots at a casino in East Chicago. Arhcive~Sun-Times Media Updated: May 12, 2013 3:38PM Backers of a Chicago casino envision a city-owned betting house as a bustling downtown gem,
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School bus seat belts a tough sell in Illinois
Skokie :: IL :: USA | 1 month ago
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For years, the Skokie Democrat has tried to require every new school bus be fitted with lap and shoulder belts for students. "I still believe it's the right thing to do," Lang said. "You know, a lot of kids, if they're not belted in, then even if
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State: Make income tax increase permanent to fund pensions
Springfield :: MO :: USA | 3 months ago
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The 2011 state income tax increase would be made permanent and the receipts dedicated to pension payments under a plan floated Wednesday by state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie. Lang's proposal also would require state workers to pay 3 percentage points
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If medical marijuana bill passes, what can Illinois expect?
Columbia :: SC :: USA | 6 months ago
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For the third time in recent years, Illinois House lawmakers are seriously considering whether to allow state residents to use marijuana for medical purposes. The bill, which may come up for a vote in the House this week, follows a "green wave"
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Democratic majorities remake Illinois' legislative landscape
Chicago :: IL :: USA | 6 months ago
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A huge election night gave Illinois Democrats unprecedented power at the state Capitol, allowing them to set budgets, borrow money and override vetoes by the governor without any input from Republicans. But bigger majorities won't necessarily make
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Closer Look: Ban on gaming donations a tough sell
Chicago :: IL :: USA | 9 months ago
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When Gov. Pat Quinn shot down a plan to boost gambling in the state, he called for more ethical safeguards and conjured up cautionary images of mobsters infiltrating Illinois casinos. But his top suggestion to fix the proposal banning political
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McSweeney out-raising, outspending Beaubien in 52nd House District race
Algonquin :: IL :: USA | 10 months ago
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Republican David McSweeney, whose primary race was the states third most expensive legislative contest in the spring, is showing no sign of slowing down fundraising efforts in his bid for the 52nd House District seat. McSweeney out-raised and
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Quinn optimistic about odds for Chicago casino agreement this year
Chicago :: IL :: USA | over 1 year ago
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The governor said he met with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senate President John Cullerton to talk gambling shortly before Christmas, and he predicted lawmakers could pass a bill that would be ready for his signature within six months. The catch is Quinn
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Phil Kadner: Suburban mayors told to unite behind casino bill
Indianapolis :: IN :: USA | over 1 year ago
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A bill that would create five new casinos (including one in the south suburbs) and allow slot machines at Chicago airports and at racetracks passed the Legislature last spring but was never sent to the governor for his signature. That's because Gov.
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Quinn says gambling expansion could hurt schools
Chicago :: IL :: USA | over 1 year ago
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Gov. Pat Quinn added a new complaint on his list of concerns about the major gambling expansion lawmakers want him to sign, saying Tuesday that tax cuts for casinos in the legislation would harm children by taking money away from education. It turns
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