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    Sep 3, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. One cozy casino deal

    A little-known hamlet of mobile homes tucked away in Lake County seems an unlikely location for a bustling new casino, one piece in a massive gambling expansion approved by Illinois lawmakers.
    A little-known hamlet of mobile homes tucked away in Lake County seems an unlikely location for a bustling new casino, one piece in a massive gambling expansion approved by Illinois lawmakers. Park City has just about 7,500 residents, virtually no...

    Tags: Government, Lawyers, Regional Authority, Organized Crime, Park City

    2. Oct 25, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Quinn to lawmakers on gambling: 'Make my day'

    Gov. Pat Quinn challenged lawmakers today to stop playing games with a gambling package as the Senate prepares to serve up legislation modeled after what the governor says he favors but that's also unlikely to pass.
    Clout Street
    Gov. Pat Quinn challenged lawmakers today to stop playing games with a gambling package as the Senate prepares to serve up legislation modeled after what the governor says he favors but that's also unlikely to pass. "Stop the delays and whatever else...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, WGN, Government, John J Cullerton

    3. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Quinn: new gambling measure not 'serious effort' to address concerns

    A stripped-down version gambling expansion emerged today with provisions for five new casinos, including one in Chicago, as Democratic senators rolled out their own version of legislation they say would fit into Gov. Pat Quinn’s outline of what's acceptable.
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    A stripped-down version gambling expansion emerged today with provisions for five new casinos, including one in Chicago, as Democratic senators rolled out their own version of legislation they say would fit into Gov. Pat Quinn’s outline of what's...

    Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Government, Politics, Pat Quinn, Laws

    4. Nov 7, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Scaled-back gambling expansion plan surfaces

    The latest gambling package emerging at the Capitol meets Gov. Pat Quinn's requirement to be smaller and would give him some — but not all — of the reforms he's seeking in return for signing off.
    The latest gambling package emerging at the Capitol meets Gov. Pat Quinn's requirement to be smaller and would give him some — but not all — of the reforms he's seeking in return for signing off. But the new version of gambling expansion also...

    Tags: Government, Politics, Chicago, Pat Quinn, Laws

    5. Nov 8, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Revamped gambling expansion passes Illinois House panel

    A revamped version of a major gambling expansion passed an Illinois House committee today.
    Clout Street
    A revamped version of a major gambling expansion passed an Illinois House committee today. The measure aims at meeting Gov. Pat Quinn's requirement to be smaller and would give him some — but not all — of the reforms he's seeking in return...

    Tags: Government, Chicago, Politics, Pat Quinn, Laws

    6. Jul 24, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Gambling interests cover their bets with campaign contributions

    Nearly three-fourths of the lawmakers who voted on doubling the number of Illinois casinos accepted political contributions in the last 18 months from the gambling industry — a practice several states ban.
    Nearly three-fourths of the lawmakers who voted on doubling the number of Illinois casinos accepted political contributions in the last 18 months from the gambling industry — a practice several states ban. Casinos, racetracks and video poker...

    Tags: Sports, Arlington Park, Economy, Business and Finance, Regional Authority, Lifestyle and Leisure

    7. Oct 20, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Cullerton 'disappointed' in Quinn gambling veto threat

    Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said Thursday night that he’s “disappointed” in Gov. Pat Quinn’s rejection of a plan to put slot machines at horse-race tracks in exchange for expanding casino gambling to Chicago.
    Clout Street
    Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said Thursday night that he’s “disappointed” in Gov. Pat Quinn’s rejection of a plan to put slot machines at horse-race tracks in exchange for expanding casino gambling to Chicago. The...

    Tags: Personal Income, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Entertainment Events, Government, Local Government

    8. Sep 28, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Public pools violating drain laws due to close Saturday

    About 400 pools statewide are in danger of closing this weekend because they do not have legally mandated drains designed to keep swimmers from getting trapped, regulators warned Tuesday.
    About 400 pools statewide are in danger of closing this weekend because they do not have legally mandated drains designed to keep swimmers from getting trapped, regulators warned Tuesday. Some schools, park districts, hotels, and condo and apartment...

    Tags: Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Health Organizations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Personal Service

    9. Aug 16, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  9. What they didn't teach you in civics class about how some bills become law

    Change of Subject
    Q. Is there really "a little-known process" in Illinois government "in which the legislative leadership and special-interest groups determine which bills are debated and which ones aren't"? A. Kinda, yeah. The allegation comes from a recent Voice of the...
    10. Jun 17, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Quinn listens to pitch from sponsors of major gambling expansion

    Gov. Pat Quinn said today that he’s met with sponsors of a major gambling expansion he’s criticized as “top heavy,” the first of what he says will be many meetings as he weighs whether to sign off on the measure.
    Clout Street
    Gov. Pat Quinn said today that he’s met with sponsors of a major gambling expansion he’s criticized as “top heavy,” the first of what he says will be many meetings as he weighs whether to sign off on the measure. The gathering...

    Tags: Government, John J Cullerton, Regional Authority, Lifestyle and Leisure, Illinois Governor

    11. Oct 26, 2010 | Chicago Tribune

  11. Lawmakers quietly pushing post-election gambling expansion

    Clout St
    Posted by Ray Long, Monique Garcia and David Heinzmann at 8:55 p.m. State lawmakers are quietly exploring how to push through a major gambling expansion during next month’s fall session, the political safety zone that will open and shut for......
    12. Oct 27, 2010 | Chicago Tribune

  12. Illinois Democrats botch absentee early voting push

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    Posted by Joseph Ryan at 7:03 p.m. Already facing tough campaigns up and down Tuesday’s ballot, Democrats botched an early voting effort in the Chicago area. Illinois Democratic Party workers started mailing applications for absentee ballots to...
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