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Gambling measure moves to Pritzker’s desk

https://ift.tt/3o9qC3U (The Center Square) – A new bill that would make changes to Illinois gambling laws has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for approval. The bill is a follow-up bill from previous legislation, House Bill 521, a gambling bill that Pritzker signed in...

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West Chicago reverses citywide ban on video gambling

West Chicago reverses citywide ban on video gambling

West Chicago overturned its 2010 ban on video gambling Monday in a 9-to-5 city council vote. Pictured is the video gambling area of a restaurant in another town. Scott C. Morgan | Staff Photographer) https://ift.tt/3EDWTp9The West Chicago City Council voted 9 to 5 on...

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Public Safety Tops On Manhattan Village Board Action

https://ift.tt/3nlG0IR MANHATTAN, IL — The Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees unanimously authorized at its Tuesday meeting the appointment of a full-time police officer. The position takes effect Sunday. Ryan Gulli, has 15 years of experience with both the...

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Video gambling ban may soon be lifted in Warrenville

https://ift.tt/38pt65w Warrenville aldermen could repeal the city's longtime ban on video gambling as early as next month. City attorneys and staff are finalizing details for an ordinance that would allow select licensed businesses to have up to six video gambling...

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Video gaming allowed in parts of Pekin

Video gaming allowed in parts of Pekin

https://ift.tt/3heT1B3 PEKIN, Ill. (HOI) -- Video gaming will now be allowed in several Pekin establishments. Council members unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night, allowing video gaming in restaurants, taverns, clubs, or fraternal organizations. Video...

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Video gaming may be coming to Maryville

Video gaming may be coming to Maryville

Two gamblers try their luck on the slot machines inside Bubby and Sissy’s bar on Belle Street in Alton in 2019.John Badman/Hearst Newspapers https://ift.tt/2SG9eXu MARYVILLE — Imagine hitting the slots while sipping a cold, frosty adult beverage or trying your luck at...

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Tinley Park OKs 1-cent tax on video gambling

Tinley Park OKs 1-cent tax on video gambling

https://ift.tt/3wzdhDI Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Chicago Tribune. Tinley Park officials have approved a penny-per-play tax on video gambling terminals that will...

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