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Chicago's plans to add a casino to the already magnificent mile

A controversial debate of whether gaming is good for a community has been going on ever since the first cards were dealt. That debate is more...
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A Chicago casino— where should it go?

Architecture and design mavens think casinos are inevitably coming to downtown Chicago, but worry that a brand new casino designed to please...
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Politics/Illinois Top 10— Part 1

'Tis the season for year-end Top Ten lists. Over the next few days, I'll post a countdown of the ten most significant stories about...
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Illinois General Assembly has unfinished business it may not finish

What was expected to be a Veto Session of monumental deals to - date has produced little of any significance. The Illinois General Assembly did not...
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Illinois General Assembly Veto Session has four big issues to deal with

The Illinois General Assembly’s fall Veto Session starts on Tuesday and it should be a memorable one. A veto session usually entails &ldquo...
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Could Illinois governor Pat Quinn be a nemesis for Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel

As Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel marked his first 100 days in office today, his accomplishments, to –date, were numerous and noted. But, as he...
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Would A Chicago Casino Bring Construction Jobs?

Short answer: Maybe. To begin with, the Chicago Casino Development Authority created by the bill now on Governor Quinn’s desk awaiting signature...
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Cui bono?

The house always wins. Remember that. Now that a Chicago owned casino is almost a slam dunk, City Hall will be the house. Suckers will have the...
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Chicago Casino Awaits Quinn's Signature

The Illinois Senate sent a ‘top-heavy’ bill authorizing expanded casino gambling to Governor Quinn for his signature.The Senate voted...
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Chicago the city of big suckers

The Illinois legislature, with heavy lifting from various special interest groups including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, passed a bill to expand gambling in...
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