Hammarand Issues Gambling Expansion Hearing Invitation

The following has arrived from McHenry County Board member John Hammerand, Chairman of the McHenry County Liquor and License Committee: Public Hearing on Video Gambling in McHenry County The McHenry County Board’s Liquor and License Committee has scheduled a public … Continue reading

Libertarians Urge Attendance at McHenry County Board Slot Machine Meeting Wednesday, October 7th

McHenry County Libertarians are marshaling people to attend the License and Liquor Committee meeting on whether a ban should be imposed on slot machines and video poker in the unincorporated part of McHenry County. The meeting will be held starting … Continue reading

Libertarian Opposition to Ban on Slot Machines Surfaces

The following email popped into my inbox last night about how Libertarians favor allowing the slot machines that the Illinois General Assembly (including State Senator Pam Althoff, plus State Reps. Mike Tryon and Mark Beaubien) voted for and Governor Pat … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler Gives Positive Signal on Slot Machines

Yesterday, I reported that the DuPage County Board had unanimously voted to ban slot machines (euphemistically known as “video poker” machines much as “gambling” is known as “gaming”). I wondered in the story’s headline if the McHenry County Board would … Continue reading

Coming to a Gas Station and Convenience Store Near Us

As we were on our vacation to the Intermountain West the last part of June, my family was amused at my taking photos of gambling signs and machines. Look at the difference in the British Petroleum gas station sign in … Continue reading

Predictions of Tryon, Beaubien “Yes” Votes on Corner Tavern Gambling, “No” Vote from Franks Fulfilled

I wish I couldn’t say, I told you so. In yesterday’s article reporting that Republican State Senator Pam Althoff voted for video slot machines, etc., at every establishment with a liquor license, I pointed out that State Reps. Mike Tryon … Continue reading