Here’s a report from Anita Bedell of Illinois Church Action on Alcoholism and Addiction: The House Executive Committee heard testimony on SB 7 at noon on Memorial Day. ILCAAAP was the first to speak in opposing the 548 page massive gambling expansion bill … Continue reading
Pretty much except in Crystal Lake, McHenry County has succumbed to the cries of those who want slot machines on every corner. Now, a Chicago casino has entered the mayoral campaign with Rahm Emmanuel pushing it as an answer to … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER INVESTMENT ADVISER SENTENCED TO 3½ YEARS IN PRISON FOR $3 MILLION LOSS TO VICTIMS IN FINANCING FRAUD SCHEME CHICAGO ― A former investment adviser was sentenced to 3½ years in federal … Continue reading
Having looked at the nine gambling bills that passed the Illinois General Assembly this year, today let’s examine the roll call of the big one that didn’t, Senate Bill 1739. … Continue reading
Polls have shown that Illinois residents don’t want expanded gambling, yet passage of the bill being considered by legislators in Springfield would make Illinois the gambling capital of the country. Nevada would end up in second place. Now comes a … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff in which the subhead I like best reads, “Permanent Spending/Temporary Revenues“: Senate Week in Review: March 4-8, 2013 Springfield, Ill. – In his annual budget message delivered March 6, Gov. Pat Quinn … Continue reading
The building that looks like a glass ski slope or a huge hot dog stand located across from Chicago’s City Hall was named for Governor James R. Thompson. People call it the Thompson Center. Land on which it sits used … Continue reading
The money lost at casinos in Illinois has increase over 20%, but money going to State Aid to Education is up only 2.1%. One reason is that Illinois has a graduated income tax based on calendar years. Because Des Plaines … Continue reading
The following got coverage in the Springfield State Journal-Register today and we reprint it with the permission of its author: Get citizens’ input on casino Gov. Pat Quinn recently rattled his sword in support of a casino in Chicago and … Continue reading
A press release from The Task Force to Oppose Gambling for Chicago: Gambling Expansion, Including a Chicago Casino Threatens Families in This Recession Task Force Appeals to Quinn to Veto SB 744 House (Chicago, IL…) The Task Force to Oppose … Continue reading
An op-ed piece submitted by Doug Dobmeyer: What a Chicago Casino Means for Faith in Government Government now under fire from so many sectors remain a necessary part of social life in the world, this country and our city. To … Continue reading
Monday, the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 744 by a vote of 30 to 27 with two voting “Present.” The Senate roll call follows. The roll call by state representatives and an explanation of the bill can be found here. … Continue reading
And who is that friend who voted for a casino in Chicago and many other places? State Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Barrington Hills). The 65-50-2 vote roll call is below: In McHenry County State Representatives Jack Franks and Mike Tryon voted, … Continue reading
When we went west two years ago, I insisted we at least drive by the Corn Palace. My family had toured it over 50 years ago and it certainly was worth a look. I had just done a year or … Continue reading
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
