Politics & Government
Senate Favors Gambling Expansion
Illinois Senate OKs proposal for new casinos. The bill is now in the House.
State Sen. Terry Link's bill proposing expanded casino gambling in Illinois, including in Lake County, passed the Senate this week with a vote of 32 to 20.
The bill, which proposes five new casinos, moved to the House Thursday.
Prior to the Senate vote, Link told members the new casinos could generate an initial $1.2 billion for the deficit state, reported the Daily Herald.
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If approved, possible locations for a casino in Lake County include Park City, North Chicago and Waukegan.
Senators representing Lake County who voted in favor of SB1739 were Democrat Terry Link, of Waukegan and Democrat Julie Morrison, of Deerfield. Voting no were Democrat Melinda Bush, of Grayslake and Republican Dan Duffy, of Lake Barrington, according to the vote history posted by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed two earlier bills related to gambling expansion, though his office has responded to this latest proposal by stating it is being reviewed "appears to be moving in the right direction," reported the Lake County News-Sun.
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