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Illinois to legalize sports gambling, add casinos

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday.

Senate Bill 690, sponsored by Indian Creek Democratic Sen. Terry Link, passed that chamber on a 46-10 vote after being approved by House lawmakers the day before. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already announced his intention to sign it into law.

Sports betting, more casinos approved by House

Saturday, June 1, 2019

House lawmakers approved a plan that would bring sports betting to Illinois along with six more potential casinos in a special extended session Saturday.

Legalization of sports gambling at casinos, tracks, sports facilities included in massive expansion

Friday, May 31, 2019

The Illinois House is expected to take up a massive gambling expansion package in committee this afternoon, and the General Assembly will have less than 11 hours to pass the bill before its...

Bill headed to governor that defines consent for sex ed instruction

Thursday, May 30, 2019

A bill making school districts that teach sex education give a fuller definition of sexual consent is on its way to the governor to be signed into law. School districts that don’t opt out of...

Bill to stop some driver’s license suspensions put on hold

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Several lawmakers on Tuesday promoted legislation that would make the Illinois secretary of state reinstate licenses to people who have committed a number of violations, including not paying...

Brewers say no to beer tax

Friday, May 24, 2019

Craft beer brewers and advocates gathered Friday at the Capitol to oppose a tax increase on beer and cider that Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced last week to help fund a comprehensive capital...

Child welfare providers request $30 million for rate increases

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Community-based child welfare providers are asking the state for $30.7 million in emergency funding to combat low wages, high employee turnover rates and inadequate resources which have caused...

HOUSE RECAP: House OKs student investment plan after contentious debate

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Illinois treasurer’s office could soon be investing up to $600 million to help Illinois students pay off the costs of higher education under legislation passed by the House on Wednesday...

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