Pritzker after Senate adjourns: ‘Illinois is back’
Pritzker after Senate adjourns: ‘Illinois is back’
Minutes after the Senate put the final touches on first-term Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s sweeping legislative agenda Sunday, the governor addressed media and delivered a message: “Illinois is back.”
Illinois to legalize sports gambling, add casinos
Illinois to legalize sports gambling, add casinos
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.