gambling expansion

Rockford Mayor Proposes 70/30 Split For Casino Revenues

WNIJ — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:36:29 +0000

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey has outlined his plan for dividing revenues for a proposed casino. Morrissey wants the city to keep 70 percent of revenues, with the remaining 30 percent going to the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning. State lawmakers are debating a gambling expansion plan that includes a Rockford casino. Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen calls the proposal "one-sided."

Illinois Senate Approves Gambling Expansion Measure

WNIJ — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:59:50 +0000

For the third time in two years, the Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would allow five new casinos, including one in Rockford.

The difference this time is that Governor Pat Quinn might finally be willing to support the proposal.

The sponsor,Terry Link, D-Waukegan, says he's tried to meet the governor's demands, such as banning campaign donations by gambling license holders. Link also removed a provision that would have allowed online gambling.

Senators And Regulators Clash Over Casino Plan

WNIJ — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:18:09 +0000

Members of the Illinois Senate sparred with gambling regulators this week over a plan to put a casino in Chicago. What started as policy disagreements turned into personal attacks.

Rockford Casino Proposal Still In The Works

Jenna Dooley — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:43:59 +0000

Lawmakers quickly proposed another plan to add a casino in Rockford and four other locations. Governor Pat Quinn this week vetoed a gambling expansion plan would have added several new casinos and placed slot machines at horse race tracks. Quinn called the expansion "excessive."

Quinn Vetoes Gambling Expansion Bill

WNIJ — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:37:53 +0000

Gov. Pat Quinn waited until the last minute to act on a plan that would have given Illinois five new casinos – including one in Rockford – and allowed slot machines at horse race tracks.

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey expressed disappointment at the veto but was optimistic that a Rockford-based casino could be approved in the November veto session.