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Veto Session
5:28 am
Mon November 26, 2012

Hot Button Issues May Pop Up at Veto Session

Credit state of Illinois

It's called veto session because it's when the General Assembly's supposed to consider legislation the governor rejected or changed.  Theoretically, at least.  Legislators WILL deal with measures nixed by Governor Pat Quinn - including statewide regulation of plastic bags, and a plan to let cancer treatment centers reject job applicants who smoke.

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-Illinois
4:27 am
Wed October 10, 2012

Video Gaming Rolls Out in Illinois

There are 65 establishments in Illinois that can now legally pay out for video gaming wins. Illinois lawmakers approved it back in 2009, but it's taken that long for regulators to set it up.

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Government
6:24 am
Thu August 23, 2012

Clock Is Ticking For Governor Quinn To Act On Gambling Bill

Governor Pat Quinn has until Tuesday to act on the measure that would add five casinos in Illinois, including one for Rockford. The city of Chicago would also get a casino. 

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