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Quinn Willing to Discuss Gambling Expansion
Gov. Pat Quinn said Saturday he's still willing to talk to state lawmakers and Mayor Rahm Emanuel about expanding gambling in Illinois. The Illinois House earlier this week handed the governor when they shot... Read »
Revised Gambling Bill Fails in House
With a 58-53 vote, the Illinois House on Wednesday shot down a revised bill that would expand gambling in Illinois. Read »
Action on Gambling Expansion Delayed
Senate vote expected Wednesday never happened. Senate President John Cullerton to meet with Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday morning. Read »
Legislators Overturn Quinn's Veto
The Senate voted 36-19 to override. Moments later, the House did the same on a 74-42 vote. Read »
Gambling Expansion Likely DOA: Legislators
There's little chance a bill that would expand gambling throughout Illinois will ever pass, many Illinois legislators said Tuesday. Read »
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Mayor Seeks 'Common Ground' on Casinos
Mayor Rahm Emanuel takes on conciliatory tone after governor expresses intentions to veto casino bill in its current form. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
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