Jim Belushi Helps Celebrate Rivers Casino's 1-Year Anniversary

Moshpix: Rivers Casino in Des Plaines celebrated its 1-year anniversary the same way it celebrated the grand opening -- with a performance by Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts. Belushi performed a rousing rendition of classic hits, including many that the Blues Brothers were known to perform. Casino officials have paid nearly $129 million in gaming taxes and created 1,400 full-time jobs. Jim Belushi

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