Illinois releases results of survey on gambling
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Illinois releases results of survey on gambling

The State Department of Human Services released a first-of-its-kind assessment on the topic Thursday. The study found that 68-percent of Illinois adults reported gambling in the past year, with the lottery being the most popular form.

The State Department of Human Services released a first-of-its-kind assessment on the topic Thursday. The study found that 68-percent of Illinois adults reported gambling in the past year, with the lottery being the most popular form.

Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'

Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'

“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”

“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”

Chicago mayor erupts during City Council meeting, calling alderman a 'liar'
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Chicago mayor erupts during City Council meeting, calling alderman a 'liar'

An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.

An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.

Chicago City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West

Chicago City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West

Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds.

Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds.

Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval

Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.

Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand

Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand

The hedge fund owner whose East Coast corporation is poised to break ground on Chicago’s first casino pledged Thursday “to keep our promises” to neighbors of a massive gaming complex in River West — but a room full of skeptical residents pushed back on a proposal they worry will increase traffic and crime.

The hedge fund owner whose East Coast corporation is poised to break ground on Chicago’s first casino pledged Thursday “to keep our promises” to neighbors of a massive gaming complex in River West — but a room full of skeptical residents pushed back on a proposal they worry will increase traffic and crime.

Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago

Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago

Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.

Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.

Chicagoans have mixed reactions to city's casino pick
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Chicagoans have mixed reactions to city's casino pick

Bally's, which operates more than a dozen casinos in the United States, proposed to spend more than $1.7 billion to build a casino and entertainment complex on a site that currently holds the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center.

Bally's, which operates more than a dozen casinos in the United States, proposed to spend more than $1.7 billion to build a casino and entertainment complex on a site that currently holds the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center.

Chicago moving quickly on casino project
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Chicago moving quickly on casino project

The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.

The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.

Report: Mayor Lightfoot favors Bally's bid for Chicago casino
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Report: Mayor Lightfoot favors Bally's bid for Chicago casino

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.