Illinois Is Closer To Getting Two New Casinos
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Sweepstakes Company Owner Added As Co-Defendant In Bribery Case Against Ex-State Rep. Luis Arroyo
The owner of a video sweepstakes company has been indicted as part of a federal bribery case filed last year against former Illinois State Rep. Luis Arroyo, accusing the pair of bribing an Illinois state senator for his support on legislation beneficial to the video gambling industry.
Governor Signs Tax Bill Into Law Paving The Way For A Chicago Casino
Chicago can have a new casino. Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday signed a new gaming tax bill into law that paves the way for the gambling center.
Indiana To Roll The Dice And Reopen Casinos After COVID-19 Closures
Table games will see stricter capacity limits: blackjack will have a three-player limit. Roulette now has a four-player limit and craps will have a six-player limit.
Coronavirus Closings: Illinois Gaming Board Suspends All Video Gambling Operations Through March 30
The Illinois Gaming Board ordered all licensed video gambling establishments in the state to halt gaming operations from 9 p.m. Monday through March 30.
Lottery Sales Sink As Other Gambling Options Take Off
Illinois has surgically focused on casinos and marijuana lately, but it may just be the 46-year-old Illinois Lottery in need of a check-up.
Illinois Gaming Board Seeks To Revoke Gold Rush Gaming Owner Rick Heidner's License
The Illinois Gaming Board has accused Gold Rush Gaming owner Rick Heidner of offering a $5 million "illegal inducement" to a gambling parlor chain owner.
Governor, Lawmakers Celebrate Approval Of Budget, Construction Plan, Gambling Expansion, And More
The capital construction plan is the state's first infrastructure investment since 2009.
Gambling Bill Passes Illinois Senate, Pritzker Expected To Sign Into Law
Illinois will soon have sports betting and Chicago will have a casino, thanks to the State Senate which approved a gambling measure 46-10.
Illinois Lawmakers Approve First Step Toward Casino In Chicago
In a historic vote, Illinois state lawmakers bet on casinos and sports wagering.
Illinois Website Offers Help For Gambling Addictions
The new website comes as gambling is expanding across the nation.
Rolling The Dice To Expand Gambling In Illinois
Getting approval is once again far from a sure bet.
Gambling Watchdog Hits Jackpot
The woman who challenged the legality of a million-dollar Morris drawing is $25,000 richer. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar explains.
Suspended VFW Drawing To Take Place Next Week
The Morris VFW is apologizing to neighbors for the crowds expected for its $1.59 million "Queen of Hearts" drawing.
Pennsylvania Casino Fined For Serving Gambler 27 Drinks In 9 Hours
The state gaming board said the fine was levied as part of a consent agreement, meaning the casino isn't contesting the penalty.
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Alderman Wants To Open Chicago's Doors To Video Gambling, But Mayor Says No
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) has introduced a measure that would open the doors for video gambling machines in Chicago, but would allow aldermen to ban the machines from specific areas, or entire wards.
Gaming Board Rejects Video Gambling At Hometown Strip Mall
The mayor of a small southwestern suburb is unhappy with a decision by the Illinois Gaming Board to reject the suburb's proposal for a video gambling mall.
Senate To Consider New Chicago Casino Plan
Chicago would get a city-owned casino and be allowed to keep all revenue for seven years to help make ballooning pension payments, and new casinos would be added throughout the state under legislation expected to be introduced Thursday in the Illinois Senate.
Rauner Open To Chicago Casino As Lawmakers Weigh Gambling Expansion
Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Bruce Rauner isn't slamming the door on a proposed casino for Chicago. At the same time, Rauner has reservations about expanding casino gaming in Illinois.
Video Gambling's Spread Raising Cash, Eyebrows
Since video gambling began in Illinois two years ago, the slot-like terminals have been showing up in places lawmakers never imagined — floral shops, laundromats, liquor stores and gas stations. They're also now the main attraction at dozens of storefront bistros and cafes geared toward women.
Officials Blame Video Gambling For Declining Revenue At Illinois Casinos
Local and gaming officials say the rise of video gambling in Illinois is causing revenues to fall at the state's casinos, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
DuPage Considering Lifting Video Gambling Ban
Five years after the DuPage County Board banned video gaming machines, they could soon be coming to an establishment near you, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
Feds: Ex-Burnham Village Clerk Stole $650,000 For Casino Runs
A south suburban elected official who allegedly stole more than $650,000 from taxpayers and spent it at casinos has agreed to plead guilty.
East Dundee Considers New Fees For Video Gambling Machines
The Village Board's decision to overturn the ban on video gambling in 2012 is proving to be a boon for both the businesses that carry the machines and northwest suburban East Dundee itself.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors in New York have asked a judge to sentence Kelly to at least 25 years behind bars, while Kelly's defense team was seeking the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
O'Hare, Midway airports anticipate busy 4th of July travel
O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a busy 4th of July travel this weekend.
City of Chicago to install concrete curbs to protect all bike lanes by end of next year
The Chicago Department of Transportation is making a big step to protect those traveling the city on two wheels.
Large police presence seen for investigation in Kankakee
A large police presence was seen around a home on Merchant Street, near AMITA Health St. Mary Kankakee Hospital.
Once again, North Chicago won't have a beach celebration for the 4th of July
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors in New York have asked a judge to sentence Kelly to at least 25 years behind bars, while Kelly's defense team was seeking the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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Honoring two allies whose contributions were crucial in Chicago's LGBTQ+ rights movement
As pride month wraps up, we're giving a special tip of a hat to the allies – whether it's the mom who warmly embraces her newly-out child, or in this case, two notable Chicagoans.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
Robert's majestic 448-foot shot off Oliver Ortega (1-3) highlighted Chicago's dismantling of the Halos' perpetually poor pitching staff.
Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Pritzker, Bailey discuss businesses entering, leaving Chicago
As businesses announce they're leaving the city, some are also coming. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey weigh in.
Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards, according to a news release. CBS2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Concrete curbs coming to designated bike lanes in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation is making a big step to protect those traveling the city on two wheels.
Police investigation under way at house in Kankakee
A large police presence was seen around a home on Merchant Street, across from AMITA Health St. Mary Kankakee Hospital. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Chicago law firm hired by Kansas family to sue Amtrak after deadly collision
A Kansas family hurt in this week's deadly Amtrak crash is hiring a Chicago law firm to sue the train company.
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