Illinois riverboat gambling proposal dies in House vote
A riverboat gambling bill died 64-8 in the Illinois House with Republicans voting no and many supporters voting present. Sponsor Rep. E J Giorgi vowed a stripped down shell bill to win approval later this session, arguing the issue remains a bargaining chip for Democrats on other topics.
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Illinois House approves ban on happy hours and promotions
The Illinois House passed a broad package including prohibiting happy hours, 2-for-1 drinks, and discounted alcohol, aiming to curb drunk driving. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jane Barnes, would keep cover charges for entertainment and charity donations allowed, while restricting promotional pricing and prizes.
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