Gambling addicts seek help as Illinois gambling grows
In 1972 there were two Gamblers Anonymous meetings weekly in Chicago area. now 41. Compulsive gamblers turn to the 12 step program to avoid casinos and bookies, with relapses and success stories. A Pilgrim Faith Church meeting in Oak Lawn drew nearly 50, showing they are not alone. a speaker described a near fatal gambling incident with a bookmaker.
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Gamblers Anonymous
Chicago
Illinois
Alcoholics Anonymous
Pilgrim Faith Church
Oak Lawn
Dave
GamAnon
Miriam
Bensinger, Dupont & Associates
Illinois Gaming Board
Marie Apke
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
Joliet
GA meeting aids recovering gamblers in South Suburbs
At Pilgrim Faith Church and two other sites in the South Suburbs recovering gamblers share stories of relapse and renewal. Newcomers join weekly as members celebrate one year of sobriety and pinning ceremonies highlight progress. Members travel from Schaum burg Joliet Elgin and Chicago to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Oak Lawn
Pilgrim Faith Church
Tom
Prince of Peace Church
Chicago Heights
Christ Hospital
Schaumburg
Joliet
Elgin
Chicago
Compulsive Gambling Across Illinois Faces Help and Debate
Residents describe gambling addiction's reach from church raffles to riverboat casinos, with GamAnon support groups, therapy, and limited treatment options. Officials seek funding while INCAP and local leaders warn of social costs and urge stronger prevention.
Local GA and GA Open Meeting Schedule Across Suburbs
A listing of Gamblers Anonymous and GamAnon meeting times and locations across Illinois and Indiana. Includes Chicago Heights Highland Joliet Oak Lawn Kankakee Hammond and Highland with Churchs hospitals and community rooms, some GA only and some open to all on specific days and times.
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Highland
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
Delaware
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Joseph P. Meier
Kim Fifer
Fifer
Provena St. Joseph
Inter Track Partners
Downers Grove
Empress
Harrah
Bensinger-Dupont
Gene Reineke
Illinois Casino Gaming Association
ICGA
Reineke
George Ryan
Dennis Culloton
Ryan
General Assembly
Rosemary Mulligan
Culloton
Department of Human Services
National Gambling Impact Study Commission
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
INCAP
Illinois Church Action
Anita Bedell
State of Illinois
Bedell
Incap’s
Palos Heights
Dean Koldenhoven
Rosemont
Alsip
Dina Abdelhaq
Abdelhag
Koldenhoven
Gamblers
Anonymous
West Eighth St
Western
Highland, Ind
Delaware, GA
Raynor and
Western Avenue
Woodruff Room
GA and
South 51St Ave
95Th and
Kostner
Harbor Room
Kankakee
Riverside Medical Center
N. Wall St
Hammond, St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
Homan Ave
Aaoea
Aly
Rockport
Florsheim
Johnson & Murphy
Amalfi
Softspots
J. Renee
9 West
W. Roosevelt
Buffalo Grove
Arlington
Hts
Cicero
Chernins Shoes
Tata Ial
Matteson
Seta Ae Crawford Ave
Morton Grove Ae
Waukegan RD
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