Harrah's Metropolis Leads Illinois Casino Revenue Rise
An Illinois Gaming Board report shows riverboat receipts up 2.7 percent for 2002 with industry revenue at 1.83 billion. Harrah's Metropolis Casino posted a 15.9 percent increase in adjusted gross receipts, aiding state and local tax yields as lawmakers debate higher gambling taxes and admissions fees.
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Illinois Gaming Board
Harrah
Metropolis
Gary Thompson
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc
Las Vegas
Metropolis Casino
Thompson
Boeing
Sears
War expands U S control amid looting and quiet hopes in Iraq
U S forces widen control but Tikrit remains outside, as warplanes strike in Ramadi and western towns. Gen Myers foresees end in Qaim while Bush tours wounded troops. Looting erupts in Mosul and Baghdad, and civilians suffer from shortages as authorities pledge to curb chaos. Soldiers abandon fronts seeking home after the fallen regime.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Qaim
Iraq
Syria
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United pilots and mechanics approve concessions in bankruptcy
United Airlines secures tentative mechanics pact and pilots ratification, cutting labor costs by 1.45 billion annually through 2008. Mechanics face 13 percent wage cuts and 20 percent health insurance co pay with outsourcing potential. pilots approve a 30 percent pay reduction and revised work rules. Both deals support restructuring amid industry slump and external pressures.
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United Airlines
United
Pilots’ Union
University budgets hearing moved to Tuesday in Normal
Springfield Republicans announced the first of four hearings on governor Blagojevich proposed university cuts. Illinois State University in Normal will host the session Tuesday with Western Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale slated for their own meetings. Senator David Luechtefeld was named to the committee.
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Normal
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Western Illinois University
Macomb
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David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
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