Gambling expansion plan eyed to fund Illinois capital projects
The Illinois Senate weighs a $13 billion construction package funded by gaming. The plan authorizes one new land based Chicago casino with 4000 gaming positions plus two riverboat casinos at 1200 positions each with sites to be chosen by the Gaming Board. It also allows splitting 6000 existing riverboat positions among casinos, directs 70 percent of new revenue to construction and 30 percent to education, taxes riverboat casinos to aid horse tracks, and allocates 200 million for Chicago mass transit and 30 million for downstate transport.
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Chicago lawmakers eye gambling push amid budget strain
Lawmakers face a stalled capital plan since 2003 and rising pressure to fund construction. A gambling expansion proposal has passed the Senate before but died in the House, with Speaker Michael Madigan predicting a similar outcome. Senator Rickey Hendon notes widening tax concerns and favors funding gains from gamblers rather than working families.
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Hammock wins goose calling contest at Southern Illinois fest
Hammock topped Grounds by three points in the final 90 second routine to earn first place at the Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days held at John A. Logan College. He also won the Weatherby World Open last year becoming the first to repeat. Hammock earned 1250 dollars with Grounds at 750 and Smothers 250.
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Hunting and Fishing Days wraps up at JALC event
At John A. Logan College the Hunting and Fishing Days event concluded with tomahawk throwing lessons and period costumes attracting many visitors. Williamsons guided participants while Shawnee Hounds showcased traditional foxhunting, and conservation officers promoted safety reaching about 5,000 people.
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