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by Matthew Blake
5:20pm
Mon Jul 23, 2012
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Fate Of Gambling Expansion Bill Remains Unclear, Doubts Swirl Around Potential For Job Creation

Springfield

Gov. Pat Quinn appears poised to reject a major gambling expansion bill the Illinois General Assembly passed in May, citing ethical concerns. There are also questions about whether SB1849 will deliver the thousands of jobs its supporters promise, a central reason gaming expansion is appealing in the first place.

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by Ellyn Fortino
1:58pm
Wed Jul 11, 2012
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Neighborhoods May Not Be Ultimate Winners In Plan To Demolish High-Crime Properties

Crime

A plan to demolish abandoned buildings in high-crime areas used for illegal activity in Chicago has not been well received by housing advocates. They say area residents may not wind up the big winners once the plan gets executed.