Category Archives: politics

New Bill Just Introduced in Springfield to Expand Gambling


The Illinois General Assembly gambling bill includes six new casinos in Chicago, Lake County, Rockford, South Suburbs, Danville, Williamson County, slots at tracks

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Illinois Residents Movin’ On


United Van Lines reports that Illinois is Number 2 is the ratio of people moving out versus those moving in. 63% of the loads are leaving Illinois. I wonder where weather would be categorized. Interesting that young people are moving … Continue reading

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Interesting Commentary on The McAulliffe Re-Election


http://www.russstewart.com/articles/2016/12-28-2016.html ANALYSIS & OPINION BY RUSS STEWART by RUSS STEWART Illinoisans have no cause to be modest. The state’s legislators are unquestionably the best that money can buy, and Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan and John Cullerton spent a combined $100 … Continue reading

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