UPDATE: On May 31, 2011, the 6 Republican State Senators voted with the Democrats to massively expand gambling in Illinois are: Larry Bomke, Kirk Dillard, Dave Luechtefeld, Matt Murphy, Carole Pankau and Dave Syverson.
Editor’s Note: The 21 Republican State Representatives who voted for the massive gambling expansion in Illinois are: Mark Beaubien, Dan Brady, Rich Brauer, Franco Coladipietro, Tom Cross, Roger Eddy, David Harris, Chad Hays, Sid Mathias, Jerry Mitchell, Don Moffitt, Rich Morthland, Raymond Poe, Dennis Rebolletti, Chapin Rose, Wayne Rosenthal, Jim Sacia, Skip Saviano, Ron Stephens, Jil Tracy and Dave Winters. The bill is SB744.
FROM CBS2CHICAGO: The Illinois House has passed proposed legislation that would pave the way for a major expansion of casino gambling throughout the state.
The House voted 65-50 Monday to approve five new casinos for Illinois: a city-owned casino in Chicago and casinos in Lake County, the southern suburbs, Rockford and Danville.
The legislation also would allow for slot machines at the state’s horse racing tracks, slot machines at Chicago’s two airports, more gaming positions at existing casinos, and slot machines and year-round racing at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Read More: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/05/30/house-approves-major-gambling-expansion-plan/
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