Proposed Chicago ‘liquor tax' sparks criticism as some fear it will drive sales to suburbs

A new tax on alcohol being proposed in Chicago's City Council could have big implications for both shoppers and retailers, ...
Capitol News Illinois

A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has ...

By JANELLE O’DEA [email protected] And BETH HUNDSDORFER [email protected] This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and Capitol ...
Opinion

No, Sportsbooks And Exchanges Are Not Engaged In Some Zero-Sum War

But the idea that sports event contracts are on the verge of completely devouring traditional sportsbooks is heavy on narrative and light on reality. The truth is that state-based sportsbooks, led by ...

Ruling expected soon from judge overseeing lawsuit brought by Cicero diner against Illinois Gaming Board

Were gambling regulators in the right to revoke a video poker license from the west suburban Steak N Egger restaurant, whose operator once testified under immunity at a mob gambling trial? The gaming ...

Illinois casinos see slight November gain despite big swings

Illinois casinos posted a 1.3% revenue gain in November, driven by big jumps at Wind Creek and Hollywood Joliet despite ...

Prediction Markets Are Upending U.S. Gambling: What It Could Mean For Non-Investment Grade Credit

A 2024 court ruling allowed prediction markets to operate as federally regulated event contract exchanges. With nationwide ...

Report: Cook County should revamp property tax breaks for businesses

Cook County’s system to give property tax breaks to businesses is set to expire in two years, and Board President Toni ...