Ill. Senate approves major gambling expansion

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has approved a major gambling expansion that would include a casino in downtown Chicago. The legislation also includes two other new casinos, allows existing casinos to expand and permits slot machines at race tracks.

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Sat, May 31st, 2008

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