Des Plaines’ aldermanic candidates are split on whether the city council should lift a ban on video gambling at local bars and restaurants. Some say they’re open to ending the embargo; one even strongly supports such a change.
Others, however, oppose allowing businesses to install the lucrative machines because of the potential impact on Rivers Casino’s revenue or for other reasons.
Residents in four wards will choose representatives for the next four years in the April 4 election. The eight candidates — two in each ward — discussed video gambling and other issues in online interviews with the Daily Herald.
Illinois lawmakers legalized video gambling at bars, restaurants, truck stops and fraternal organizations in 2009.
