Illinois: Judge denies temporary restraining order blocking construction of Danville casino

Illinois: Judge denies temporary restraining order blocking construction of Danville casino

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May 23, 2022 6:36 PM

A judge has ruled that construction on a casino in Danville can resume.

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A Coles County judge denied a temporary restraining order sought by a neighboring property owner to block the building permits issued by the city.

Illinois 5th Circuit Court Judge Mark Bovard denied the temporary restraining order that was requested by Mervis Industries, whose property abuts the planned Gold Nugget Danville Casino.

The judge ruled Mervis “has failed to show that it will suffer irreparable harm if the TRO is not entered at this time.”