Location: Illinois

09/16/25 2:27 PM

Illinois: Aaron Jaffe, former lawmaker, judge and head of state gaming board, dies at 95

  • Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune
Aaron Jaffe represented the northern suburbs in the state House for 14 years before serving as a Cook County judge for nearly two decades... more
09/15/25 2:43 AM

OPINION: Out with The Temporary, in with American Place in Waukegan

  • Charles Selle, Lake County News-Sun
The announcement that the coming construction of a permanent casino in Waukegan is now a sure bet was a dream come true for civic boosters... more
09/09/25 7:43 PM

Illinois: New gambling parlor comes to East Dubuque

  • Daniel Bethers, bizTimes.biz
A new bar and gambling parlor has bought into East Dubuque’s downtown restoration project. Ms. Hyde’s Hot Slots, located at 198 Sinsinawa... more
09/09/25 3:39 PM

Illinois casino revenue hits $174 million in August, up 24% fueled by new casinos

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
Illinois’ casinos reported revenue of $174 million last month, up 24.3% from the $140 million generated in the previous year, boosted by... more
09/09/25 3:06 PM

Illinois: Hollywood Casino Joliet opens to big revenue boost in August

  • Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune
The first two-thirds of a month are in the books and the new land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet is off to a flying start. The $185 million... more
09/09/25 10:15 AM

Illinois: Fairmount Park to celebrate 100 years with activities, drawings Sept. 18-20

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, in Collinsville, Illinois, will celebrate its 100th anniversary September 18-20 with giveaways,... more
09/05/25 2:34 PM

Illinois: Waukegan clears way for 2027 opening of permanent casino

  • Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun
American Place is getting ready to break ground this fall on its permanent resort and casino in Waukegan after ranking among the top... more
09/04/25 9:27 PM

Illinois: Hard Rock Rockford looks to add hotel as it anticipates competition from Wisconsin

  • Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune
One year after launching its $300 million permanent casino, the Hard Rock Casino Rockford is looking to add a hotel and other amenities to... more
09/04/25 12:08 PM

Illinois: Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates 1st year as it preps for a second act

  • Kevin Haas, Rock River Current
Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated its first anniversary on Wednesday as leaders say they’re busy working behind the scenes on what’s to... more
09/03/25 8:32 PM

Illinois: Over 1 million guests visit Hard Rock Casino Rockford in first year

  • John Clark, WTVO-TV
Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated its first anniversary with an employees-only party on August 29, 2024. The casino, which opened its... more