Location: Illinois

While other suburban casinos are moving to new locations, Elgin’s Grand Victoria Casino is not only staying put but unveiling a new $4... more

The Illinois Gaming Board reported slight declines in casino and video gaming terminal (VGT) revenue for September, which marked the second... more

There’s something to be said about hanging around as a reporter and columnist in Aurora for 30 years.mI’ve been able to report on the good,... more

Bally’s Corporation announced that it has signed a multi-project labor agreement with the Chicago & Cook County Building &... more

Construction for the Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially started two weeks ago, but it’s been a good eight years in the making.... more

Aurora property taxpayers will not be on the hook to repay a $50 million loan that would help Hollywood Casino build a new casino and... more

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission agreed Wednesday night to recommend that the Village Board approve amending the zoning for the... more

With time running out on its option to buy the Freedom Center printing plant, Bally’s is expected to close the deal “this week,” sources... more

Two new casinos and two hotel towers are in Penn Entertainment’s future, with construction slated to start late next year. The company... more

Illinois Racing Board Chairman Dan Beiser acknowledged Churchill Downs Inc.’s departure from Arlington International Racecourse created a... more