Location: Illinois

Anyone familiar with River North knows the area can be rough passage, traffic-wise, particularly during the evening hours. Ohio and Ontario... more

Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Bally’s Corp. yesterday, placing a “Hold” rating on the stock (ticker symbol BALY) and a price target... more

Aurora is continuing to look at the possibility of increasing fees for video gambling machines in the city. The matter is being held at the... more

With October here, the clock is ticking to get the Golden Nugget Danville Casino building closed in by Thanksgiving for construction to... more

A new traffic study gives the green light to plans for Bally’s temporary casino in the River North neighborhood, but the alderman... more

With marijuana and sports betting helping to fill Illinois’ coffers with tax money, some say online gambling isn’t far off. Six... more

Despite the concerns of the local alderman and neighborhood groups, Chicago officials say a new study — paid for by the city’s chosen... more

As more than 100 guests, dignitaries and government officials celebrated this week beneath a giant, carpeted tent on the site where a... more

Hard Rock officially started the groundbreaking and construction for the Rockford Hard Rock Casino.The casino will soon be making its home... more

The nascent sports betting industry is booming in Illinois, growing into the third-largest market in the U.S. after just two years of... more