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Illinois bingo agreement passes county board

28 February 2008

ILLINOIS -- As reported by the MidWeek News: "In what was a surprise to some, only eight members of the 24-member DeKalb County Board voted against an agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Feb. 20.

"That agreement outlines responsibilities for both the Nation and the county regarding a government center and electronic bingo operation on 128 acres the Prairie Band bought near Shabbona for $8.8 million.

"However, if the National Indian Gaming Commission decides the land and the entire 1,280 acres near Shabbona is not a reservation, the operation would be shut down. County Board Chairman Ruth Anne Tobias has said she doesn't expect the NIGC to make a determination before 2009.

"...Prairie Band leader Rey Kitchkumme indicated after the meeting he will begin a process with County Planner Paul Miller to plan for buildings on the site. The plans will have to be consistent with county zoning, building codes and safety requirements, Miller said..."

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