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Illinois county approves casino revenue resolution

ILLINOIS—As reported by the Lake County Daily Herald: "Despite pressure from religious leaders and other gambling foes, the Lake County Board on Tuesday approved a resolution requesting a share of revenue if Waukegan is granted a casino.

"The declaration, amended on the boardroom floor before the 13-8 vote, does not specifically endorse construction of a long-proposed casino in Waukegan. That's a distinction several board members made during a lengthy discussion, insisting the county should get funding for additional police, transportation and social services if a casino opens.

"…That argument didn't fly with those on the board who said the measure — requested by local legislators — amounted to an endorsement of gambling expansion…"

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