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Rosemont Awaits Word on Casino15 September 2000ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS – Sept 15, 2000 – As reported by The Chicago Sun Times: "Rosemont could hit the casino license jackpot today, depending on the outcome of closed-door discussions by the Illinois Gaming Board. "The board was meeting Thursday to discuss Emerald Casino Inc.'s application to relocate its license to Rosemont from East Dubuque, where it ran a failed riverboat on the Mississippi River, sources said. Emerald executives were told to be ready to answer questions at today's meeting--with the caveat the issue might not even be discussed. If the board opts not to act on Emerald's request, Rosemont Mayor Donald E. Stephens and village officials plan to sue next week. The suit would claim the board is violating its constitutional duty by taking too long to decide whether Emerald can operate the casino, Stephens said…" "…Sources within the gaming board said members were determining whether investigators have completed checks of Emerald's investors and casino construction plans. Emerald began building the casino last fall in anticipation of obtaining a license but suspended construction in February after being warned the act might violate state law…" |