One state lawmaker says now is the time for Illinois to push forward on gaming expansion.
State Senator Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, says a bill that would allow for up to six new casinos in the state already has passed the Senate and it’s simply waiting for the House to weigh in.
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SPRINGFIELD — One state lawmaker says now is the time for Illinois to push forward on gaming expansion.
State Senator Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, says a bill that would allow for up to six new casinos in the state already has passed the Senate and it’s simply waiting for the House to weigh in.
“We just need the speaker to allow a vote in the House,” Syverson said. “The last two years he hasn’t allowed his members to vote on it. But if he would allow a vote, this thing would pass and we could be up and running.”
Senate Bill 7 would permit the creation of new casinos in Chicago, south suburban Cook County, northern Lake County, Danville, Rockford, and Williamson County. Syverson says it’s no coincidence those are mostly border communities.