An Illinois state representative says gambling expansion is more likely to pass the legislature this month. That’s after the state Supreme Court struck down a plan last week that deals with Illinois’ $100 billion dollar pension debt.
State Representative Bob Rita says more casinos in Illinois, including Chicago, could help raise some much-needed money.
“I would believe now that revenue is more of a need today than it was last week. Here is an area that we could generate revenue, it’s just a matter of how do we get there.”
Attempts to add a Chicago casino have failed in previous years. Governor Bruce Rauner has said he’s open to the idea.