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Indian Tribe suggests giant casino, resort on Shabbona property - 2004-02-06
There was a time when if you wanted to experience all the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, you had to jump on a plane and fly to the resort oasis in the Nevada desert. Now, the gambling part, at least, is available in locales all across the nation, including right here in Illinois.

The Tribe is seeking to build the casino and resort on 128 acres of property that it currently has under option. The option property can be found within the borders of its reservation, which is located on U.S. 30, approximately nine miles east of Interstate 39.
Read the full story at Mendota Reporter

Study's take on gambling impacts not detailed - 2004-02-06
A new study funded by business interests foresees that six new Iowa casinos would bring in $179 million in new gambling earnings, create 3,400 new jobs, and contribute $45 million in taxes.

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry financed the report by Strategic Economics Group of Des Moines but has seized no position on the expansion. Gambling critics called the research "worthless" and mentioned it doesn't analyze bankruptcies, divorces and other social aspects.
Read the full story at DesMoinesRegister.com