Another year, another try for more casinos

Some state lawmakers are betting that Gov. Pat Quinn is more likely to approve casino expansion now that a pension reform bill has been passed.

Of course, that presumes that, unlike in recent years, the Legislature can agree on a bill and that Quinn finds it acceptable.

State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, said he wants to deliver a casino bill, which would add a Southland casino, to Quinn to sign by spring. ..Please click here to read Casey Toner’s story in the Southtown Star.