Illinois House approves casino expansion, slots at horse-racing tracks

A measure that would expand gambling at casinos and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186468/illinois-house-approves-casino.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:09 -0700

Illinois House approves major gambling expansion

SPRINGFIELD — Shunting aside Gov. Pat Quinn’s concerns, the Illinois House today approved a major expansion of gambling in Illinois that would put a casino in Chicago and four other cities, add positions at riverboats and allow slot machines at racetracks.
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Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:56:14 -0700

Get a history lesson and some books in Glen Carbon

Learn about the area’s history with mobsters at an encore presentation of “Gangs and Gangsters of Southern Illinois,” by Bill Nunes on Saturday, May 12, at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum. Nunes wi…
http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/illinois/life/get-a-history-lesson-and-some-books-in-glen-carbon/article_a540a318-9487-11e1-9f65-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 22:12:12 -0700

House passes bill allowing Chicago casino — but vote not veto-proof

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House passed a scaled back casino-expansion package Wednesday but fell two votes shy of the supermajority needed to fend off a likely veto by Gov. Pat Quinn, who blasted the measure for having “major ethical shortcomings.” The legislation allowing for a Chicago casino, which was sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), passed by a 69-47 margin, with two voting present ...
http://www.suntimes.com/12729464-418/house-passes-bill-allowing-chicago-casino-but-vote-not-veto-proof.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:46:07 -0700

Girl Scouts recognize top cookie sellers in Southern Illinois

GLEN CARBON — The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) transitioned the annual Cookie Sale Program from a fall sale to a spring sale, and the following girls were the Top Sellers for their areas:
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/336151c8-8f9d-11e1-8649-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Business calendar

Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce: Finance Committee meeting @ 11:30 a.m.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/13/2173567/business-calendar.html

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:49:06 -0700

Business news: Glen Carbon resident receives service award

COMMUNITY SERVICE
http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/illinois/life/business-news-glen-carbon-resident-receives-service-award/article_400628e1-5baa-5270-9c2a-9d5b924b0a88.html

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 22:11:02 -0700

Glen Carbon to dedicate new pocket park

Glen Carbon officials will gather at 10 a.m. Friday to mark Arbor Day at the village's new pocket park, located at the Acme School.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/04/26/2156045/glen-carbon-officials-to-mark.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:14:12 -0700

Board discusses Illinois Video Gaming Act

Board OKs purchase of police motorcycle from Pontoon Beach
http://www.theintelligencer.com/local_news/article_dd33a594-93b1-11e1-b6d5-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 10:45:14 -0700

War of 1812 veterans honored

Memorial service conducted at Oaklawn Cemetery
http://www.theintelligencer.com/local_news/article_28a373fa-a367-11e1-a168-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:05 -0700