Video gambling

Five men have been charged with participating in a video gaming theft ring that stole more than $100,000 across numerous counties, including Cook, Will, Kane and Kendall.

In order to boost infrastructure spending and avoid a projected fiscal cliff facing the state in the next couple of years, Democrats who control state government are betting on two of its most rapidly growing revenue sources: sports wagering and video gambling

The year-end numbers are in, and they show that video gaming has remained fairly steady in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties over the last two calendar years.

The Plainfield Village Board may be in the “clean-up stages” of the agreement on video gaming in the village and seems likely the item will reappear as an agenda item again soon.

Based on Cary and Algonquin's ordinances, McHenry now has a better idea of what gaming cafes are and how to define them in city code.

The man was sentenced to serve nine years in prison for his role in a video gaming burglary ring that was active in several counties in Illinois.

The DeKalb City Council this week approved changes to the city code which prohibit video gambling at restaurants without bar liquor licenses, gas stations and liquor stores.

Spring Valley follows a number of similar city councils in the surrounding areas that have either voted to increase their fees or have discussed the decision and have yet to vote.

The Crystal Lake City Council has approved a plan that would allow the city to implement a penny-per-play fee on video gambling terminals, but officials said there are no plans to enact the “push” tax immediately.