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Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Actions

Silence DoGood - July 31, 2025

The IGB approved the Organizational Gaming License for the racino, Fairmount Park, Inc. d/b/a Fairmount Park Casino and Racing in Collinsville. #licenses

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1st African American Woman Firefighter OK’d in Broadview Showcasing Women’s History Month

Silence DoGood - March 7, 2025

Mayor Katrina Thompson and the Board of Trustees celebrated this historic milestone, recognizing the significance of diversity and inclusion in the village’s public safety sector. #firefighter

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