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The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports

The Illinois Freedom Caucus said that while keeping the Bears in the state is desirable, using taxpayer dollars to secure their stadium or operations is not a viable solution. #chicagobears #politics #legislation

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

By midseason, teammates and coaches had a name for it: Iceman. Not because he lacks emotion — but because he refuses to let it leak. #chicagobears #football #sports

A Bears stadium in Hampshire would do more than host football games; it would anchor the franchise in a growing Illinois community for generations to come. #chicagobears #stadium #hampshire

She argued that Country Club Hills offers a viable alternative within Cook County, combining available land, strong transportation access and the potential for significant regional investment. #chicagobears #stadium

The senator argued that Chicago’s position as the state’s economic and cultural hub has been central to the Bears’ rise as one of the NFL’s most recognized franchises. #stadiums

Gaming Board Announces Enhanced, Uniformed Advertising Rules for Casinos, Video Gaming and Sports Wagering (Chicago, IL) - The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) adopted new...

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

Aurora Sportsmen’s Club has nearly 3,000 members that help fund and maintain 300 acres of property featuring a slew of outdoor ranges for all types of shooting sports, including archery, shotgun, handgun and rifle ranges. #construction