Lou Lang

Light At The End Of The Tunnel In Illinois?

January 23, 2012

Illinois Representative Lou Lang has been cited as saying that progress has been made in regard to a deal which would see a gaming expansion in the state, but that the slots-at-racetracks aspect of th...

Lukewarm Reception For Gaming Bill

November 14, 2011

On Wednesday, November 9, a scaled-back expanded gaming bill, Senate Bill 1849, introduced by Representative Lou Lang, failed to pass the Illinois House

Amendment To Ill. Racino Bill Coming?

September 12, 2011

According to Representative Lou Lang, if Illinois Governor Pat Quinn does not outline his issues with the hot-button gaming expansion bill that he has been presented with, legislators may be soon pres...

Quinn Stays Quiet On Illinois Expansion

Although Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has gone on the record as saying that the gaming expansion bill which currently sits on his desk is excessive and over the top, he has reportedly not been tipping ...

Illinois Gaming Bill To Be Pared Down?

Legislation which would bring a massive expansion in gaming in the state of Illinois, including the conversion of racetracks into racinos, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Pat Quinn. Altho...

Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor

It has been reported that a bill which would see expanded gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks has passed through a house executive committee and is on its way to

Maywood To Close In June?

February 28, 2011

Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...

Lang Explains Not Submitting ILL. Gaming Bill

January 17, 2011

Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey sounded off last week after the Illinois House didn't call for a vote on the gaming expansion bill to install slot machines at the stat...

Delay In Illinois Expanded Gaming Push

January 04, 2011

The push for expanding gaming in Illinois was to continue Monday, January 3 with a scheduled vote by a House committee, but, according to the legislation's chief sponsor, there has been a delay