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FILE - In this April 16, 2014 file photo, Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, presides over a hearing on gaming legislation in Chicago. Plans to expand gambling in Illinois were put on hold Friday, May 30, 2014, when Rita, the backer of legislation proposing new casinos, said he wouldn't call the measure for a vote until he resolved lingering issues and had key support. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Lawmaker to call gambling expansion plan in fall

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Illinois lawmaker pushes again for gambling plan

By CHACOUR KOOP - Associated Press

Chicago casino plan draws more support at hearing

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 2, 2013 file photo shows Illinois state Rep. Robert Rita, D-Blue Island, speaking to lawmakers during a hearing on gambling at the state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. The option of expanding Illinois gambling only in Chicago will be an issue when Rita, the sponsor of the latest attempt to increase the number of casinos, holds an all-day hearing on pending legislation Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Chicago. A number of central and southern Illinois lawmakers and municipal leaders plan to voice their opposition to that option at Wednesday's hearing. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Chicago-only casino option to face opposition

By KERRY LESTER - Associated Press

Gambling plan offers Illinois lawmakers a choice

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 photo, Illinois Rep. Louis Lang, D-Skokie, watches the vote tote board while on the House floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Gambling legislation, which proposes five new casinos, slot machines at racetracks and at O’Hare and Midway airports was discussed extensively but never called for a vote last spring. Advocates say the timing is ripe to help push gambling expansion legislation through the General Assembly. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Advocates for expanded gambling hopeful this year

By KERRY LESTER - Associated Press

Hearing scheduled on expanded Illinois gambling

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