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Chicago Alderman Takes on Chick-fil-A

Posted on July 25, 2012 by David E Smith
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno (D-1st Ward) is blocking the construction of a Chick-Fil-A in his ward because he disagrees with owner Dan Cathy’s beliefs about marriage. Since Dan Cathy's beliefs are explicitly religious, Moreno’s effort would seem to violate the Illinois Human Rights Act which states the following:
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Contact State Lawmakers and Urge NO Vote on Expansion of Predatory Gambling

Posted on May 15, 2012 by David E Smith
With two weeks to go in the Spring Session of the Illinois General Assembly, our state lawmakers need to hear from their constituents. Make no mistake, your state representative and state senator are hearing from dozens of pro-gambling lobbyists, who are putting on a full court press in these final days of the Session. Every lawmaker needs to hear from dozens and dozens of people back home in their districts.
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Gambling Action Alert: Legislators working on Gambling Expansion

Posted on May 18, 2011 by altha-admin

Rep. Lou Lang is drafting an amendment to a (shell) bill passed in the Senate, according to the Chicago Tribune. If the bill passes in the House, the bill would go back to the Senate for a vote, but no amendments will be added according to Rep. Lang.

The Chicago Sun-Times recently published an editorial supporting a casino in Chicago and slots at six racetracks. The new Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, has expressed interest in a city-owned casino, and Governor Quinn is “open to discussing proposals” that raise revenue, create jobs and lead to greater investment in …

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