In my previous post I mentioned a law suit between the Mayor of Rosemont and an Illinois official. It was an official with the Chicago Crime Commission. Following are articles about that.

Investigator scoffs at Stephens' lawsuit
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-gamb25.html

Stephens lawsuit hits charges of mob ties
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-rose20.html

As I said I had heard rumors to the effect but I had missed this article. MGM and Park Place have been eying the buyout of the Rosemont Casino.

Vegas wants Rosemont site
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-casi19.html

Once I open my big mouth about not knowing anything about Joliet the Tribune reports today that the sale of Empress Joliet to Argosy Gaming has been approved.

Illinois Gaming Board OKs sale of Joliet casino to Argosy Gaming
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0107250366jul25.story

I hope these articles are helpful to satisfy your appetite for information about Chicago area gaming.