In Illinois, the House Executive Committee on Wednesday (Jan. 5) passed by a vote of 8-3, the huge gaming expansion bill that includes slots at the state's tracks.
It cleared that hurdle easily, despite the presence of Michael Madigan, the House Speaker, but still faces a vote in the full House and approval by a doubting governor, Pat Quinn.
from Harness Tracks of America
Courtesy of the US Trotting Association's Web Newsroom
