Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Has video gambling started to peak in Rockford? - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

By Greg Stanley

climbing slightly from $12.75 million in April to $12.76 million in May. It was the lowest month-to-month increase since the machines were legalized in September.

But while the demand of gamblers may be waning, the demand of business owners for the machines continues to grow. Rockford bar owners installed eight new gambling m

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Health department receives grant to protect children from lead | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Bob Balgemann

The Boone County Health Department has received a three-year, $66,061.68 federal grant to protect children from lead and other home hazards.

That is part of an overall $2.996-million award that was given to Winnebago County to address lead hazards in 225 houses, providing safer residences for low and very low-income families.

….It doesn’t matter what city they’re in,” she said. “There may be more money available in the future.”

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