Illinois Allows Courts To Garnish Winnings

The state of Illinois has had a major issue with child support over the last few years and more specifically, people not paying their child support. It has been reported that the state has a massive $3 million in unpaid child support out there, and they are trying to figure out how to get some of that back. They may have something on their hands with a recent bill they came up with and it has been signed, sealed and delivered. Governor Pat Quinn has stepped up to the plate to fight this battle, signing a bill that would give…

Gambling Expansion Bill Fails Once Again In Illinois

From Card Player A bill that would have approved casino gambling expansion has failed to make it out of the Illinois House spring session. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been pressing for casino gambling expansion since last summer, saying casino gambling revenue will pay for education, but Gov. Pat Quinn has requested that lawmakers include a comprehensive pension reform plan in the bill before he’ll consider passing it. “I will never, ever sign a gaming expansion absent comprehensive pension reform,” Gov. Quinn said. The bill would have approved a Las Vegas-style casino for the city of Chicago and given complete…