Illinois governor Blagojevich considers taking over casinos

Friday, April 25, 2003

CHICAGO -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday he is considering an unprecedented state takeover of Illinois' casinos and hiring a company to operate them for the state's profit -- an idea immediately called absurd by experts in and out of the gaming industry.

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