Village notifies Welch: No agreement - 2004-02-13
Hazel Crest Village Board members have declined a resolution to back gaming in neighboring Country Club Hills, according to a village spokeswoman.
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch suggested sharing revenue if the city lands the state's final casino license. Hazel Crest could have took in a potential $700,000 each year.
Nearly 100 locals attended a meeting Tuesday to push trustees to oppose the casino, Mary Paleologos, village spokeswoman, reported.
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