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East Hazel Crest approves Wind Creek casino proposal

The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved two measures at its Wednesday night meeting in support of the proposed casino at Halsted Street and Interstate 80/294. 

Village President Thomas Brown said the vote was unanimous, 5 to 0, on both a resolution to support the application for a casino license proposal by Wind Creek Hospitality of Alabama, and a memorandum of understanding regarding the distribution of shared revenue from the casino’s operation. One board…

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