Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Aug. 11 which will allow individuals with certain felony convictions the opportunity to apply for non-gaming positions at Illinois casinos, largely in the hospitality industry.
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) worked cooperatively with UNITE HERE Local 1 and Senate Bill 1462’s sponsors sate Sen. Robert Peters and state Rep. Kam Buckner to draft the bill.
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