Casino sharing only goes so far - 2004-01-24
They wanted their share of the gambling pie, but most weren't invited to the table. Others opted to remain loyal to previous engagements.

At least six south suburbs with qualifying household incomes did not join the Country Clubs Hills casino coalition because they were not asked or because they felt obliged to stand by a once-competing proposal in Calumet City.

Some are upset about the snub. At least one mayor feels he had no other legal choice.
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Village locked out despite joining coalition - 2004-01-24
South Chicago Heights offers possibly the most peculiar case of the eligible communities who were not listed in the Country Club Hills casino revenue-sharing pact.

Village President Dave Owen said his board passed a resolution months ago supporting the proposed Country Club Hills casino and agreeing to share in its gaming profits.

But when Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch and a few dozen local leaders announced plans for the 250-acre casino complex on Jan. 16, South Chicago Heights was not among the 18 communities on the list of beneficiaries.
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