Politics & Government
Algonquin Moves Ahead with Video Gaming
The village board is expected to vote on an ordinance in the coming weeks.
The village of Algonquin is one step closer to allowing video gaming machines at restaurants and bars.
The village of Algonquin Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night 5-2 to proceed with an ordinance allowing video gaming in Algonquin. Village staff will now work on drafting the ordinance, which would then return to the village board for a vote.
Village President John Schmitt and Trustee Brian Dianis voted against developing an ordinance to allow the gaming, which has been legal in Illinois for about a year.
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Trustee Jim Steigert said he voted in favor of proceeding with an ordinance to allow gambling after reconsidering the benefits of video gaming for restaurants and bars.
“I’m pleased that the village is putting this forward. It’s important for independent business owners,” said Jeffrey Battaglia, owner of the RiverView Restaurant and Tavern in Algonquin.
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