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Horse Racing Surfaces in Ill. Gov. Trial

The long-hinted horse racing connection to embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged misdeeds finally became public Tuesday at the governor's impeachment trial in the Illinois Senate.

 Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Illinois Horse Slaughter Plant Cleared for Re-Opening

The nation's last horse-slaughtering plant can reopen while it challenges a state law that forced it to close twice in the last two months, an Illinois federal appeals court ruled.

 Friday, July 20, 2007

Illinois Senate Passes Slaughter Bill

The Illinois Senate passed a bill May 16 that would end horse slaughter for human consumption in the state. The bill, which passed by a vote of 39-16, now goes to Gov. Blagojevich for his signature.

 Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Bills Favorable to Illinois Racing Signed into Law

Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich has signed into law two bills designed to help protect thousands of jobs associated with the state's horse racing industry.

 Monday, May 29, 2006

Illinois Governor Wants Review of Gaming Board

Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Monday he wants an outsider to review the Illinois Gaming Board's decision to put a casino in Rosemont because the public can't trust the gambling regulators in the matter.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2004