ELGIN — The Grand Victoria Casino will be commissioning a feasibility study about adding an entertainment venue to its downtown offerings, potentially on land that now holds Festival Park.But several factors make its actual construction far from being a sure bet.At last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting, the City Council agreed to move forward a plan to front the casino $45,000 for the study ...
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Owners of Elgin's Grand Victoria Casino are teaming up with the city of Elgin to explore whether to build a multipurpose entertainment facility that could help them better compete with the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. Assistant City Manager Rick Kozal said partnering with Grand Victoria could solve the problems of both organizations and mean an end to annual subsidies for the Hemmens ...
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Before you watch the Super Bowl tonight, you could, should you be so inclined, head over to YouTube and watch a preview of an ad Kia will be airing during the game. The spot features the Victoria's Secret ...
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Before you watch the Super Bowl tonight, you could, should you be so inclined, head over to YouTube and watch a preview of an ad Kia will be airing during the game. The spot features the Victoria's Secret ...
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A New Westminster tradition gets underway Saturday and promises something fun for all residents this Victoria Day long weekend. There's sure to be something appealing to everyone's interests in this weekend's staff picks of the Top (Or More) Things To Do This Week:
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MANILA, Philippines - Hong Kong is offering a series of events and activities in an effort to lure tourists during the Chinese New Year festivities, which kicked off yesterday.
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THERE are plenty of ways to enjoy the London 2012 Olympic Games without having tickets to events, writes Sylvia Hui.
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No tickets for the 2012 Olympics? Don't despair: You don't need one to enjoy the games and the party atmosphere in London this summer. Although most sporting events take place in ticketed Olympic venues, there is plenty to see and do elsewhere in the run-up to and during the games. From live Olympic screenings in Hyde Park to world music performances by the River Thames, a huge list of free...
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It hasn’t even been a year since the Rivers Casino had its grand opening. If you remember, Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan cut the ribbon last July by exclaiming “Cha-ching,” Rivers Casino’s advertising catch phrase. Until last year, the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin was the place to hang out for great gambling, entertainment and restaurants. Should anyone be surprised that Elgin’s very own ...
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No tickets for the 2012 Olympics? Don't despair: You don't need one to enjoy the games and the party atmosphere in London this summer. Although most sporting events take place in ticketed Olympic venues, there is plenty to see and do elsewhere in the run-up to and during the games. From live Olympic screenings in Hyde Park to world music performances by the River Thames, a huge list of free...
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