Illinois Church Action

on Alcohol & Addiction Problems

ILCAAAP, 1132 West Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 2437, Springfield, IL 62702, Phone: 217-546-6871

How Gambling Impacts Communities

A casino is not like any other business. There would be little concern over how much gambling we have in our state or community if it were not for the social problems and costs that gambling creates... [ read more ]

[ the abc's of gambling ]


Gambling addict gets help at center in Anna

In the land of the lottery, bingo, video poker machines and riverboat casinos, Eric was king. But his high-rolling reign came to an abrupt end... [ read more ]


Clash Between Federal Law and Medical Marijuana Law

November 9, 2007

Two news items during the past couple of weeks in California highlight the complicated legal and political tangle... [ read more ]


Rev. Scott Imler who helped to make California the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use is having second thoughts. "I was pretty naive," he says. "I thought people would act in good faith."

Read about the problems in California.

Illinois SB650 will create even greater problems.


Newspaper THE INDEPENDANT (London, UK) changes its stance on decriminalizing marijuana. [ read why ]


Who is really behind medical marijuana?

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ILCAAAP News

Franks wants Quinn to veto video poker

July 1, 2009

State Rep. Jack Franks wants the governor to veto legislation outlining part of how construction in the state would be funded... [ read more ]

House Releases Gambling Bill for Governor to Sign

June 30, 2009

Yesterday Rep. Lou Lang removed the motion to reconsider HB 255 so the bill could be sent to the Governor... [ read more ]

Prayers Needed for Governor & Legislators

June 25, 2009

Gambling expansion is still on the table. The Governor and Legislative leaders have not agreed on a budget; Legislators will be back in session next week... [ read more ]

Many Suburban Mayors not buying into Video Gambling

June 19, 2009

"I really don't know what we will do officially yet. This is just my opinion, but this whole gambling thing seems like a never-ending loser. It's especially bad in hard times... [ read more ]

Video Gambling Act

June 19, 2009

The Video Gambling Act (HB 255 and the clean up bill HB 2424) will allow all licensed retail establishments where alcohol is drawn, poured, mixed or served for consumption on the premises to conduct video gambling... [ read more ]

Gambling Action Alert

June 18, 2009

Legislators will come back to Springfield next week to work on the Budget and make changes and vote on the capital construction bill in the House. Legalizing video poker machines in... [ read more ]

Illinois House approves video poker

June 12, 2009

Bishop Gregory Palmer of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference is exhorting United Methodists to contact Gov. Pat Quinn to veto legislation passed last week in the legislature that will legalize video poker machines and gambling through the Internet on lottery and horse racing... [ read more ]

 

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