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The Cubs’ partnership with DraftKings could put Major League Baseball’s first stadium sportsbook at Wrigley Field. But first, the City Council must lift the ban on sports betting in Chicago. Ald. Walter Burnett, whose ward includes the United Center, wants to do just that.
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Walter Burnett is an ex con. Of course he wants more betting so his criminal constituents can commit more street crimes to bet.
I always thought the vast majority of the city council were ex cons. You have a nice variety of criminals in the city council. Don’t forget Jason running dope houses in the Twin Woods, Maywood and Bellwood. His wife? Hmmm…