The race is on for Rockford to beat Beloit on casino construction – Editorial – Rockford Register-Star

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Freddy
4 years ago

Politicians had more than 20 years to decide where to build the Rockford casino in the event of getting a gaming license. They will be arguing and bickering where to put it for probably years. There are at least 4 locations in consideration. The now defunct clock tower location at Interstate 90 and state st/bypass 20/downtown/west side and maybe more. The Beloit,Wi mega project will long be completed and operating before Rockford even picks a location.Google People who care lawsuit vs Rockford school district to see how things work around here. Cost taxpayers approx $250 Mil

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