Quote of the Day

“The sentiment to put the casino in a struggling neighborhood, away from downtown, is well-intended. Too many South and West side communities have emptied due to crime and violence, been hurt by anti-business and high-tax policies and suffered a lack of economic growth. No question. But a casino is not going to solve those problems. Illinois has nearly 30 years of experience upon which to draw that conclusion.”—Chicago Tribune columnist Kristen McQueary, outlining a downtown-or-nowhere scenario for a Windy City casino, both to attracted moneyed oldsters and tourists.