Six Developers Compete For Waukegan Casino

Six developers have filed proposals for a Waukegan, Illinois casino, including the Potawatomi tribe, operators of a Milwaukee casino, and Warner Gaming, partnering with former state Senator Michael Bond. A short list will be announced August 26, followed by a public hearing in September. City council will make its final recommendations to the Illinois Gaming Board by October 25. Potawatomi CEO Rodney Ferguson (l.) says his tribe knows the market well.