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Beloit, Rockford casino supporters push ahead
The developers behind casino proposals in Beloit and Rockford, Ill., both say they’ll move ahead with plans no matter who gets the green light first.  Beloit Casino5/17/2013
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City, tribe seek road grant
(Wisconsin) -- The Ho-Chunk Nation along with the City of Beloit are applying for a federal grant to help pay for street work involving the proposed casino project.
4/13/2013
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Speaker Vos backs vouchers for Beloit
(Wisconsin) -- State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says controversies experienced by Wisconsin the past couple years are the result of too many people being wedded to the...
3/1/2013
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Walker sets new rule for casinos
(Wisconsin) -- Gov. Scott Walker’s comments that all 11 Wisconsin tribes must agree before any new off-reservation casino is built shouldn’t have any effect...
2/19/2013
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Beloit OKs $1.87 million land deal for Ho-Chunk casino project
(Wisconsin) -- A deal that will enhance the proposed Beloit casino project and bring cash to city coffers was approved Monday by the Beloit City Council.
2/18/2013
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Beloit approves casino land sale / Ho-Chunk National wants to purchase 41.5 acres
(Wisconsin) -- The Beloit City Council voted Monday to approve a proposal to sell 41.5 acres of city property to the Ho-Chunk Nation for development of a casino.
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Beloit City Council Sells 41.5 Acres to Ho-Chunk Nation
(Wisconsin) -- The site for a proposed Indian casino in Beloit is twice the size of the original proposal after a new agreement is signed between the city of Beloit and...
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Beloit Council sells 41 acres to Ho-Chunk Nation
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit City Council members unanimously agreed to sell 41 acres to the Ho-Chunk Nation for the planned casino project.
2/16/2013
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Beloit Council to vote on land sale to Ho-Chunk
(Wisconsin) -- The Beloit City Council will decide Monday night whether to sell 41.5 acres of city property to the Ho-Chunk Nation at the site of the tribe’s...
12/14/2012
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Beloit casino review still in the cards
(Wisconsin) -- An environmental impact statement for the proposed Beloit casino is not expected to cause a delay in the casino's two-year application review by the...
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Proposed Beloit casino project edges forward
(Wisconsin) -- Only a handful of people attended a public hearing Thursday on a long-proposed Indian casino in Beloit. Scott Doig of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs...
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Small crowd attends public hearing on proposed Beloit casino
(Wisconsin) -- Only a handful of people attended a public hearing Thursday on a long-proposed Indian casino in Beloit. Scott Doig of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs...
12/13/2012
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Beloit Residents Chime In on Proposed Casino
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit residents get a chance to weigh in on a proposed Indian casino and the environmental impact it would have on the community, though, not many from...
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New ads target proposed casino expansion
(Wisconsin) -- You may have seen a new television ad in recent weeks. It's a campaign targeting the expansion of off-reservation Indian gaming in the state.
12/12/2012
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Beloit casino review still in the cards
(Wisconsin) -- An environmental impact statement for the proposed Beloit casino is not expected to cause a delay in the casino's two-year application review by the...
12/5/2012
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Ho-Chunk Nation off-reservation casino moves a step forward
(Wisconsin) -- The process will take years but the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is seeing movement on its off-reservation casino application. The tribe wants to build a...
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Race for a Casino in the Stateline
(Wisconsin) -- As the likelihood of a Ho-Chunk Nation Casino in Beloit becomes more and more likely, hopes for a Rockford casino are dwindling. Many in the Rockford area...
12/4/2012
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Race for a Casino in the Stateline
(Illinois) -- As the likelihood of a Ho-Chunk Nation Casino in Beloit becomes more and more likely, hopes for a Rockford casino are dwindling.
12/3/2012
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BELOIT - Hearing set regarding casino
(Wisconsin) -- The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking public input on the environmental impact of the proposed Ho-Chunk Nation Casino in Beloit.
12/1/2012
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Hearing set regarding casino
(Wisconsin) -- The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking public input on the environmental impact of the proposed Ho-Chunk Nation Casino in Beloit. A public hearing is set...
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Enough Already: Ho-Chunk: Six casinos is not enough
(Wisconsin) -- One of the state’s largest tribal gaming operations run by the Ho-Chunk Nation is pushing to expand its current operations which already includes...
8/29/2012
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Wisconsin, Illinois continue casino feud
(Wisconsin) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Tuesday vetoed a bill for big gaming expansion in Illinois, but officials planning a tribal casino in Beloit say that decision...
8/28/2012
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Beloit Casino Still Needs Federal Approval
(Wisconsin) -- Efforts to bring a Native American operated casino to Beloit are in a holding pattern. The federal government still needs to give the green light to the...
5/29/2012
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Casino supporters push ahead
(Wisconsin) -- The developers behind casino proposals in Beloit and Rockford, Ill., both say they’ll move ahead with plans no matter who gets the green light first...
5/27/2012
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Beloit, Rockford casino supporters push ahead
(Wisconsin) -- The developers behind casino proposals in Beloit and Rockford, Ill., both say they’ll move ahead with plans no matter who gets the green light first.
4/8/2012
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Officials in Rockton, South Beloit cheer progress of Beloit casino
(Wisconsin) -- With efforts to bring a casino to Rockford tied up in the state Legislature, officials in at least two northern Winnebago County communities are pinning...
4/2/2012
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Professor: Evidence of Ho-Chunk Nation Settling in Beloit-Area
(Wisconsin) -- Plans for a Beloit Casino are making their way to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and supporters hope the city's historical ties to the Ho-Chunk Nation...
4/1/2012
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Professor says 1829 census shows Ho-Chunk ties to Beloit area
(Wisconsin) -- Ancestors of the Ho-Chunk Nation could have built some of the ancient Indian mounds that dot the Beloit College campus and nearby locations.
3/27/2012
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Ho-Chunk votes to approve agreement for casino
(Wisconsin) -- The proposed casino in Beloit cleared its final local hurdle Tuesday when members of the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature voted 6-5, with one member abstaining...
3/21/2012
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Casino deal OK’d by tribe
(Wisconsin) -- The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Beloit and Rock County Tuesday, closing out an initial phase of...
3/20/2012
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Ho-Chunk give final OK to agreement
(Wisconsin) -- The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature voted 6-5 today to ratify the intergovernmental agreement for the proposed Ho-Chunk casino project in Beloit, Beloit City...
3/12/2012
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Casino deal raises problem gambling concerns
(Wisconsin) -- During the same week the Beloit City Council and the Rock County Board of Supervisors advanced plans to develop a large-scale Ho-Chunk gaming facility in...
3/9/2012
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County OKs casino deal
(Wisconsin) -- The Rock County Board of Supervisors voiced strong support for a Beloit-based casino during its regular meeting Thursday night, voting 24-2 in favor of an...
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Rock County Board OKs casino agreement
(Wisconsin) -- The Rock County Board supervisors expressed its support for the jobs and other economic development a new casino in Beloit would bring to the area before...
3/8/2012
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Beloit Casino Gets Approval from Rock County
(Wisconsin) -- Plans for a beloit casino move forward tonight..after the plan gets its second approval from the Rock County Board.
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Gov. Quinn Blasts Beloit Casino
(Illinois) -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn had a clear message for Beloit leaders when it comes to this casino competition. "Who would want to go to Beloit clap when...
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Rock County Board approves casino agreement
(Wisconsin) -- The Rock County Board voted 24-2 tonight to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Beloit and Ho-Chunk Nation for a casino in Beloit.
3/6/2012
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Beloit City Council OKs casino
(Wisconsin) -- The Beloit City Council voted Monday night to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Ho-Chunk Nation and Rock County for a casino just off of...
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City OKs casino deal
(Wisconsin) -- Plans to build a large-scale, multi-million dollar Ho-Chunk Nation gaming facility in Beloit took an important step forward Monday, as members of the...
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County committee approves Beloit casino agreement
(Wisconsin) -- Concerns over the Ho-Chunk Nation putting local land into federal trust and gambling addiction were among issues citizens and county supervisors raised...
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Rock County Considers Beloit Casino Proposal
(Wisconsin) -- The City of Beloit has upped the ante for plans to bring a casino to the Stateline, but Ho-Chunk can't cash in just yet: tonight Rock County is...
3/5/2012
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Beloit City Council OKs casino
(Wisconsin) -- The Beloit City Council voted Monday night to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Ho-Chunk Nation and Rock County for a casino just off of...
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Beloit goes all in with Ho-Chunk Nation
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit City Council Votes to end intergovernmental agreement with two Chippewa tribes, and votes to start a new one with Ho-Chunk Nation.
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Beloit moves forward with plans for Ho Chunk Nation Casino
(Wisconsin) -- After about 12 years, the Beloit Casino Project moves forward in a new direction. Beloit Council Members voted in favor of a intergovernmental agreement...
3/4/2012
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Beloit to vote on casino pact
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit and Rock County stand to gain millions of dollars annually through an agreement on the verge of approval for a new casino in Beloit.
3/3/2012
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Council scheduled to discuss casino IGA
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit City Council members are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on the intergovernmental agreement Monday related to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s...
2/15/2012
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Casino workers would work under tribal law
(Wisconsin) -- Workers at a proposed Beloit casino would not be covered by state employment protections because of the Ho-Chunk Nation's sovereign immunity. Instead...
2/14/2012
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Casino deal nearly ready for council
(Wisconsin) -- An intergovernmental agreement needed to advance the Ho-Chunk Nation's proposed casino development in Beloit could come before the Beloit City Council...
2/3/2012
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Ho-Chunk to build housing Head Start site
(Wisconsin) -- The Ho-Chunk Nation is proposing to build housing for 14 families and a new Head Start building in the town of Delton.
2/2/2012
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Casino payments may total $7M
(Wisconsin) -- Putting an exact value on what the Ho-Chunk Nation's proposed gaming development could be worth to the City of Beloit and Rock County is difficult to do...
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Casinos hard to compare
(Wisconsin) -- The City of Beloit's pending agreement with the Ho-Chunk Nation to develop a modern, multi-million dollar gaming facility will be one of a kind, said City...
1/27/2012
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Rock County Board hears casino plan
(Wisconsin) -- Green construction, local jobs and a timeline were the top questions among Rock County Board members after hearing the first formal presentation on the...
1/26/2012
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County Officials Consider Beloit Casino
(Wisconsin) -- Officials are moving forward with plans for Beloit's first casino. The City of Beloit has been working for months with the Ho-Chunk nation to draft a...
1/22/2012
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Ads In Favor Of Beloit Casino Hit Airwaves
(Wisconsin) -- The battle over a proposed Beloit casino is heating up. The side in favor of building the casino hit the airwaves recently with TV ads trying to build...
1/20/2012
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Ads In Favor Of Beloit Casino Hit Airwaves
(Wisconsin) -- The battle over a Beloit casino is heating up. The side in favor of the casino hit the airwaves with TV ads trying to build support for the project. Ho-...
1/19/2012
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South Beloit officials weigh effect of casino in Beloit
(Wisconsin) -- Mayor Mike Duffy is sold on the potential benefits for the city of South Beloit if the Ho-Chunk Nation builds a casino and convention center just a few...
1/18/2012
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Citizens air viewpoints on casino project
(Wisconsin) -- The Ho-Chunk Nation's proposed casino development in Beloit drew a wide range of characterizations from residents who voiced their opinions during a...
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South Beloit sees benefits from casino complex
(Wisconsin) -- South Beloit would benefit tremendously if a tribal casino were to be built in Beloit, South Beloit Mayor Michael Duffy said Tuesday.
1/17/2012
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Beloit Casino Debate
(Wisconsin) -- The saga continues on whether or not Beloit residents want a casino. About 50 people showed up Tuesday night to face off with leaders of the Ho Chunk...
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Residents voice support, concerns on Beloit casino
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit residents expressed a mix of support for the jobs that a proposed casino could bring to the area, along with concerns about gambling during a...
1/16/2012
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Beloit residents urged to share opinions on casino deal at City Council meeting Tuesday
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit area residents wishing to express their views and opinions on the proposed Ho-Chunk casino development are being encouraged to attend Tuesday...
1/14/2012
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County casino vote not set yet
(Wisconsin) -- In order to the move the proposed Ho-Chunk casino project forward, an intergovernmental agreement must be approved by the City of Beloit, the Ho-Chunk...
1/13/2012
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Chippewa want to be part of casino talks
(Wisconsin) -- On Tuesday, the Ho-Chunk Nation presented its plans for a $150 million casino facility in Beloit to the public. Two days later, representatives from the...
1/11/2012
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Citizens react with support, some reservations to plans
(Wisconsin) -- Positively or negatively, Beloiters appear fired up over the prospect of the Ho-Chunk Nation building a casino here. About 200 area residents crammed into...
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Ho-Chunk details Beloit casino plan
(Wisconsin) -- Call it peanut butter and jelly or salt and pepper. The leader of the Ho-Chunk Nation used both Tuesday night to describe its relationship with the city...
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Ho-Chunk plans for casino with up to 2,000 employees
(Wisconsin) -- Up to 2,000 permanent jobs, 500 construction jobs, a swath of spin-off development and somewhere between $150 million to $200 million in overall...
1/10/2012
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Beloit casino plans move forward
(Wisconsin) -- With Illinois gambling expansion plans on hold, which includes a Rockford casino, there's some gambling action north of our border. In Beloit, a...
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Beloit Residents Get First Look At Proposed Casino Project
(Wisconsin) -- Beloit residents on Tuesday night got their first look at Ho-Chunk's proposal to being a casino to their community. Negotiations between the city and...
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