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Resident urges DeKalb to ban lottery vending machines after vape-machine prohibition

5404008 · July 16, 2025
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Kathy Gilroy told the council she applauds DeKalb—s unanimous ban on vape vending machines and urged the city to extend that prohibition to lottery vending machines, citing stings she conducted and concerns about minors and gambling addiction.

DeKALB, Ill. — During the public participation portion of the July 14 DeKalb City Council meeting, resident Kathy Gilroy urged the council to ban lottery vending machines, saying they allow access to gambling and are not age-gated in the same way the council had just banned vape vending machines.

Gilroy opened by congratulating the council on its…

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