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Committee backs video-gaming licensing and approves consent agenda including radio purchase and grant-funded police-social-work pilot
Summary
The committee discussed a proposed ordinance to license video-gaming terminals in unincorporated McHenry County (about 190 terminals tracked) and approved a consent agenda that includes grant funding for police social-work expansion and a planned purchase of 588 portable radios funded in part by RTA dollars.
The Law and Government/Liquor Committee discussed a proposed county ordinance to license video-gaming terminals in unincorporated McHenry County and voted to approve a multi-item consent agenda that included grant funding, vehicle purchases and a major radio-replacement capital project.
County staff presented the proposed gaming ordinance, saying it implements state statute authorization and creates a county licensing mechanism and enforcement sticker for terminals. Staff said the county tracks roughly…
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