Beloit casino review still in the cards
BELOIT--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 federal government, officials said.
Just south of the border, however, a proposed Rockford, Ill., casino still awaits a legislative green light.
The Ho-Chunk in spring 2012 submitted its application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the off-reservation project in Beloit. The application review typically takes up to two years, and the Wisconsin governor has the final say on approval of the project.
Members of the public can give input on the environmental impact of the Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposed Beloit casino during a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday at Aldrich Middle School. The hearing is part of the bureau review process to identify physical issues related to the environment or traffic that should be evaluated, Beloit City Manager Larry Arft said.
The bureau is reviewing the nation’s application to transfer 33 acres along Interstate 90/39 to trust land and build a casino, hotel and other supporting facilities.
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Dec 12, 2012 at 7:40 p.m.
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The Indian nations are running commercials on tv right now that state "24 is enough" the number of casinos in Wis. at present. This is an attempt to keep private casinos out of Wis. Yet, they want to build another for themselves. Can you say hypocrate.
Dec 12, 2012 at 5:36 p.m.
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Its not just the casino that will come. Its the restaurants, stores and specialty shops that will come as well. Whether anyone likes gambling or not, the ones that do are already driving to Dubuque, Chicago and Wisconsin Dells to gamble. I see it as an opportunity to put Beloit on the tourist map. Might even bring in something like the Kalahari in time. This close to Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford & Madison! I remember as a kid how small the Dells were and its huge now! There's no reason we can't get a piece of the pie in our area.
Dec 12, 2012 at 4:29 p.m.
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Very, very cool, please hurry and build!
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:26 p.m.
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not good
Dec 12, 2012 at 11:42 a.m.
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You kiddin?
Build them and they will come.
Dec 12, 2012 at 11:06 a.m.
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Obamanomics - who has money, period.
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:34 a.m.
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Give up already. Who has the money to throw away at a Casino?
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