# Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of Council ordinance allowing video gaming terminals

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance) › [9th Ward: Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9)

- Record number: **R2026-0022536**
- Type: Resolution; category: Illinois, State Of
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (13): [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10th Ward), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15th Ward), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7th Ward), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13th Ward), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24th Ward), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50th Ward), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23rd Ward), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Introduction Date: Jan 21, 2026
- Final Action Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=1EFDDD32-EEF6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)

## Roll call: Adopted Feb 18, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [R2026-0022536 C.L. Finance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ac167561-79f9-4f10-bfed-119512b75595.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This is a Finance Committee report recommending that the City Council pass a resolution asking the Chicago City Clerk to send the Illinois Gaming Board a certified copy of a City Council ordinance. That ordinance, adopted by the City in 2025, allows video gaming terminals within the City of Chicago. The committee approved the recommendation by a voice vote with no one voting against it.

- The resolution asks the City Clerk to give the Illinois Gaming Board a certified copy of the Council ordinance allowing video gaming terminals in Chicago.
- The ordinance was adopted by the City in 2025; the exact ordinance number and adoption date are unclear in the scanned text.
- The resolution was introduced by Alderman Anthony Beale (9th Ward) and others.
- The Committee on Finance, chaired by Pat Dowell, recommends that the full City Council pass the resolution.
- The committee approved it by voice vote with no dissenting votes in February 2026; the report is dated February 18, 2026.

**Who**: The resolution directs the Chicago City Clerk to send the ordinance to the Illinois Gaming Board, and it relates to video gaming terminals in Chicago.

**Where**: City of Chicago (citywide); introduced by the 9th Ward alderman

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ac167561-79f9-4f10-bfed-119512b75595.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution would ask the Chicago City Clerk to send the Illinois Gaming Board a certified copy of the City Council ordinance that allows video gaming terminals in Chicago.

**Who it affects**

- **Chicago City Clerk's office**: The Clerk would be asked to provide a certified copy of the video gaming ordinance to the Illinois Gaming Board.
- **Illinois Gaming Board**: The state board would receive official proof of the City Council ordinance allowing video gaming terminals in Chicago.

**What changes**

- The City Clerk would send a certified copy of the ordinance allowing video gaming terminals to the Illinois Gaming Board.
- The Committee on Finance recommended that the full City Council pass the resolution, with no dissenting votes on February 11, 2026.

**Where**: City of Chicago; 9th Ward

## Timeline

- Jan 21, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Feb 11, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Feb 18, 2026: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [w9others - R22536.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b70f18bf-8b03-42b0-ab0c-5332f019c36c.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0022536 C.L. Finance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ac167561-79f9-4f10-bfed-119512b75595.pdf) (Committee Letter)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago: ALLOW STATE LICENSED VIDEO GAMING IN CITY OF CHICAGO (1 filing, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Pat Doerr; matched by semantic embedding)
- Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago: ENCOURAGE LEGALIZATION OF STATE LICENSED VIDEO GAMING IN CHICAGO (2 filings, Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025; Pat Doerr; matched by semantic embedding)
- Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago: CLARIFY STATE LICENSED VIDEO GAMING LEGALITY IN ALL CHICAGO WARDS (2 filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026; Pat Doerr; matched by semantic embedding)
- Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago: DISCUSS LICENSING PROCESS FOR STATE LICENSED VIDEO GAMING IN CITY OF CHICAGO (1 filing, Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026; Pat Doerr; matched by semantic embedding)
- Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago: DISCUSS IMPACT OF PROPOSED STATE LICENSED VIDEO GAMING LEGISLATION (1 filing, Apr 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025; Pat Doerr; matched by semantic embedding)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | Yea | $750 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago); Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago (company) |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | Yea | $500 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) | Yea | $250 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) | Yea | $250 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | Yea | $150 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |

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