Casino bidder's legal setback in Illinois

Waukegan Potawatomi Casino LLC lost its bid to challenge the denial of a casino license after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the tribe did not have standing to sue. The court upheld a lower court's decision, emphasizing that the tribe lacked a vested legal interest in the licensing process. The ruling also confirmed that the licensing process had concluded with another casino receiving the license, making the challenge moot.

The casino had sued Waukegan, claiming discriminatory practices and violations of the state’s Open Meetings Act. However, the high court found that the legal arguments were without merit, dismissing the case.