![State Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago), and about a dozen other lawmakers sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders a letter last week urging them to consider minority businesses and their involvement in the gambling industries.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/53530/sen._jones_picture__medium.jpg)
Lawmakers Want Minority Involvement In Sports Betting Industry
With only four days left in the Illinois legislative session, some lawmakers say they are ready to move forward with a gambling expansion proposal. But many others have pressing questions about diversity and business opportunities — one of several issues left to be worked out before the end of session May 31.