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Top Stories of 2011: What's Everyone Saying about Rivers Casino Opening?

No. 6 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.

 

This week we’ll look back at some of the most-read stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011. Each day we’ll add to this list of the top 10 stories.

On July 19, 2011, the Tuesday after Rivers Casino first opened, Patch put together a roundup of what a variety of news outlets were reporting about Illinois’ 10th gaming venue. Reactions were mixed. Click here to read “What’s Everyone Saying about Rivers Casino Opening.” It’s our No. 6 pick in the countdown of Des Plaines Patch’s top 10 stories of 2011.

Earning an honorable mention was a story on the casino job fair, which drew more than 5,000 applicants for the roughly 1000 positions.

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JERRY WOLFER

10:19 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

get rid of that carpeting in the buffett looks like blood on the floor. will see you for new years hope to have a great time.....................................

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john gorzelnik

10:38 am on Thursday, December 29, 2011

The casino has been open for months but the staff still has not been trained. The Cube has no one to serve customers in a timely fashion. We sat for a half hour in the bar and not one waitress came to take our order. When food is ordered it takes an hour to arrive and is cold. No one is friendly and it seems they hate working there. Who ever is in charge should get their old job back at White Castle. Try any other casino and deal with workers who truly are happy that you are there. Rivers is a waste of time and money.

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