Talk of gaming expansion seems to be an annual tradition here in Illinois. Each year hopes are inflated and every year it seems nothing at all comes of it.

Well, this year is no different. Again there is talk about new casinos in the state and again Rockford is part of the discussion. State Rep. Bob Rita joined the show last week to discuss the possibility of a gaming expansion bill getting to the Governor's desk this month. He told us he expects a bill will pass the house before the end of this session.

Here's our full chat with State Rep. Bob Rita:

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