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IL Court Throws Out Liquor Taxes, Video Gambling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- An Illinois appellate court has thrown out legalized video gambling and higher taxes on liquor and candy that were supposed to fund a $31 billion state construction plan.

The court ruled the 2009 law violated the state Constitution's prohibition on bills that deal with more than one subject.

The justices ruled that other legislation creating the statewide construction plan was
linked to it so should be voided too.

The taxes took effect in September 2009. Gov. Pat Quinn's office plans to appeal the ruling to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, a liquor distributor, sued Quinn and other state officials over the law.

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