Argosy Alton
Location: Alton
Year opened: 1991
Employees: 572
Visitors in 2008: 1.183 million
2008 total Illinois tax revenue generated: $19.2 million
2008 local share of tax revenue: $5.7 million
The local share of tax money from Argosy Alton has funded:
- $1 million a year street improvement program
- Development of Alton Riverfront and Alton Marina
- Construction of new Alton firehouse
- Construction of new Alton law enforcement facility
- Development of a "Rainy Day" fund
- Contribution to fund municipal vehicle replacement
The Argosy Alton charitable donations to the community include:
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