Bally’s casino plan clears final city hurdle, awaits Illinois Gaming Board’s license approval – CBS2 (Chicago)

The City Council voted 39-5 to approve the zoning changes Bally's needs to build its $1.7 billion casino, hotel, and entertainment complex along the Chicago River. Ald. Walter Burnett, whose ward will be home to the casino, said it is a "big deal, because it can change the face of that community because of these opportunities."
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Old Joe
3 years ago

The biggest gamble is living in Chicago!

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Mary Juana
3 years ago

It only took about 20yrs to get casino in Rockford approved and rolling, Chicago will get bumped to the front of the line?

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Pat S.
3 years ago
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Yup. It’s the Chicago Way.

When Des Plaines finally got their casino license, DP citizens were assured that theirs was the last license to be issued in the state. With that in mind, DP worked a deal that shares profits with cities and towns that didn’t get a license.

Wonder if that deal will ever be re-negotiated.

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