Bally’s buys Freedom Center for $200 million, taking ownership of Tribune printing plant and future site of Chicago’s casino – Chicago Tribune*

Chicago Tribune’s Freedom Center on July 28, 2022.While Bally’s is preparing to develop the 30-acre site, it may not own the land itself for long. The publicly traded company said earlier this month it plans to sell the land and lease it back to raise money for the proposed casino complex.
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debtsor
3 years ago

The irony here is lost on the City. Newspapers are the past. Gambling is the future. All of which is funded by private equity.

The Paraclete
3 years ago

Lori’s casino shell game?

Stewie the Roof Baby
3 years ago

Guaranteed Income checks cashed for free!

Ming the Merciless
3 years ago

Ka Ching!

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