Mayor takes casino path of least resistance, but it might not be a winning hand – Chicago Sun-Times*

"Now that Bally’s has nailed down a labor agreement, including a promise to pay its unionized workforce a 'living wage,' Lightfoot is counting on organized labor to help her muscle the site through the council. Union leaders will undoubtedly attempt to portray any alderperson who dares to oppose Bally’s plan as anti-union and anti-jobs. They will further attempt to frame the argument the way Lightfoot and Burnett have: as a choice between Bally’s and a post-election property tax increase to save police and fire pensions."