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Certain aspects of Medinah Temple to remain untouched as it transforms into temporary casino

By FOX 32 News
Published  July 20, 2022 4:49pm CDT
River West
FOX 32 Chicago

Preserving the integrity of Medinah Temple as it converts to a casino

Officials involved in the development of a temporary casino in River West are working to ease concerns about the remodeling of the historic Medinah Temple.

CHICAGO - Officials involved in the development of a temporary casino in River West are working to ease concerns about the remodeling of the historic Medinah Temple.

The landmark used to be an amphitheater and auditorium before becoming a retail space.

Architects involved in the remodeling of the building say the copper domes, third-floor ceiling and stained-glass windows will remain untouched.

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This will preserve the integrity of the original 1912 architecture.

Bally's is putting in a temporary casino until opening up at their permanent location on the Near West Side.