Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand
The hedge fund owner whose East Coast corporation is poised to break ground on Chicago’s first casino pledged Thursday “to keep our promises” to neighbors of a massive gaming complex in River West — but a room full of skeptical residents pushed back on a proposal they worry will increase traffic and crime.
Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago
Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.
Lightfoot could announce pick for Chicago casino site as soon as Thursday: sources
Sources at City Hall told FOX 32 Chicago that Mayor Lori Lightfoot could announce her pick for a casino site as soon as Thursday.
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Report: Lightfoot expected to choose this developer for Chicago casino — here's where it'd be located
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
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Chicago alderwoman opposes Hard Rock Casino's proposal to build in her ward
“The Hard Rock Casino at One Central would be dropped into an existing, well established community. I have concerns about the density of the Hard Rock Casino proposal…the public safety impacts…the financials… and the infrastructure needs.”
Winning $850K lottery ticket sold at popular Hyde Park store
A store that has been a fixture in the Hyde Park community for over 30 years is buzzing with excitement after selling a winning $850,000 ticket over the weekend.
Woman wins $10M off lottery scratcher bought by accident in Tarzana
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3 locations being considered for Chicago's first casino
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th Ward, told FOX 32 that residents are concerned the casino could bring more crime to the area, negatively impact home values and lead to more gambling addiction and traffic in an already busy area.
