Chicago mayor erupts during City Council meeting, calling alderman a 'liar'
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
Chicago City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West
Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds.
Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds.
Chicago committee approves casino at Medinah Temple
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago casino: Community engagement event to be held Thursday for new casino
Chicago residents have the ability to share their thoughts on the city's new casino at a community engagement event Thursday.
Chicago residents have the ability to share their thoughts on the city's new casino at a community engagement event Thursday.
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.
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.
Chicagoans have mixed reactions to city's casino pick
Bally's, which operates more than a dozen casinos in the United States, proposed to spend more than $1.7 billion to build a casino and entertainment complex on a site that currently holds the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center.
Bally's, which operates more than a dozen casinos in the United States, proposed to spend more than $1.7 billion to build a casino and entertainment complex on a site that currently holds the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center.
Bally's River West casino proposal gets Lightfoot's approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
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.
Sources at City Hall told FOX 32 Chicago that Mayor Lori Lightfoot could announce her pick for a casino site as soon as Thursday.
Lightfoot could announce pick for Chicago casino site this week: 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.
Sources at City Hall told FOX 32 Chicago that Mayor Lori Lightfoot could announce her pick for a casino site as soon as Thursday.
Chicago moving quickly on casino project
The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.
The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.
$750,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Chicago area
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Report: Mayor Lightfoot favors Bally's bid for Chicago casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
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.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
Report: Lightfoot expected to choose Bally's for new Chicago casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.
$12.5 million winning lottery ticket sold in Chicago area
Heads up, Chicago area lottery players! Are you the winner?
Heads up, Chicago area lottery players! Are you the winner?
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.”
“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.”
Ald. Dowell opposes Hard Rock Casino bid in Chicago
One bid for a potential Chicago casino was dealt a serious blow after an influential alderwoman said she opposes the Hard Rock Casino's proposal.
One bid for a potential Chicago casino was dealt a serious blow after an influential alderwoman said she opposes the Hard Rock Casino's proposal.
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.
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.