Casino zoning clears Chicago City Council panel after minority hiring assurances

Zoning for a Bally’s casino in Chicago got the blessing Tuesday of a City Council committee as a key alderperson accepted the company’s promises to hire minorities.

Proposed Chicago casino endorsed by city planning commission
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The city?s planning agency Monday approved zoning for the proposed Bally?s casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, a step in the $1.7 billion project?s journey through government approvals.

Proposed Chicago casino endorsed by city planning commission Monday

The city’s planning agency Monday approved zoning for the proposed Bally’s casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, a step in the $1.7 billion project’s journey through government approvals.

Illinois sets record with more than $1 billion wagered on sports in October

Illinois bettors plunked down more than $1 billion on sports in October, a new record for the state’s young sports betting industry and one of the highest monthly figures recorded anywhere in the U.S. since the industry was legalized, gambling regulators announced Thursday.

Bally’s tries to allay concerns about temporary Medinah Temple casino at community meeting

City officials and Bally’s Corp. leaders aimed to allay some concerns from residents about the planned transformation of Medinah Temple downtown into a temporary casino at a community meeting Tuesday evening.

Idaho man wins $50,000 after buying 'first and only' lotto ticket

Even after his kids confirmed the big win, he went back to the store where he purchased the ticket to make sure it was real.

Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in suburban Chicago

Check your tickets because a convenience store in suburban Chicago sold a winning $1 million ticket for last weekend's Powerball drawing.

Bally's closes $200M deal for Chicago casino property

Bally's has officially closed the deal on the location for a casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood.

Bally's officially buys Freedom Center
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Bally's has officially closed the deal on the location for a casino in River West

Winning $200K Powerball ticket sold in Indiana

Check your tickets, because a convenience store in Indiana sold a winning $200,000 ticket for Saturday's Powerball drawing.