Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago
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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 react to Bally's casino proposal for River West

Chicagoans react to Bally's casino proposal for River West

A casino can bring in a lot of money for Chicago, however, neighbors are concerned it will also bring trouble in the way of traffic congestion, crime and construction inconvenience. 

A casino can bring in a lot of money for Chicago, however, neighbors are concerned it will also bring trouble in the way of traffic congestion, crime and construction inconvenience. 

Chicagoans react to Bally's casino bid in River West
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Chicagoans react to Bally's casino bid in River West

Bally's bid to build Chicago's first casino in River West has drawn mixed reactions from neighborhood residents.

Bally's bid to build Chicago's first casino in River West has drawn mixed reactions from neighborhood residents.

Chicagoans have mixed reactions to city's casino pick
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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.

Report: Mayor Lightfoot favors Bally's bid for Chicago casino
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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.

Pritzker, Lightfoot pledge to keep abortion access for Illinois residents
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Pritzker, Lightfoot pledge to keep abortion access for Illinois residents

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.

Lightfoot strongly hints she'll ignore expected Columbus statue recommendation

Lightfoot strongly hints she'll ignore expected Columbus statue recommendation

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday hinted strongly that she plans to ignore a controversial recommendation from her own monuments committee to permanently sideline statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant and Arrigo parks and remove the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday hinted strongly that she plans to ignore a controversial recommendation from her own monuments committee to permanently sideline statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant and Arrigo parks and remove the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park.

'Hell no!' Pritzker, Lightfoot react to report suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned

'Hell no!' Pritzker, Lightfoot react to report suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned

"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.

"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.

Chicago announces bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago announces bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.

Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.

Willie Wilson calls for return of conductors, CTA police to curb mass transit crime 'crisis'
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Willie Wilson calls for return of conductors, CTA police to curb mass transit crime 'crisis'

Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.

Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.

Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board

Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board

Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.

Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.