Chicago casino approved by City Council

Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.

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.

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

Cyclist killed in Chicago crash devoted time to help disadvantaged youth

Friends remember the joking and the laughter that always followed Samuel Bell, who relished his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth.

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

Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'

“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”

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 City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday

"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."

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.

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.