Bally’s wins Chicago casino bid but some residents are against the proposal
The Lightfoot administration touts the forthcoming casino as a milestone for Chicago. But some residents are disappointed with the mayor’s pick.
By Stephanie Kim, Daniel TuckerBally’s wins Chicago casino bid but some residents are against the proposal
The Lightfoot administration touts the forthcoming casino as a milestone for Chicago. But some residents are disappointed with the mayor’s pick.
By Stephanie Kim, Daniel TuckerMayor Lori Lightfoot announced the winning bid for Chicago’s first casino Thursday, saying Bally’s Corporation presented “the strongest financial offer” to the city. If approved by the City Council and the Illinois Gaming Board, Bally’s would bring a $1.7 billion casino to the site of the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West.
Reset checks in with a city official for more details and with a residents group that opposes the plan.
GUESTS: Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor for Economic and Neighborhood Development for the City of Chicago
Brian Israel, president and treasurer of the River North Residents Association