“If going to usurp that entire process … before we’ve completed our work and just making a decision, I wish she would have told us that at the outset.” “My understanding was we would have the opportunity to evaluate the options and … actually vote on it,” nearby Ald. Walter Burnett (27th), whose ward the casino would be in, said in a news release he supports Bally’s coming to the Tribune Publishing site.īut neighboring officials have voiced opposition to the Bally’s plan - and some had concerns about Lightfoot announcing it without including City Council. Lightfoot cited Bally’s financial benefits when announcing why it was picked, saying it will provide a $40 million upfront payment to the city and $4 million annually for the Host Community Agreement, and it’s the only operator that didn’t have a competing casino in the region.īally’s also has an agreement with organized labor, and the company has “committed to take input from the community” on how it redevelops the Tribune site, Lightfoot said.Īld. Wabash Ave., “due to its proximity to major transit and retail/hospitality corridors” and in an effort to boost nearby businesses struggling during COVID-19, according to the mayor’s office. The temporary casino will be located at the Medinah Temple, 600 N. Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Open dropdown menu.South Chicago, East Side Open dropdown menu.Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards Open dropdown menu.

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