Bally's reports it has topped $10M in revenue at temporary Chicago casino
Bally's noted that the Chicago casino was its only Illinois property to show month-over-month revenue growth, despite poor weather conditions.
Bally's noted that the Chicago casino was its only Illinois property to show month-over-month revenue growth, despite poor weather conditions.
Bally's noted that the Chicago casino was its only Illinois property to show month-over-month revenue growth, despite poor weather conditions.
"The city's budgeting for the casino has always been overly, wildly optimistic."
The money fell well short of expectations in Bally's first three months at their temporary site at The Medinah Temple in River North. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye digs into the numbers.
The start of a new 24-hour, seven-day-a-week schedule at Bally's casino in Chicago. It starts when the casino opens at 8 a.m.
Bally's plans to operate the temporary casino for up to three years while building a permanent casino in the River West neighborhood.
The temporary casino will be open while Bally's builds a permanent one at the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West.
The temporary casino will be open while Bally's builds a permanent one at the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West. That could take up to three years.
The city could be just days away from having a casino, but even before it opens, it's getting mixed reviews.
"We've done our work, and now the regulators are going in, making sure everything works the way they want it to work. The doors should be opening soon. It's pretty exciting."
The bright red signs are visible at the Medinah Temple, but it won't open until the end of August. Right now you'll find "now hiring" signs with a Q-R code for people to apply.
Some say the least Bally's can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process.
Some say the least Bally’s can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process as they move ahead with a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in River North.
Bally's must still clear additional regulatory hurdles, including a two- to four-day test run of the temporary casino, before getting its necessary permit.
Bally’s is inching closer to opening the temporary casino inside the old Medinah Temple in River North, but the casino still has to jump through several hoops before they can open the doors. CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports.
Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's is holding a big hiring event this weekend for its upcoming Chicago casino. The job fair is taking place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCormick Place West. Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
The board approved supplier licenses for the two companies representing the Medinah Temple building and the land it sits on.
Possibly coming this summer: a new temporary casino in downtown Chicago. On Thursday, the Illinois Gaming Board approved supplier licenses for the two companies representing the Medinah Temple building and the land it sits on.
A light lake breeze will keep temperatures in the 60s lakeside and 70s inland.
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The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
Rapaport is known for his pro-Israel social media presence, which has generated controversy.
Students protested and walked out of commencement at the University of Chicago. This comes as the university withholds degrees from four students after they participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The university confirms one person was arrested.
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
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