New casino opens up in Chicago's south suburbs
The casino features 56 game tables, 1,400 slot machines and a sports bar. It's the 16th casino to open its doors in Illinois.
The casino features 56 game tables, 1,400 slot machines and a sports bar. It's the 16th casino to open its doors in Illinois.
A new casino is taking bets in Chicago's south suburbs. The parking lot was packed at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino when it opened its doors in East Hazel Crest on Monday morning.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
Bally’s announced Friday that it has entered into a $940 million deal with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust, for essential funding for its casino at Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue. Sara Machi reports.
Despite expectations for construction to begin this summer on a permanent Bally's casino in Chicago, a groundbreaking won't actually be held until the fall.
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
The casino opened its doors about three years ago and is keeping its commitment to give back to those in need in the surrounding neighborhoods in Northern Indiana.
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.
As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported, the casino is also extending parking hours and dining hours at a cafe inside.
A man is recovering after being accidentally shot inside a Rivers Casino parking lot Saturday morning, according to police.
The casino said a patron accidentally discharged their gun inside a car and hit a passenger.
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.
"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 says it's hiring for 700 positions including table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's says it's hiring for 700 positions including table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
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The driver of the SUV was treated on the scene by paramedics, but did not have to go to the hospital, the fire department said.
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Carissa Troia said she tried to report the disappearances to the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office, but got no help.
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
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The program should launch early next year.
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The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
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Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
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Allen and the rest of the Bears are trying to move forward with Interim Head Coach Thomas Brown after a series of frustrating losses. Matt Zahn reports.
The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons, and haven't advanced past the first round since winning the Stanley Cup in 2015.
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No one was injured in the fire, but the blaze left both the people who live there and their pets with nothing. Tara Molina reports.
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More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
The show takes up a two-and-a-half block radius of one-of-a-kind artists and shoppers.
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Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
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The Blue Demons finished 11 for 35 from deep.
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