Bally's chairman says doors open soon at the Medinah Temple
"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."
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"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.
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 casino has more than 700 positions available - including game dealers, slot attendants, and security guards.
Tonight, residents can meet the developer, architects, and consultants to ask questions, get updates and give feedback.
Tonight, residents can meet the developer, architects, and consultants to ask questions, get updates and give feedback.
The casino has more than 700 positions available, including game dealers, slot attendants, and security guards.
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved moving two casinos in the suburbs.
The Hollywood casinos in Joliet and Aurora are moving to new buildings.
The board approved supplier licenses for the two companies representing the Medinah Temple building and the land it sits on.
The Illinois Gaming Board approved the Old Medinah Temple Building, which is set to house the temporary Bally's Casino.
The make-shift location would be at the Medinah Temple on Ohio Street in River North.
The $1.7 billion project is still waiting for the Illinois Gaming Board to approve its casino license.
Bally's is still awaiting approval of its casino license from the Illinois Gaming Board.
Bally's is still awaiting license approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.
Bally's is also scheduled to appear before the Chicago Plan Commission to discuss possible changes stemming from the public meetings.
Leaders with Bally's laid out plans Tuesday night for the temporary casino location at the Medinah Temple in River North.
Leaders with Bally's laid out plans Tuesday night for the temporary casino location at the Medinah Temple in River North. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A final vote will be held at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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