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River North group demands changes to make Bally’s casino more palatable

The River North Residents Association issued a wish list divided into eight categories. The most costly asks are infrastructure projects — led by the proposed Jefferson Street extension and construction of entrance and exit ramps off the Ontario-Ohio feeder.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022

Creating ‘Din City’ anywhere along Chicago River is wrong move

As part of the Bally’s casino plan, the wholesale adoption of outdoor entertainment venues on a large scale flies in the face of well-thought-out guidelines concerning Chicago River development.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022

Afternoon Edition: May 25, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Bally’s to chip in $2 million annually for public safety around temporary casino site — ‘totally insufficient,’ opponents say

With crime among the top concerns of a vocal contingent of neighbors vehemently opposed to the development, the $2 million is meant to bolster security around the temporary site at a River North intersection that already has entrenched crime issues, opposing Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) has said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

New music venue at former Morton Salt site clears key hurdle

Creating an ‘outdoor entertainment venue liquor license’ is a big step toward holding concerts this summer at the former Morton Salt facility, 1357 N. Elston Ave. But two alderpersons are a little salty about the prospect.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022

Lightfoot pushing for Friday vote on casino ordinance and host agreement with Bally’s authorizing River West casino

Zoning Committee Chairman Tom Tunney (44th), who doubles as the casino committee chairman, said he is not at all certain that the votes are there to approve the companion agreements. “There’s still a lot of work to be done. I don’t know if we can get it done by Friday.…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022

Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand

Soo Kim, CEO of Bally’s Corp., joked that after gaining Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s backing to build a casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, “it would be easier for me to be hiding in some dark, smoky room. I’m here in person telling you that we’re going to keep our…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2022

Chicago rolls the dice on Bally’s. Hedge fund owner Soo Kim says the rebranded casino company will deliver

CHICAGO — When Mayor Lori Lightfoot named Bally’s the winner of a yearlong vetting process Thursday, it ended an intense competition that saw five proposals from four development teams narrowed down to one Chicago casino.

Chicago Tribune · May 8, 2022

Bally’s boss promises casino will showcase ‘authentic’ Chicago

Voicing no concern about violence or rising costs, Soohyung Kim also said city is urging him to put a temporary gaming center in Medinah Temple.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022