Special Committee on the Chicago Casino

Monday, May 23, 2022 · 1:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Chicago, Illinois with limited remote participation

TL;DR

The City Council's Special Committee advanced the long-awaited Chicago casino project by approving a host community agreement with Bally's and recommending necessary municipal code changes. This moves Chicago closer to developing a major casino at the former Michael Reese Hospital site, which is expected to generate significant city revenue and potentially create hundreds of local jobs.

Key Decisions

  • Host Community Agreement with Bally's Approved
  • Casino Municipal Code Amendments Recommended for City Council Approval

Agenda

  1. Attendance - Reconvened meeting from May 20, 2022
  2. 1 Host Community Agreement with Bally's Chicago Operating Company LLC for development and operation of Chicago casino
    Resolution
  3. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 8 and 17 regarding casino in Chicago
    Ordinance