Special Committee on the Chicago Casino
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
- Attendance - Reconvened meeting from May 20, 2022
- 1 Host Community Agreement with Bally's Chicago Operating Company LLC for development and operation of Chicago casinoResolution
- 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 8 and 17 regarding casino in ChicagoOrdinance