The Chicago Tribune story can be viewed here. The approvals give Bally’s Chicago until September 2026 to build out its permanent facility at the site of the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant. On October 26, the Illinois Gaming Board granted Bally’s Chicago a four-year-ownership license and a 12-month extension to operate its temporary casino at Medinah Temple. October 2023: RNRA Advocacy for High-Priority Issues and Temporary Facility Extension Bally’s Chicago has been limited to a 20-hour daily schedule since opening its temporary casino Sept. On December 6, The Illinois Gaming Board signed off on the casino’s request for expanded hours. Your non-public information will never be shared externally without your permission.ĭecember 2023: 24/7 Operations Commence at Temporary Facility. If you would like to receive additional information on this and related topics from the River North Residents Association, please subscribe to our newsletter.

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