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Superstructure permit issued for casino portion at Bally’s Casino at 705 W. Chicago

The casino and hotel tower are set to open in late 2026

July 31, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Renovation permit issued for office to residential conversion at 688 N. Milwaukee

Two floors of office space will become 22 residential apartments

July 26, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Universal announces plans for immersive horror experience at 700 W. Chicago

The attraction will occupy the vacant building across from Bally’s Casino

June 30, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Superstructure permit issued for hotel tower at Bally’s Casino at 705 W. Chicago

The casino and hotel tower are set to open in late 2026

June 18, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Tower crane permit issued for Bally’s Casino at 705 W. Chicago

Construction has resumed after being halted for a subcontractor’s potential ties to the mob

May 27, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Permits are in the works for office to residential conversion at 688 N. Milwaukee

Two floors of office space will become 22 residential apartments

April 26, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Renderings emerge for revised Bally’s Casino scheme

The hotel component will be delayed and moved elsewhere on the site

February 9, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Bally’s Casino hotel tower will shift due to city water pipes

The hotel component will be delayed and moved elsewhere on the site

January 23, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Details emerge for mixed-use development at 700 W. Chicago

The overall project has been dubbed Halsted Landing

November 27, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Illinois Gaming Board grants Bally’s permanent casino license

An extension for the temporary facility was also approved

October 30, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Onni Group plans multiple towers at 700 W. Chicago

The masterplan calls for almost 2,500 units in towers reaching 650 feet

July 27, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

City approves updated design for Bally’s Casino

The casino and entertainment complex have a refreshed design

May 12, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves rezoning for Bally’s Casino

The casino is set to replace the Tribune printing plant

December 26, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission approves Bally’s Casino

The casino is set to replace the Tribune printing plant

December 13, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves NOMA

The first phase will turn the Salvation Army building into a hotel

October 31, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission approves NOMA

The first phase will turn the Salvation Army building into a hotel

October 21, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

CoD reviews Bally’s casino plan

The project got extensive feedback during the two-hour meeting

September 19, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Committee on Design reviews NOMA

The mixed-use development will center around the Salvation Army building

July 15, 2022 by Lukas Kugler