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Demolition begins on former Tribune plant for Bally’s Casino

The new casino and hotel tower are set to open in September 2026

August 29, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Bally’s secures financing and redesigns casino to include hotel tower

Demolition will soon start to prepare the site for new construction

July 17, 2024 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

Urbanize Wrapped: Chicago’s Most Anticipated Projects in 2024

Bally’s Casino, 400 Lake Shore, and 1000M make the list

December 29, 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

Bally’s Casino at Medinah Temple is now open

As of 8:00 am, the casino open for business

September 9, 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

First state approvals secured for Medinah Temple temporary casino

The vote represents the first step in state approvals

February 13, 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

Permits issued for Medinah Temple temporary casino

The landmarked exterior will be preserved with minor sign changes

December 24, 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