The proposal included a 3,500-seat live music venue, a 500-room hotel tower, restaurants, six different bars and lounges, and more than 3,000 slot machines and 166 gaming tables. Hard Rock (ONE Central Site), West of Soldier Field – Hard Rock proposed a $1.74 billion casino resort just to the north of McCormick Place on Chicago’s lakefront. Registration for the event begins May 5 at 11 a.m. The public can weigh in on May 12, on the selected proposal at a community engagement event at UIC Forum, at 725 W Roosevelt Rd. That agreement will then be evaluated by an Alderman special committeeĪll of the City Council will be involved in the process for the final recommendation, and the formal development process will begin following approval from the City Council and the Illinois Gaming Board. What Happens Next?Īccording to the mayor's office, 'a comprehensive host community agreement memorializing the agreed upon terms will be negotiated.' Here's what we know about the new Bally's Casino coming to River West, and what happens next.Īccording to reports, Bally's is reportedly close to a labor deal with the Chicago Federation of Labor that would require the entire complex to use union workers. Several holiday events around Chicago get underway this weekend as season approaches
