The five finalist bids – two from Bally's Corporation, two from partner development firms of Rush Street Gaming LLC, and one from Hard Rock Chicago LLC – each propose a major Vegas-style casino resort. 'The selected bidder will be able to incorporate its property into the city’s vibrant cultural scene, robust public transit infrastructure, and highly diversified economy.' 'A global gateway city with 9.5 million residents, Chicago welcomed 60 million domestic and 1.5 million international visitors in 2019,' a Friday press release on the bids from the mayor's office said. The city began accepting the casino bids in April.
Pritzker's help, since she won the mayorship in 2019. It is a goal she has pursued, with Illinois Governor J.B.
The bids represent the latest step in Lightfoot's efforts to bring a major gambling center to the Windy City. CHICAGO (CN) - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office released five proposed plans for the city's first dry-land casino on Friday, each one costing more than $1 billion.
