Bally’s Chicago Casino Gets Green Light From Chicago City Council
Bally’s $1.74 billion casino project in Chicago is moving forward after getting the nod from the Chicago City Council on Wednesday. The...
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O'Rourke Firm
May 23, 20221 min read
Chicago Casino: City Council Committee Could Take Crucial Vote Monday on $1.7B Bally's Casino
The future of a Bally's Corporation casino planned for River West is on hold for now as City Council Members and a special council...
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O'Rourke Firm
May 9, 20221 min read
Chicago Casino Timeline: Next Step in Bally's Casino Approval To Take Place Monday
Bally's Corporation last week was selected by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to receive the city's only casino license, but the deal still...
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O'Rourke Firm
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Golden Nugget Casino Danville breaks ground in Illinois with plans to open by March 2023
Ground has been broken on the upcoming Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, the sixth Golden Nugget casino in the United States....
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O'Rourke Firm
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Bally’s Makes Its Pitch For Chicago Casino At Tribune Site
Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim promised to find ways to alleviate traffic concerns, integrate into the River West community, and showcase the...
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 30, 20221 min read
As NY preps pot market, sales grow on Native American land
As New York inches toward launching a retail marijuana market, sales are flourishing on some Native American territory in the state ST....
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Chicago casino bidders down to three finalists: River West, South Loop and next to Soldier Field
And then there were three. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has narrowed down the city’s five proposals for its first casino to three...
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 14, 20221 min read
Illinois Gaming Board Approves Danville Casino
Illinois regulators on Thursday gave preliminary approval for a new casino to open in downstate Danville, dealing out one of the final...
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O'Rourke Firm
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Illinois: Waukegan approves consultants for Full House's casino project, seeks strict oversight
The city of Waukegan in Lake County, Illinois, has approved consultants for Full House Resorts’ casino in the region. The operator is set...
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O'Rourke Firm
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Three Illinois casinos move to the next stage
On Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was downstate in Carterville to break ground on a new gaming facility at the Walker's Bluff winery. The...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Illinois casinos: Developers selected for new suburban casinos
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois gambling regulators are placing their bets on two companies who are promising to build big, new suburban...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 17, 20221 min read
City hears 5 bids from 3 bidders for new casino
CHICAGO - Three casino development groups are tossing their chips in to play the high stakes political game to become Chicago’s gambling...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Bally's, Hard Rock, Rush Street pitch 5 Chicago casino bids to public; Mayor weighs financial viabil
Bally's, Rush Street Gaming and Hard Rock International presented five competing bids for a permanent Chicago casino to the public during...
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O'Rourke Firm
Dec 20, 20211 min read
3 companies present bids for Chicago casino Thursday
CHICAGO — The five competing bids for a permanent Chicago casino were presented to the public during a marathon meeting Thursday. Mayor...
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O'Rourke Firm
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Walker's Bluff casino resort breaks ground; 1,400 jobs tied to $147.2 million project
CARTERVILLE — A Southern Illinois project is now underway after a ground-breaking Wednesday afternoon at Walker’s Bluff. Cynde and David...
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O'Rourke Firm
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Lightfoot’s Office Unveils Five Bids For A Chicago Casino; Public Meeting On Proposals Set For Dec.
City officials on Friday officially unveiled the five competing bids to run Chicago’s casino, as the evaluation process continues with...
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O'Rourke Firm
Nov 12, 20211 min read
More Information on the Casino Bids in Chicago is Coming Out
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues pushing to get a casino-resort in the Windy City. Recently, five different companies submitted ...
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O'Rourke Firm
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Rockford’s temporary Hard Rock Casino opens Wednesday morning
Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act opens its doors to the public at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10. The new casino will...
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O'Rourke Firm
Nov 5, 20211 min read
Hard Rock among four companies vying to develop Chicago casino
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city of Chicago has received five proposals from four different companies to...
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O'Rourke Firm
Nov 5, 20211 min read
American Indian tribes turning to partnerships to cash in on marijuana business opportunities
American Indian communities are increasingly collaborating to get a piece of the explosive growth of the cannabis industry by offering ...
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