The study also estimated 60 percent of patrons arriving by car will either park or valet. Credit: Melody Mercado/Block Club Chicago Tim Doron, senior traffic consultant with Fish Transportation, answers questions from residents on the site’s traffic study.

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The $1.7 billion development will boast a casino, restaurants, a spa and a hotel tower that will have a shimmering facade to reflect the water on the river.īally's said on Wednesday the Department of Planning and Urban Development approved the proposed site plan solidifying plans to begin construction in late 2024.īally's still needs Illinois Gaming Board approval before it can begin gambling operations in River West. The re-invention of the old Tribune printing site will connect the lower riverbank to multiple levels that include outdoor dining. The updated design is a bit less flashy than previous plans.īally's said this new design is meant to create a sense of wonder and adventure accessible to everyone and its focus is on bringing in nature and wellness through the addition of numerous public plazas and parks.

Plan for temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple lacks safety details, River North alderman says The casino resort development will be located at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street on the riverfront. The plan was approved by the city earlier this week. The plans include a hotel with up to 500 rooms and 10 restaurants and bars. Bally's has released renderings of its planned Chicago casino complex in River West.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - New renderings have been released for the Bally's casino complex in River West.

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