Casino operator Bally’s faces no city fines for demolition debris dumped into Chicago River
A portion of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center remains standing after demolition was halted last month. The casino ...
Bally’s resumes demolition at Freedom Center as city lowers revenue projections, looks to permanent casino to meet goals
Supplanting the Freedom Center with the planned $1.7 billion gambling palace remains a high priority for Bally’s and the city ...
"Cultural Stadium" plan aims to revitalize downtown Chicago through the arts
Some of their ideas include a floating stage on the Chicago River, a barge to host a floating farmers market, or food trucks ...
Navy Pier and Chicago River host big fireworks shows to ring in New Year 2025
As Chicago prepares to ring in 2025, thousands are putting on their sparkly dresses and party hats and heading downtown to ...
One paddle at a time, volunteer guides forge bonds to Chicago River’s rich history and ecology
Marvin Fournier launched two canoes off a city park boat dock on a recent December afternoon, as he has done countless times ...
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Bally’s Chicago Casino Rings Up Just $63.2M in New City Revenue, Far Behind Projections
Nearly 70% of those revenues came from the $44 million in flat fees Bally’s agreed to pay in 2023 and 2024 as part of the ...
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Chicago Neighborhoods
Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...
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Chicago’s other river: Planners dream of a recreational rebirth for Calumet River
the Calumet River has been a vital part of the Chicago economy. It’s also polluted and not welcoming to recreational users. While it may take decades, a planning process by the city and pushed ...