New Bally's renderings were revealed, as the company says it secured funding for its permanent Chicago casino in River North Friday.Bally's revealed new renderings Friday, after saying it secured funding for its permanent Chicago casino.
The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, a news release from the casino company said.Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casino Earlier this year, the hotel tower was moved due to the possible damage of underground water pipes, and an adjusted design for a two-phase hotel was approved."We've been working hard in the background to restore the full hotel tower for Bally's Chicago Casino and absolutely intend to meet the September 2026 opening date as planned," Bally's Corporation President George Papanier said in a statement.
On July 5, Bally's took possession of the site, located at 777 W. Chicago Ave., and preparation for demolition has begun, Bally's said.In May, Bally's reported the highest monthly revenue from its River North temporary facility since it opened in September. The mayor's office downplayed concerns about Johnson's support of a permanent casinos, saying, "The city is pleased that Bally's has reached its highest revenue numbers so far, and continues to be committed to the permanent casino project."Bally's River North casino brings in $9.