City announces five finalists for Chicago casino; two proposals for McCormick Place not on list

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city has shortlisted three bids for a casino within the Chicago city limits.

The proposals that were approved are as follows:Bally's Corporation Proposal for the Chicago Tribune Publishing Center

The Bally's bid for this site includes a temporary facility adjacent to the Freedom Center by retrofitting an existing building.Rendering of Hard Rock International's proposed casino within the proposed One Central development project near Soldier FIeld. Hard Rock International is proposing to build its casino within the massive proposed One Central development, which is itself still just a concept that has yet to receive city or state approval as it seeks $6.

An exhibit from Hard Rock provided by the city did not specify if this proposal would include an upfront payment to the city.

 

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