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Bally's $1.7-billion Chicago casino will be built on a 30-acre site that currently holds a Chicago Tribune printing plant

Lightfoot Establishes Community Advisory Council for Bally’s Casino Project

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with the support of Ald. Walter Burnett and casino operator Bally’s, announced the formation of a 19-member Casino Community Advisory Council (CAC) that will serve as a channel for community input as the city moves forward with the first Chicago casino.  

The proposed Casino CAC includes residents, and community groups from surrounding neighborhoods, along with experts on relevant topics. Management and oversight of the CAC will be jointly shared by the Department of Planning and Development, the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement, the Department of Transportation, and the CFO’s office.  

The primary focus of this Casino CAC is to secure community input on the development of the entire permanent site; however, it will also consider issues related to the operation of the temporary site as they are applicable to the future permanent casino project. The Casino CAC will remain intact until the opening of the casino. 

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