One year since Wind Creek Chicago Southland opened, 41 towns in the south and southwest suburbs have each received $118,154 in revenue from the casino’s operations, and two received a good deal more.
A total of 5% of the casino’s revenue is distributed among local communities, mandated in the law creating the license. Of that, 2% is split between East Hazel Crest and Homewood, where the casino is located. Wind Creek is mostly in East Hazel Crest, but its parking garage is in Homewood.
The remaining 3% is split equally among 43 municipalities, including East Hazel Crest and Homewood, and distributed monthly. As of Nov. 7, that came out to $118,154.10 apiece. The money can only be used for capital improvement projects or pension payments.
