Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday she has formed a new advisory council designed to gather community input on the city’s casino plan, as Bally’s moves forward with their plans for a temporary casino in River North and a permanent casino in River West.

“Since beginning the process to secure a Chicago Casino, my administration has remained dedicated to ensuring our residents have every opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns about it,” Lightfoot said in a statement. “This Community Advisory Council will create a tangible space for this important engagement and allow community stakeholders of all kinds to have a meaningful impact before, during, and after the casino’s construction.”