Location: Illinois
‘I’ll be up for the challenge’: Chicago mayor unfazed by Bally’s financial uncertainty
Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration is closely watching the financial drama surrounding Bally’s and its plans for a... more
Illinois: Judge throws out challenge to Waukegan casino selection process, a win for Full House
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging Waukegan’s chosen candidates to operate a casino — which were submitted to the Illinois Gaming Board... more
OPINION: Gambling expansion continues to pay off for Illinois
Changes on Illinois’ broad — and getting broader — gambling front produced $5.4 billion in gross revenues and $1.5 billion in tax revenues... more
Illinois House proposal could pave way for video gambling in Chicago
A Springfield ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a measure that could help pave the way for Chicago to legalize the kind of video... more
Chicago: Fans flock to Wrigley Field for matchup against Rockies
Another season of Cubs baseball at Wrigley Field gets started Monday when the team hosts the Rockies to kick off a three-game series. The... more
Full House Resorts awaits Illinois Supreme Court decision before building its Waukegan casino
As Bally’s scrambles to assemble financing to begin work on its proposed $1.74 billion permanent Chicago hotel and casino, Full House... more
Group wants to open thoroughbred track, racino in suburban Chicago
When Illinois Governor JB Pritzker legalized sports betting in June 2019 as part of a massive gaming expansion bill, one other component... more
As March Madness begins Bally’s Chicago remains on the sidelines, still without a sportsbook
March Madness tipped off this week with a record $2.72 billion expected to be legally wagered on the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball... more
EDITORIAL: As Bally’s troubles mount, City Hall has to make sure Chicago casino is a winning bet
With each passing month, the planned Bally’s Chicago casino seems less like the promised sure thing that will generate enough revenue... more
Chicago: Kyle Long places first bet at DraftKings Sportsbook
Former Chicago Bear Kyle Long made history as he placed the first bet at the new DraftKings Sportsbook in near Wrigley Field in Chicago.... more
