Location: Illinois

Illinois bettors plunked down more than $1 billion on sports in October, a new record for the state’s young sports betting industry and one... more

Plans to build a permanent casino and entertainment district in Chicago’s River West continue to evolve based on feedback from residents,... more

The hospitality industry is among those hardest hit by the one-two punch of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, but leaders say relief is... more

City officials and Bally’s Corp. leaders aimed to allay some concerns from residents about the planned transformation of Medinah Temple... more

Back in 1992 William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M.... more

Days after buying the 30-acre Freedom Center printing site, Bally’s has sold the land to a Chicago real estate investment firm, leasing it... more

Bally’s completed its $200 million purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant Friday, paving the way to build Chicago’s long-sought and... more

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort is not yet open, but it’s already acquired a marquee player from the area. Parent company... more

The Illinois Gaming Board reported an adjusted sports wagering revenue total of more than $78.4 million for September, leaving the state... more

Aurora has started the process of establishing a tax increment financing district for the property where Hollywood Casino plans to build a... more