Topping Off Bally’s Chicago

Block Club Chicago, May 1, 2026

Business leaders, local officials and union workers celebrated the installation of the final structural beam supporting the permanent Bally’s Chicago Casino on April 30. Bally’s Executive Chairman Soo Kim, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot were among those attending the event. The $1.7 billion development along the Chicago River will include hotel, entertainment and dining components and generate millions in annual tax revenue for the city. DMA worked with Bally’s Chicago on its winning casino proposal and continues to support progress on the permanent casino complex, with the casino expected to open in early 2027.

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