Bally's Corporation: Making A Case For This Chicago Casino Developer Is Tough, Chicago

New casino openings for Bally’s Chicago and Hollywood Aurora set to change gambling landscape in 2026

As construction on the 34-story Bally's Chicago hotel steadily rises skyward over the Ohio feeder ramp, things are looking up for the region's casinos in 2026 amid a building boom that is reshaping ...

Chicago Casino Construction Paused Due To Vendor’s Alleged Mob Ties

An investigation into a waste-hauling services company’s alleged links to organized crime has temporarily paused construction of the new Bally’s Chicago casino. The Illinois Gaming Board stopped ...

With Chicago casino on the horizon, Bally's accepts $4.6 billion buyout, merger

The corporation behind Chicago’s casino has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder under a $4.6 billion merger agreement that will keep the company publicly traded. Bally’s announced ...

Wind Creek casino, Pope Leo’s childhood home highlighted as south suburbs tourism draws

East Hazel Crest’s Wind Creek casino and Pope Leo’s Dolton childhood home were highlighted as tourism draws by Visit Chicago Southland.

Bally's says its Chicago casino will open on time despite financial issues

A top Bally's executive Thursday said the company's long-awaited Chicago casino will open on time in early 2027 despite reports of financial issues. It comes after the company issued a warning to its ...

Bally's Corporation: Making A Case For This Chicago Casino Developer Is Tough

Bally's Corporation has a long history, with roots in Chicago and a legacy of acquiring orphaned casino hotels. Standard General's plan to take Bally private for Chicago casino financing faced ...

With flu season already starting, Chicago doctors urge people to get their flu shots early

Flu season is hitting earlier this year, with hospitals already tracking cases across Chicago, about a month earlier than ...

Chicago doctors warn flu season is starting earlier than normal

Flu season is hitting earlier this year, with hospitals already tracking cases across Chicago, about a month earlier than ...

More than 1,000 birds reported killed or injured in building collisions in Chicago area over the weekend

Advocates say the devastating toll during fall migration highlights the urgent need for an ordinance to require bird-friendly ...

Chicago, Illinois early voting sites expand in all counties on Monday morning; find your nearest location

Chicago and Illinois early voting expands Monday morning, with all 50 city sties and more voting locations in every county ...

Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams has been the most important player for the Chicago Bears since he was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 ...

Race for Chicago mayor revs up with candidates lugging stacks of nominating petitions to elections board

Candidates for mayor, city treasurer, and city clerk — all up for election in 2027 — often turn in double or triple the ...

Chicago mayoral race kicks off with the traditional hauling of the signatures

Five mayoral candidates showed up on the first day to turn in petitions, earning them a draw in the lottery for the first ...

It's only October, but holiday lights are going up in Chicago's Daley Plaza

It's the middle of Spooky Season — 12 days out from Halloween — but it's beginning to look a little like Christmas in Chicago ...

Fox 32 Chicago will carry Prime Video's broadcast of Patriots-Bears on Thursday night

Though the game will be broadcast by Prime Video, fans don't need a subscription to the Amazon streamer to watch it.

Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in Week 6 win vs. Falcons

The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 31-23, in the return of Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon. Here's how we graded ...

Supreme Court declines to take up cases on vehicle seizures in Chicago, 9/11 plea disputes, and the president’s removal of National Labor Relations Board members

For the second week in a row, Justice Sonia Sotomayor penned a statement regarding the denial of review that was joined by ...

4 injured after shooting near Chicago hospital

Chicago Police said four victims went to local hospitals with gunshot wounds after officers responded to a call about a ...