Soo Kim, chairman of Bally’s Corporation, said their team was “honored” by the city’s decision. And now because of the work of so many people who are here with us today, and thanks to today’s approval by City Council, we are making a long sought dream a reality.” “I’ve talked about the fact that for over the last three decades, this was tried but but not accomplished. “It goes without saying that this is a major, major milestone in our city,” Lightfoot said at a press conference following the meeting. Tom Tunney (44th), who led the city’s special casino committee, said the casino is a good deal for the city, one that was picked during a three year-process, which started with a survey in summer 2019. The deal has been criticized by neighbors and alderpeople, some who slammed the process as rushed as the much-loathed Chicago’s parking meter deal.

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