In-person attendance will be prioritized for residents in the ZIP codes and then on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The three proposals still in the running would aim to get a temporary casino up and running by mid-2023 or 2024, with a final complex ready to open by late 2025 or early 2026.Ĭity officials revealed the full list of casino finalists in November, and have faced some resistance from neighborhood groups around the sites since then.Įarlier this month, The 78 Community Advisory Council held a meeting to reveal results of a survey that showed an overwhelming majority of respondents said they didn’t want a casino at the site, saying they think it would lead to more crime in the area, declining home values, contribute to heavy traffic and exacerbate problem gambling.Ĭommunity members in Chinatown expressed similar concerns.Ĭity officials said Tuesday there will be three community meetings held for residents to discuss each of the proposals 6-8 p.m April 5-7. The release did not set a new marker for the final choice, but officials said the City Council will review the plan at the same time as the gaming board. Even as the process moves forward, Tuesday’s announcement blows a self-imposed deadline by Lightfoot to send a final pick to the Illinois Gaming Board by the end of March.
