Many have voiced their concerns about increased crime and heavy traffic in the surrounding area including 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins and local 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly who expressed that he was “vehemently opposed to the casino opening at Medinah Temple.”
Photo courtesy of Bally’s Casino Chicagoĭespite being temporary the opening of the casino has been met with fierce opposition from neighbors and the River North Residents Association who are concerned with its immediate effect on the busy tourist district. The temporary casino will operate in the landmark building in River North while construction is carried out on the $1.7 billion permanent casino location at the Chicago Tribune Publishing Center in River West.Ĭonstruction is scheduled to begin in 2024 once Tribune Publishing vacates the building and is expected to take two to three years finishing sometime in 2026.
