# Chicago | Bally‘s at River District **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [April 27, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251 "2021-04-27T18:14:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/62 "2023-12-03T19:12:55Z")
> **[Bally's Being Investigated Over Securing Chicago Casino License](https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2023/12/02/ballys-faces-federal-local-scrutiny-over-how-it-secured-chicago-casino-license/)** > > One investigation is reportedly led by the U.S. attorney's office, initiated in response to complaints lodged by unsuccessful bidders ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/8/e8cdfd605dd0695c08443bd33234de911e44c03b.jpeg) > **[New $1.7 billion Bally’s Chicago casino at risk, says city official](https://www.casino.com/blog/2023/12/03/new-ballys-chicago-casino-at-risk/)** > > Learn more about why a Chicago city official now believes that the proposed $1.7 billion Bally’s casino in Chicago may not be built. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/63 "2024-01-12T23:51:36Z")
![IMG_2648](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/4/d412a1d2005081c1e1f85c4fd9b8b759ff408686.jpeg) ![IMG_2647](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/2/f2b18f1da43a85f62f78bbf88aaf6f31181493a9.jpeg) ![IMG_2646](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/c/0c82f6e235cfcea40810d2ec665a90a83445ca8a.jpeg) > **[Bally's takes steps toward permanent Chicago casino with contractor hiring...](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ballys-chicago-casino-contractor-hiring-process)** > > Bally's temporary downtown Chicago casino has been open for a little over four months, and the planned permanent location is getting closer to reality. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/65 "2024-01-18T19:30:53Z")
[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/ballys-seeks-change-casino-hotel-due-unforeseen-infrastructure-issues?utm\_source=breaking-news&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=20240117&utm\_content=article1-readmore](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/ballys-seeks-change-casino-hotel-due-unforeseen-infrastructure-issues?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240117&utm_content=article1-readmore) > **[Update: Bally's Revises Plans For Permanent Casino Without Hotel Tower -...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/01/ballys-revises-plans-for-permanent-casino-without-hotel-tower.html)** > > Revised plans have been revealed for the upcoming Bally’s casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/66 "2024-01-18T20:17:26Z")
> **[Bally’s Chicago Hotel Tower Development to be Relocated due to Interference...](https://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/ballys-chicago-hotel-tower-development-to-be-relocated-due-to-interference-with-municipal-water-pipelines-111872)** > > Casino corporation Bally’s revises the design for its permanent Chicago casino and entertainment complex as it interferes with the municipal water piping. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/67 "2024-02-09T19:23:00Z")
New renderings ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/c/bcbbd0690258214eddb3ce5a6e0497f44e7df1ce.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/1/01e4fc244d13b48912e46ed115b7c98eec2d0d34.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/7/57e849dcc0b162af945aeecaeaae042eff642914.jpeg) > **[Renderings emerge for revised Bally’s Casino scheme](https://chicago.urbanize.city/post/renderings-emerge-revised-ballys-casino-scheme)** > > New renderings have emerged after Bally’s Chicago was forced to redesign the casino and hotel tower after finding out that caissons for the proposed tower would potentially damage municipal water management infrastructure pipes near the Chicago... ---
**Author:** ![rgarri4](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/rgarri4/32/57140_2.png) [@rgarri4](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/rgarri4)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/68 "2024-02-18T04:03:28Z")
Womp womp. Losing the tower really sux and may have been out of their control, but did they also have to seriously downgrade the quality of the casino section? Feels like they took a 90s suburban casino design and wrapped it in wrapping paper. ---
**Author:** ![Ilikelemons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Ilikelemons](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Ilikelemons)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/69 "2024-02-18T04:52:33Z")
Not a Big suprize, almost every project on Chicago has gotten downsized in the 21st Century. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/70 "2024-04-10T23:03:34Z")
Halstead Landing ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/9/f973511f8b20ec2f9114ca7c85c1f24be986debf.jpeg) Rendering of Halsted Landing from Goettsch Partners > **[New Renderings Released For Halstead Landing - Chicago YIMBY](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/04/new-renderings-released-for-halstead-landing.html)** > > New Renderings have been revealed by Goettsch Partners for Halstead Landing Development. The ambitious multi-phase project is set to impact the western skyline with the construction of four contemporary mixed-use skyscrapers. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/71 "2024-07-12T18:29:03Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/2/4289ad4b6e1bd5ce5e25da3661a42bedb1a994d8.jpeg) [![](https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/files/6823/24915168_ImageLargeWidth.avif) ](https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/files/6823/24915168_ImageLargeWidth.avif) [![](https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/files/6823/24915194_ImageLargeWidth.avif) ](https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/files/6823/24915194_ImageLargeWidth.avif) > **[Renderings](https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/renderings.htm)** > > Download our newest renderings of our new Tribute location (coming soon). > **[Bally’s Chicago secures casino financing, unveils new hotel design](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/12/ballys-chicago-secures-casino-financing-unveils-new-hotel-design/)** > > Bally’s announced a deal Friday with Gaming & Leisure Properties, a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust, to provide $940 million to fund the construction of the permanent casino. ---
**Author:** ![the726](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/the726/32/13225_2.png) [@the726](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/the726)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/72 "2024-07-13T05:35:23Z")
I think this latest iteration is my favorite by far. The tower being placed on the opposite side gives it more prominence too. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/73 "2024-08-28T20:48:25Z")
> **[Demolition begins for permanent Bally's casino, hotel at former Chicago...](https://abc7chicago.com/post/demolition-begins-new-ballys-casino-chicago-chairman-soo-kim-promises-project-including-hotel-will-done-2026/15236237/)** > > Demolition started Tuesday, at the future home of Bally's permanent Chicago casino. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/74 "2024-09-14T11:10:05Z")
> **[Demolition photos as the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center comes down - Chicago...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/09/demolition-photos-as-the-chicago-tribune-freedom-center-comes-down.html)** > > Demolition of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center has begun, in earnest, along the Chicago River in West Town. photos courtesy of Building Up Chicago and taken September 10, 2024 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/7/17bfe277c162b0c5ec24b70543c1d65a31623d92.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/b/0b30e00d792e62cce2e08efc9d977b501760b7c6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/75 "2024-10-12T01:57:18Z")
> **[Evisceration of the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center for Bally's Casino...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/10/evisceration-of-the-chicago-tribune-freedom-center-for-ballys-casino-continues-along-the-chicago-river.html)** > > Brandenburg Industrial Services continues work on demolition of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center in West Town. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/76 "2024-12-22T01:28:31Z")
> **[Bally’s Casino Apologizes After Demolition Debris Spills Into Chicago River](https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/19/ballys-casino-apologizes-after-demolition-debris-spills-into-chicago-river/)** > > A wall collapsed Saturday at the site of the new casino, causing discharge of non-contaminating perlite into the water, according to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Cleanup was completed Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/77 "2025-01-16T03:50:49Z")
> **[Bally’s seeks key property tax break for $1.7B Chicago casino](https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2025/01/15/ballys-seeks-big-property-tax-break-for-chicago-casino/)** > > The gambling firm building a $1.7 billion casino and hotel project on the former Chicago Tribune printing plant faces potential political roadblocks. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/78 "2025-02-11T00:01:48Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/f/bf6458191b871c0f156fff7def92e506a7422ccb.jpeg) Photo by Daniel Schell ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/f/4ffe4ad8c274e3d3b20c35e511a4d624324d47f2.jpeg) New rendering of Bally’s casino by HKS > **[Demolition Of Freedom Center Completed As Bally's Faces Challenges - Chicago...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2025/02/75195.html)** > > The demolition of the Tribune Freedom Center has been mostly completed at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/79 "2025-02-26T01:08:40Z")
[https://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/1ijg5wp/the\_tribune\_freedom\_center\_is\_officially\_gone/](https://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/1ijg5wp/the_tribune_freedom_center_is_officially_gone/) ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/80 "2025-02-26T01:10:02Z")
Per BVictor1 SSP [https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10379754&postcount=1791](https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10379754&postcount=1791) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/6/56c661782f8877484d4ec97a9638331678296e79.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/81 "2025-03-16T02:59:40Z")
> **[Caisson Permit Issued Friday Signals The Start Of Bally's Chicago Casino -...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2025/03/caisson-permit-signals-start-of-ballys-chicago-casino.html)** > > A caisson permit was issued Friday for Bally's Chicago Casino, marking the official start of new construction at the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West. ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-bally-s-at-river-district/19251/82 "2025-03-29T22:04:10Z")
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