Chicago’s Casino Gamble Faces Challenging Start; Hopes Rest on Permanent Facility

Chicago’s ambitious attempt to ease its financial struggles through a casino has not yielded the expected results, according to a recent City Council report. The temporary casino at River North’s Medinah Temple, which opened in September 2023, has significantly underperformed, with only $63.2 million in new tax revenue generated in the past 16 months. Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski presented these figures during […]