5 Proposals Submitted for Chicago’s First Casino Resort

5 proposals were submitted for Chicago's first casino resort. The deadline for submitting proposals was extended to Friday. The project has been years in the making.

5 bids were submitted for Chicago's First Casino Resort. The location hasn't been determined. It is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost existing businesses. A review committee will determine the recommended winning bidder. Mayor Lightfoot will make the determination with City Council approval. The recommendation will be made by the review panel to Mayor. Union Gaming Analytics said a downtown casino could bring in about $1 billion annually.

Bally's Corporation is considering two proposals for two different sites. HR Chicago, LLC proposes a single site. Operations would be managed by Hard Rock International. Rivers Chicago at McCormick LLC proposed a one-site proposal.