Chicago casino finalists: Rush Street closes public meetings round defending new neighborhood's project
Rush Street Gaming is the only finalist for the city's sole casino license. The company is a joint venture between Neil Bluhm’s Rush Street and Chicago megadeveloper. It is proposing to build a brand-new “neighborhood from the ground up” around the casino. South Loop residents are concerned about the development. The 78 Community Advisory Council wants the selection process to be slowed down. They are worried about increased traffic, the potential for more crime and the threat of gambling addiction. 78% of 400 people opposed the previous casino plans.
The winner of the casino license is not expected for another two months. The development process will begin following City Council approval and approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.
