Chicago Chinatown Residents Protest New Casino Proposal
Chicago Chinatown residents are protesting the proposed site for Rush Street Gaming’s $1.62bn project. Dr. Hong Liu of the Midwest Asian Health Association and Dr Kim Tee, Commissioner at the State of Illinois Hospital Licensing Board, are among the protesters.
Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah is against the proposed Rivers 78 casino in Chicago's Chinatown. She also questions the impact of gaming on the vulnerable population living and working nearby.
The Chicago City Council's special casino committee will hear the proposals on Monday. The winner of the integrated casino resort competition will be announced no later than June. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7bn casino near Soldier Field, Bally’s Corporation”s bid is a. $2bn at the Chicago Tribune publishing site and Rivers 78 proposal near Chinatown is $ 1.62bn.
