several with “Las Vegas addresses”<\/a> would get involved.<\/p>\nOf those respondents, six said they would be interested in operating a temporary casino while the permanent resort is constructed. The RFP currently states that the winning operator will be able to operate a temporary venue for 24 months while the permanent resort is built. There\u2019s also the possibility for one 12-month extension on the temp structure as well.<\/p>\n
Most of them said they prefer a downtown Chicago location for the permanent facility. However, one suggested a site near Lake Calumet near the Indiana border.<\/p>\n
Chicago Casino Selection Process Just Beginning<\/h2>\n
Once the city picks a winning proposal, there will still be a lot of heavy lifting to do.<\/p>\n
On the city side, the Chicago City Council will need to draft and pass an ordinance supporting the applicant. The applicant also must hold community meetings to garner feedback on their proposal and make changes as requested.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s Plan Commission and the City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards will also become involved.<\/p>\n
In addition, the winner still must submit an application to the Illinois Gaming Board to ensure it meets the state\u2019s standards for licensing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The city of Chicago on Thursday released the highly anticipated request for proposals (RFP) for its casino license. The Windy City received it two years ago as part of the Illinois legislature\u2019s expanded gaming law. In a statement, the city said it wants to see a casino-resort open by 2025. We look forward to collaborating […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":171618,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33810,61],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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