Brendan Reilly, 42nd, whose ward in and around downtown is home to Medinah Temple. “We will continue to adhere to the established process and follow the facts and the law wherever they lead us,” he said.Īfter months of deliberation and some community pushback, the City Council in December gave approval for zoning changes needed to accommodate what would be the state’s largest casino, with an exhibition hall, a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater, 11 restaurants and 4,000 gaming positions, including slot machines and table games.Īmong those who opposed the plan was Ald. Fruchter said he wouldn’t “characterize the investigation other than to say it is moving forward and that Bally’s is cooperating with IGB staff.”
