$1.7B Bally's Chicago casino hits construction milestone, creating 3,000 jobs, opening spring 2027

Bally's Chicago has reached a key construction milestone with the placement of the final structural beam at its $1.7 billion riverfront casino development, expected to open in spring 2027. The project will create approximately 3,000 permanent jobs and transform a 30-acre site along the Chicago River into a major entertainment destination featuring a hotel, casino, theater, and public spaces. This milestone highlights Bally's investment in local labor and the city's redevelopment efforts. Next steps include completing interior designs and continuing construction toward the scheduled opening.