A company representative Tuesday said that process is ongoing. Sophia King (4th) recused herself from the vote “out of an abundance of caution” because her husband’s law firm may at one time have represented Bally’s, she said.īally’s still requires licensing approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to proceed with the Chicago casino site. Brian Hopkins (2nd), Anthony Beale (9th), Ed Burke (14th), Raymond Lopez (15th) and Brendan Reilly (42nd) voting against it. Alderpeople still needed to sign off on amendments to the site’s specific zoning uses, which is why the latest proposal was reviewed by the council’s Zoning Committee and full body this week. The City Council approved the overall casino plan in May. Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Open dropdown menu.South Chicago, East Side Open dropdown menu.Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards Open dropdown menu.Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Open dropdown menu.Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted Open dropdown menu.Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park Open dropdown menu.Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham Open dropdown menu.River North, Gold Coast, Near North Side.Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park Open dropdown menu.Final Details In Chicago Casino Plan Approved By Council - Now It Just Needs A State Gambling License Close