Bally’s Chicago tops off permanent casino construction, plans early 2027 opening

Bally’s Chicago tops off permanent casino construction, plans early 2027 opening

Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony Thursday marking the placement of the final beam. That means the 34-story hotel and adjacent casino have risen to their full height along the Chicago River, changing the city’s architectural and economic landscape.

Bally’s Chicago casino reaches full height as $1.7B riverfront project nears completion

Chicago’s long-running casino project hit a visible turning point Thursday, as Bally’s raised the final steel beam on its permanent riverfront complex, bringing the structure up to full height after years of delays. From delays to progress: a project years in the making The moment unfolded at the former Freedom Center printing site, a 30-acre property in River West now being reshaped into a $1.7 billion entertainment destination along the Chicag…