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"Bally’s Casino Apologizes After Demolition Debris Spills Into Chicago River," Block Club Chicago
December 19, 2024
In an emailed statement, Bally’s acknowledged the spill and said cleanup at the site, 777 W. Chicago Ave., was completed by Sunday evening. As of Wednesday, demolition was still paused, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Precious Brady-Davis Officially Sworn in as Commissioner of the MWRD,” Citizen Newspaper
December 19, 2024
This historic moment solidifies her as the first Black transgender woman elected to public office in Cook County.
“Debris from Freedom Center demolition falls into the river at Bally’s casino site,” Chicago Tribune
December 18, 2024
Operations were halted immediately Saturday afternoon and cleanup efforts started that evening.
“Environmental activists concerned after debris collapses into Chicago River during demolition for new casino,” CBS News Chicago
December 18, 2024
The former printing plant is being demolished to make way for the new Bally's casino at Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue in River West.
“Wall collapses at future Bally’s casino site sending debris into the Chicago River,” Chicago Sun-Times
December 18, 2024
The former Tribune property is being torn down to make way for Bally’s Chicago Casino. Since the weekend accident, the demolition has been on hold.
"Chicago Sells $347.5 Million of Bonds for Water Reclamation District," Morningstar
December 17, 2024
The sale included $253.3 million of Series A capital improvement green bonds with maturities ranging from 2027 through 2044.