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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Tim Novak

Bally’s Medinah Temple temporary casino landlord Albert Friedman will hit $20 million jackpot under 4-year lease

Bally’s temporary casino at the historic Medinah Temple is owned by clout-heavy developer Albert M. Friedman, referred to by some as the mayor of River North. (Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times)

Chicago’s first casino is newly open to the public this weekend, but already someone has hit a jackpot topping $20 million.

It’s Albert M. Friedman, the clout-heavy developer whose tenants have included three mayors — Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel.

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