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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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CST Editorial Board

City Council approves casino deal, but …

The City Council approved the proposed River North casino last week. (Provided)

Chicago should feel like a winner now that the City Council has granted zoning approval for Bally’s to build a $1.7 billion gaming complex in the River West neighborhood.

After all, Chicago’s projected $200 million a year take from casino gambling revenues is supposed to help ease the city’s mounting pension obligations, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and casino backers have attested.

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