Downtown casino plan has a surprising ally: Chicago River lovers The formerly filthy river is becoming a big attraction — and developers like Bally’s are taking notice. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
Around Chicago, grabbing paddles and boats for ‘river therapy’ amid the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has helped spur more people to pick up a paddle and get out on the water. Conservation groups like Openlands hope to build on that. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022
Creating ‘Din City’ anywhere along Chicago River is wrong move As part of the Bally’s casino plan, the wholesale adoption of outdoor entertainment venues on a large scale flies in the face of well-thought-out guidelines concerning Chicago River development. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022
New music venue at former Morton Salt site clears key hurdle Creating an ‘outdoor entertainment venue liquor license’ is a big step toward holding concerts this summer at the former Morton Salt facility, 1357 N. Elston Ave. But two alderpersons are a little salty about the prospect. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022