Bally’s Chicago Casino hosts ‘Vision to Reality’ Demolition Event at Former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center to Mark Major Construction Milestone

Pictured from L to R: Ameet Patel (Senior VP and Regional General Manager, West, Bally’s Corporation), Jimmy Akintonde (President & CEO, UJAMAA Construction, representing the Chicago Community Builder’s Collective), Christopher Jewett (Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Bally’s Corporation), Vice Mayor and 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., Soo Kim (Chairman, Bally’s Corporation), Glenn Eden (Board Chair, Choose Chicago), John Bosca (President Emeritus at Neighbors of River West and Casino Community Advisory Council member) (Photo Credit: Powell Creative Services).& When an excavator claw took down part of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center at Tuesday’s “Vision to Reality” Demolition Event, it marked a major construction milestone for the future Bally’s Chicago Casino, hotel and entertainment complex. “The future begins today as we bring our vision for Chicago’s first and only casino one step closer to reality,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation. “With demolition now underway, we celebrate this milestone, embark on the revitalization of this glorious riverfront location, and eagerly anticipate the world-class casino and entertainment resort that will soon rise up on this spot.” Bally’s Chicago Casino will harness the beauty of the urban Chicago riverfront site to create inclusive, dynamic spaces, including a 500-room hotel tower, 3,000-seat...