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casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Bally's sigh of relief? 'Refreshed' Chicago casino plan secured with financing deal, company says

Bally's says it has locked up $940 million in construction financing to build a 34-story hotel tower now slated for Ohio Street and the Chicago River.

transportation
  • by david hall
Illinois Tollway tears out last booths, ending age of paying with change

Consequences from the shift to cashless tolling are still playing out. Proponents say cashless is faster, safer and better for the environment. Critics point out how unforgiving the system can be for out-of-state travelers without a compatible transponder.

work
  • by david hall
What Chicago's new paid leave ordinance means

Eligible employees are guaranteed up to five days of paid vacation time and five days of paid sick time, with some rollover days. Some business owners, even those who support the new rules, fear they could be hurt by them.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
For Chicago students, path to a top CPS high school often begins at 4 and is filled with disparities

Students admitted to CPS gifted elementary programs are three times more likely to get into one of Chicago's 11 test-in high schools than kids who go to nonselective neighborhood elementary schools, a WBEZ analysis of data has found.