- Fran Spielman and Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Friday defended Bally’s even though the gaming giant’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple has so far delivered less than half the jackpot the city anticipated to bail out police and fire pensions.
Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski said Bally’s potential to become the cash cow that Chicago needs it to be can only be judged once construction is completed at the $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West…