Brendan Reilly
Feeling Lucky? Chicago’s First Casino Could Open This Weekend In River North
Bally's temporary casino at Medinah Temple could open as early as Saturday. First, it has to pass a dry run with state officials and pre-selected guests this week.
Many Downtown Neighbors Don’t Want Another Year Of NASCAR, Survey Shows
More than half of neighbors surveyed by Ald. Brendan Reilly don't want the street race to return, but the city and NASCAR have a three-year deal to keep the race in Chicago unless either side opts out.
Ald. Brendan Reilly May Push To Shut Down River North Nightclub After Rush-Hour Shooting On Busy Street
A 27-year-old man was shot in the head Saturday on the street near Blüm Restaurant & Bar. Ald. Brendan Reilly has asked police to investigate the bar.
Aldermen Blame Lack Of Police, CTA Preparedness After Youth Gatherings Downtown Turned Violent
Two Downtown aldermen said the city should have been better prepared to handle weekend violence as young people met up. "Last Saturday should not have happened."
Taste Of Chicago Pushed Back To September As City Makes Way For NASCAR Race In Grant Park
The Taste of Chicago will remain in Grant Park, but it has been delayed until September as the NASCAR race takes over the park.
Taste Of Chicago At Navy Pier? Scheduling ‘Disaster’ Leaves Event’s Future Uncertain
The event is missing from Grant Park's summer schedule in records obtained by Block Club, but city officials insist the Taste of Chicago is still on for this year.
Ald. Brendan Reilly Secures 5th Term In 42nd Ward After Running Unopposed
Reilly, first elected in 2007, has never faced an opponent in his four reelection bids.
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly Endorses Paul Vallas For Mayor
Reilly, who endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the 2019 runoff, said Vallas will "put public safety first." Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins has also endorsed Vallas.
Temporary Bally’s Casino At Medinah Temple Gets Key Approval From State Gaming Board
The approval of supplier licenses is a first step to getting the temporary casino up and running, but the gaming license Bally's needs hasn't been approved yet.
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly, Who Fought The Casino, Wants Lightfoot Out As He Eyes 5th Term In 42nd Ward
The 42nd Ward alderman, first elected in 2007, has never faced an opponent in four reelection bids. In his next term, he wants to kill the deal to bring NASCAR races Downtown streets.
Salesforce Sign Atop New Downtown Tower Was Way Too Bright For Neighbors, So Alderman Has It Dimmed
Salesforce, the San-Francisco-based software firm, lit up its large logo this month atop Wolf Point Tower, a new 60-story building along the Chicago River.
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly Running Unopposed For 5th Term After Sole Challenger Drops Out
Chris Cleary, a former vice president at BMO Harris, dropped out of the 42nd Ward race last week.
Final Details In Chicago Casino Plan Approved By Council — Now It Just Needs A State Gambling License
Bally’s still requires licensing approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate the casino along the river between Grand and Chicago avenues.
Chicago Casino District Secures Key Zoning Approval, Full Council Vote Expected Wednesday
The Bally's-operated casino still needs approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate.
Temporary Casino In River North Draws Complaints From Neighbors Who Doubt Traffic, Parking Won’t Get Worse
Bally's plans to open a temporary casino in River North while it builds a permanent casino on the Chicago River's North Branch.
Here’s Who Is Running To Represent Downtown, West Loop In City Council
Alds. Walter Burnett and Brian Hopkins are running unopposed, while Ald. Brendan Reilly has a challenger. Two newcomers are vying for the newly relocated 34th Ward.
River North Alderman Blocks New Hotel Proposal Because Of Trouble At Hotel Next Door
The zoning change, which comes after neighbors complained of violence at a hotel next door, blocks any future hotel development from opening on the Huron Street lot.
Pedicab Crackdown Would Limit Rides At Navy Pier, But Drivers Say It Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Business
If approved, pedicabs would not be allowed to operate 6 p.m.-9 a.m. at the tourist hot spot.
Cops Can Use Drag Racing Videos To Impound Cars Under New Crackdown Ordinance
The ordinance, introduced by Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly, also allows officers to impound cars without the owner present and boosts fines for people caught racing or drifting.
Here’s What Bally’s Temporary Casino At Medinah Temple Could Look Like
Medinah Temple, a landmark, won't see changes to its exterior if it hosts the temporary casino — but its three-story interior will be renovated, officials said.