New Temporary Casino, Best Chi Rivalries, and The Taste Is Here — Finally!

Regulators with the Illinois Gaming Board are expected to inspect Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah temple today and run practice gaming sessions this week. If all goes according to plan, the doors of Chicago’s first-ever casino could open this month. Lead Producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the casino’s political timeline and ask just how excited are Chicagoans to gamble in River North? Plus, ahead of the Bears’ home opener against the Packers this Sunday, we want to know, what are the Best Chicago Rivalries? See Jacoby with Monica Eng and David Hammond at The Taste of Chicago Friday and Saturday at 4pm. Printers Row Lit Fest is in The Loop Saturday & Sunday. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE