From the Editorial Board  Some five years ago, Chicago entered into a so-called Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the gaming company Bally’s, the city’s choice as the operator of the
first Chicago casino. In that 214-page agreement, brokered by the Lori Lightfoot administration for better or worse, Bally’s made a whole variety of commitments. In return, the city gave Bally’s a monopoly on slot machines, or, if you prefer, video gaming terminals, within city limits. Related articles: |
