The Latest Breaking News from Bally

“We’re already struggling with a major crime problem in this area of River North. To layer this on top ... you’re giving the police department an assignment they don’t have the resources to handle,” Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The city signaled in March that the proposal for the Chicago Tribune printing plant site at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street was the frontrunner over two other finalists. An official choice could be announced as soon as Thursday.

In advance of Ohio law going into effect, the Browns and Bally's interactive have announced their partnership:

The president of the Chicago Federation of Labor said none of the proposed casino operators has agreed to negotiate union contracts.

More alderpersons — with Pat Dowell (3rd) the latest — object to plans in or near their wards after residents voice complaints at community hearings.

Bally's Corp (NYSE:BALY) subsidiary has signed an agreement to invest $5 million in Snipp Interactive Inc (OTC:SNIPF). As part of the investment, Bally's will be entitled to nominate one director to Snipp's board of directors. Following completion of the Investment, Bally's is expected to own approximately 9% of the issued and outstanding common shares of…

Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corporation pitched its plan for a sprawling gambling complex on a 30-acre plot near Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue, which is currently home to the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant — and the source of traffic headaches on a daily basis.

Developers of the proposed Hard Rock Chicago casino were met by hundreds of South Loop residents concerned about more traffic, crime and noise in the neighborhood — and the prospect of another massive development next door.