The proposal includes a casino with around 900 slot machines, 50 live table games, the Barstool Sportsbook and a 200-room hotel and event center.
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The casino would go from downtown to a location near the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall along I-88, according to the proposal. (WLS) - Hollywood Casino is one step closer to moving its Aurora location closer to the interstate.