The construction has been aided by favorable weather, extending the outdoor building season and facilitating timely progress. The project’s timeline, initially projected for late summer or early fall of 2024, remains on track, with Kuehn suggesting a third-quarter opening as a realistic expectation. The steel framework for the hotel is nearing completion, marking a big step towards the project’s finalization. Kuehn explained that the building is expected to be “under roof” before the winter, a critical milestone for the project located southwest of the Interstate 80 and Halsted Street interchange. Construction is advancing on the 73,000-square-foot casino area.A notable feature is a 16-story, 252-room hotel, initially planned as a 21-story tower but reduced due to steel costs.The casino’s anticipated opening is set for between July and September 2024, while previous expectations were amended to a 2025 launch.
Roger Kuehn, the executive vice president and general manager of the casino, shared updates with the Chicago Tribune, noting significant progress in the construction phase. The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, situated in East Hazel Crest, is steadily nearing completion, with a target opening date in the summer of 2024.
