Assignment or reimbursement of Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association as service provider for public safety improvements in area surrounding Bally's Chicago casino
- Record number: O2026-0024866
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Public Safety
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jun 17, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Jun 17, 2026
49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent. On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Jun 17, 2026.
Yea (49): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Absent (1): Gilbert Villegas (36)
Plain-language summary
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Timeline
- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 12, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 17, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0024866 CL.pdf (Committee Letter)
- O2026-0024866 Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
- O2026-0024866 Mayoral Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2026-0024866 Exhibit A.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024866 EDS_Redacted.pdf (EDS)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- The Magnificent Mile Association: DISCUSSIONS REGARDING SUPPORT FOR MAG MILE ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES AND THE MAG MILE DISTRICT (1 filing, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Kimberly Bares; matched by client named)
Campaign donors named in it: The Magnificent Mile Association ($4,553 to alderpersons since 2019)
Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote
| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Reilly | Yea | $1,553 | The Magnificent Mile Association (employees) |
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- Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance) (O2026-0029650, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
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