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Wind Creek Casino brings Las Vegas style to Chicago Southland

By FOX 32 News
Published  November 8, 2024 5:57pm CST
East Hazel Crest
FOX 32 Chicago

New Wind Creek Casino prepares for Chicago Southland debut

Pending final approval from the Illinois Gaming Board, a new casino is ready to open its doors in Chicago’s Southland on Monday.

The Brief

    • Wind Creek Casino in East Hazel Crest is set to open on Monday.
    • The 70,000-square-foot casino is designed with an elegant, high-end feel, aiming to bring a Las Vegas experience to Chicago’s Southland.
    • This is the 11th property for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, an Alabama-based tribe.

EAST HAZEL CREST, Ill. - A new casino will open its doors in Chicago’s Southland on Monday.

Wind Creek Casino, located in East Hazel Crest, plans a grand opening at 11 a.m., introducing a 70,000-square-foot venue that aims to bring a Las Vegas-like experience to the area.

The casino’s design focuses on elegance and sophistication, featuring high-end finishes to create an upscale environment.

"The finishings are just high-end. You’re not in Las Vegas, but this is as close as you’re gonna get to it in the Southland," a local official said.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland marks the eleventh gaming property for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a tribal group based in Alabama.