Poarch Band Breaks Ground On Wind Creek Casino In South Suburbs

The South Suburbs project, Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, has finally commenced construction. Groundbreaking was recently carried out by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

Wind Creek is one of the few new casinos coming to Illinois, catering to the state’s gamblers. The establishment is slated to open its doors sometime in 2023.

Wind Creek Chicago Casino

Bally’s secured the rights to construct a casino right in Chicago, yet the location of Wind Creek’s is nearly as coveted.

The Poarch Band is constructing the property on the boundary between Homewood and East Hazel Crest. This location is approximately a 30-minute drive to the south of Chicago and only a few miles from the Indiana state border.

The location of Wind Creek should aid in drawing gamblers from both states, despite the presence of considerable competition in the vicinity.

For instance, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is merely a brief 15-minute drive west from Wind Creek’s location. Additionally, several other casinos are dispersed around the outskirts of Chicago.

Wind Creek is nonetheless hoping to attract gamblers from neighboring areas, particularly for overnight stays. After all, the additional inconvenience of traveling to a large city may not appeal to everyone.

The casino’s closeness to Interstate 80 should aid in this. Christopher J. Clark, who is the mayor of the neighboring town, Harvey, pointed out that each year, 80 million vehicles pass by the location of Wind Creek.

This will enhance the continuous development of the Halsted corridor and boost the likelihood of further development moving north into Harvey.

The construction of the casino will amount to approximately $440 million when everything is completed.

South Suburbs casino features

Wind Creek Casino is devising various strategies to compete effectively with its surrounding competitors.

The Poarch Band is set to construct a casino floor spanning 70,000 square feet, capable of accommodating 1,300 slot machines and more than 50 table games. This will provide ample options for gamblers in Illinois.

Additionally, following the usual casino style, Wind Creek will also boast its own entertainment venue. This 15,800 square-foot space will offer ample room for concerts and various other events.

In addition to the building’s conference rooms and meeting spaces, all of that is located.

Wind Creek is set to have a 252-room hotel of its own, which should provide a cohesive experience. The option for overnight stays is expected to aid the casino in its strategy to draw in visiting gamblers.

The project will generate 800 jobs in the South Suburbs, ultimately benefiting the entire area.

Gamblers will be able to visit the casino themselves in a little over a year, now that construction is finally underway.