Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino

That’s the name of the new Des Plaines casino and entertainment complex that will open this summer near the corner of River Road and Devon Avenue.  Since last spring, readers of the Journal & Topics Newspapers have been eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new name. The newspaper chain asked readers to submit suggested names and they responded with hundreds of entries. Over the next few days the Journal & Topics will comb through those name suggestions and identify those who submitted the name “Rivers Casino.” They will be sent restaurant gift certificates from the Journal & Topics.

Rivers Casino will become the first casino complex built in the Chicago area in more than a decade, announced Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC.

As reported exclusively in the Wednesday, Mar. 23 Journal & Topics, Midwest’s first job information fair for Rivers Casino will be held on Friday,   Apr. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 

Rivers Casino will create approximately 1,000 permanent jobs—from management positions to dealers, restaurant personnel and more. The job fair will provide a chance to learn more about the casino complex and to meet the Rivers Casino management team.  However, no paper applications or resumes will be accepted at the job fair. Job seekers are asked to apply online at http://www.riverscasino.net/.

The name for Rivers Casino represents the location of the complex near the Des Plaines River and its “green” elements incorporated throughout the attraction.  The $445 million Rivers Casino is expected to generate millions in annual gambling tax revenue that will benefit the State of Illinois, the City of Des Plaines and the Chicagoland area. The structure will house 1,200 gambling positions, and several restaurants and bars including Hugo's Frog Bar and Chop House prime steaks and chops, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list.   Moreover, the Rivers Casino is on track to be the first casino in the nation to be LEED certified (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) for its green design, materials and practices.

In addition to job hunters, interested vendors should visit http://www.riverscasino.net ,  to learn about business opportunities.  Midwest Gaming is a partnership between affiliates of Neil Bluhm and Clairvest Group Inc.   Once construction is completed, the property will feature a 43,000 sq. ft. casino floor with 1,200 gambling positions and 30,000 sq. ft. of food and beverage venues.