Waukegan is one of the oldest communities in Illinois and Potawatomi is part of that long history. Potawatomi were living and conducting commerce when the French and early settlers came to the Waukegan area. It was first named Little Fort and later changed to Waukegan, the Potawatomi word for “trading post.”
The Potawatomi reestablished their presence in Milwaukee nearly 30 years ago where their forbearers had been largely removed during the 19th Century. Having reclaimed its proud tradition of economic leadership in Milwaukee, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is ready to embark on a similar mission in Waukegan – also in the heart of Potawatomi treaty lands.
“For nearly 30 years, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee has been offering visitors from across the country a first-class entertainment experience. Our property attracts more than 6 million visitors annually, making it one of the largest entertainment destinations in the Midwest. With a history of expansion and continual reinvestment, we don’t take our success for granted,” said Ferguson. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring that same level of success to Waukegan.”
A minority-owned enterprise, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has experience not only building a successful business, but also a highly skilled minority workforce. Through their business practices, PHC has been recognized as a leader in environmentally sound economic revitalization efforts.슬롯사이트 순위