Springbrook Village residents excited but apprehensive about new casino neighbors
Residents of Springbrook Village in Beloit have mixed feelings about the new Ho-Chunk casino opening nearby, citing both excitement and concerns.Summary
Residents of Springbrook Village in Beloit, Wisconsin, have mixed reactions to the opening of the Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit casino on Friday. Kelly Wolf, who voted against the casino in 1999, is now accepting of it and looks forward to concerts and lights. Heathen Devlin is excited about job opportunities and development but worries about safety and traffic. Barb Gentner has a "wait and see" attitude, acknowledging the casino's quality but dreading traffic and roundabouts. Cathy Alverson moved to the area because of the casino and believes it will improve the area, bringing businesses and better police presence. The casino will operate 24/7 with 1,500 employees and continue construction on a hotel and convention center into 2027.
(Source：Beloit Daily News)