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Hotel Kaskaskia: 23 Years of Promises
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Jamie Hicks • La Salle, Illinois • Explore the stories and court records below.
By Jamie Hicks · Hicks News ·
October 30, 2026 UPDATE
A historic hotel acquired for $1. Twenty-three years of Carus-connected redevelopment promises.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, according to Alderman Bob Thompson. Then a newly formed LLC, a settlement, a $20,000 city purchase, and a demolition plan.
Who benefited—and who is left with the bill?
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