The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Are Chicago's Street Festivals Less Safe As They Get More Crowded?

Episode Summary

An analysis of city permit data found many street festival producers are submitting permits for crowd sizes significantly lower than what’s being advertised online — but the estimates are used to make safety plans.

Episode Notes

An analysis of city permit data found many street festival producers are submitting permits for crowd sizes significantly lower than what’s being advertised online — but the estimates are used to make safety plans.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Melody Mercado

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