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Federal officials haven't asked that the "tent city" next to the Dan Ryan Expressway be cleared, but a top mayoral aide says she doesn't want to wait and then scramble.
This year, more than 60,000 people attended each day over Memorial Day weekend, generating $243.7 million in economic activity for the city. The new deal could potentially include expanding the two-day festival to three days.
Canceling time off kills police morale at a critical time before the Democratic National Convention, John Catanzara said. But the police department said the cancellations are only made to ensure sufficient staffing, and officers are given advance notice.
The race created some new NASCAR fans. But some people also have problems with the traffic and other issues and wonder about whether it's worth bringing back.