State Rep. La Shawn Ford says more of the profits from large-scale events held in Chicago Park District parks should more directly help local residents.
“At the end of the day, the people giving a concert, they walk away rich. They walk away with more money than they had before, which means that they’re better off,” said Ford. “There are reports that maybe $300 million is earned from Riot Fest. And in Lawndale, the majority of the people spoke out against it and yet they’re forced to have it. Therefore, we should make sure that there’s a benefit at the end.
Both Irizarry and Ford joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss these issues. The Chicago Park District declined an invitation to send General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño or a representative from the executive leadership team or from the
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