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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Annie Costabile

WNBA commissioner blames gun violence for lack of outdoor fan events during All-Star Weekend

Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert, speaks during a news conference before the start of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

All weekend, the WNBA’s All-Stars talked about how the 18th annual game felt different. They described a higher level of attention surrounding the event, better player-thrown parties and an overall feeling of being treated like All-Stars.

Severely lacking, though, were planned fan activities and even the ability to purchase tickets to events such as the skills competition and three-point contest, which were held at McCormick Place, not Wintrust Arena. One event specifically, a concert thrown by Chance the Rapper, seemed like a great opportunity to engage Chicago fans.

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