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Chicago Park District approves permit for Riot Fest over vocal neighbor protests

Riot Fest, which has been at Douglass Park since 2015, runs from Sept. 15-17 and expects to draw roughly 50,000 people to the park daily. Nearby residents and workers complained about traffic, noise and limited open spaces.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023

After pushback from Little Village, Lawndale, Park District OKs changes to permit process for big events

Community members united to demand that big music festivals leave Douglass Park, which links Little Village and Lawndale.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Calls to quell Riot Fest should lead to compromise about Douglass Park

The park district should have a sit-down with the community about the frequency and size of music events and reach an arrangement that benefits residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022