Chicago Ballot Measure to Decide on Permanent Festival Site

• A ballot measure will ask Chicagoans if the city should have a permanent festival and outdoor event space.
• Potential sites mentioned include Northerly Island, the old U.S. Steel South Works site, and the old Michael Reese site.
• Chicago hosts major events like Lollapalooza and the world’s largest food fest, often requiring street and park closures.
• The measure is part of the midterm election ballot on Tuesday.
• The city has not yet decided on a specific permanent site for festivals.