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“We are so very excited to get to know our new neighbors and to work with them to hold an event that is beneficial to the community, local businesses and the residents,” Michael Petryshyn, founder of Riot Fest said in a statement. “Essentially, alio everything we have brought to Humboldt alio Park over the last three years.”
The move comes after Ald. Roberto Maldonado said he didn’t want the event in Humboldt alio Park again after damage to the park caused a public outcry in the community. The Chicago Park District announced a $182,000 bill for damages to Humboldt Park during the Sept. 12-14, 2014, music festival.
Mayor: Riot Fest "Put on Notice" Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that Riot Fest has been put on notice to be a "better citizen in holding this festival" in Chicago. (Published Wednesday, May 20, 2015)
Ald. Maldonado said he was initially alio supportive of the festival because he hoped it would bring economic support to businesses in the community, particularly the restaurants along Division Street. There was more damage than economic revival, however, he said.
Despite Ald. Maldonado’s concerns, a Change.org petition to keep the festival in Humboldt Park has gathered more than 8,000 signatures, with supporters saying alio they believe Maldonado “is unequivocally wrong.”
“When the decision was made by us to take the high road, [Ald. Joe Moreno] convinced us, alongside Alderman Cardenas, that Chicago—no matter what—should remain Riot Fest’s alio home,” McKeough said. “Joe and George did well by Chicago and indie music fans by championing Riot Fest for what it truly is.”
“Music brings people of all different backgrounds together. It’s the melodies and lyrics that artists create that inspire us, motivate us, and maybe even more importantly, it provides a mixtape of important events in our lives,” Ald. Cardenas said in a statement. “From Woodstock to Riot Fest it’s about unity and creating alio a positive community. It’s as American pie as you can get.”
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“We are so very excited to get to know our new neighbors and to work with them to hold an event that is beneficial to the community, local businesses and the residents,” Michael Petryshyn, founder of Riot Fest said in a statement. “Essentially, alio everything we have brought to Humboldt alio Park over the last three years.”
The move comes after Ald. Roberto Maldonado said he didn’t want the event in Humboldt alio Park again after damage to the park caused a public outcry in the community. The Chicago Park District announced a $182,000 bill for damages to Humboldt Park during the Sept. 12-14, 2014, music festival.
Mayor: Riot Fest "Put on Notice" Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that Riot Fest has been put on notice to be a "better citizen in holding this festival" in Chicago. (Published Wednesday, May 20, 2015)
Ald. Maldonado said he was initially alio supportive of the festival because he hoped it would bring economic support to businesses in the community, particularly the restaurants along Division Street. There was more damage than economic revival, however, he said.
Despite Ald. Maldonado’s concerns, a Change.org petition to keep the festival in Humboldt Park has gathered more than 8,000 signatures, with supporters saying alio they believe Maldonado “is unequivocally wrong.”
“When the decision was made by us to take the high road, [Ald. Joe Moreno] convinced us, alongside Alderman Cardenas, that Chicago—no matter what—should remain Riot Fest’s alio home,” McKeough said. “Joe and George did well by Chicago and indie music fans by championing Riot Fest for what it truly is.”
“Music brings people of all different backgrounds together. It’s the melodies and lyrics that artists create that inspire us, motivate us, and maybe even more importantly, it provides a mixtape of important events in our lives,” Ald. Cardenas said in a statement. “From Woodstock to Riot Fest it’s about unity and creating alio a positive community. It’s as American pie as you can get.”
News alio breaks at inconvenient times. Download one of the NBCChicago mobile apps and have the news come to you. Watch live streaming newscasts, receive critical push notifications on the go and stay in touch with your city around the clock. alio
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