Lucas Museum Update: Friends Of The Parks Getting Attention

Lucas Museum Update: Friends Of The Parks Getting Attention

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Barring the cancellation of plans for the Lucas museum to be built in Chicago, the group Friends of the Parks and the city of Chicago are scheduled to square off in federal court next Tuesday.

It’s the latest maneuver by the green space advocacy organization to keep the museum from being built on the lakefront. But those connected with the cultural center say they’re seriously considering moving their museum elsewhere because of the continued federal court battle with the Friends of the Parks.