
Residents near Douglass Park want a voice in permits for big music festivals
Residents demand an end to the festivals, but local aldermen have supported the events and taken campaign cash from festival organizers.
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Residents demand an end to the festivals, but local aldermen have supported the events and taken campaign cash from festival organizers.
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