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Chicago street festivals underestimate crowds by tens of thousands, endangering attendees

From this weekend's Air and Water Show to Northalsted Market Days, more than 500 events are approved by the City of Chicago each year. Something in the street festival permitting process stood out, and it could affect how public safety plans are made. A joint investigation between CBS News Chicago and Block Club Chicago examines the security and transparency of street festivals.
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