3 Chicago precincts vote for idea of turning lakefront into national park
CHICAGO -- Voters in three precincts in Rogers Park were on board in the Illinois Primary with designating the Chicago lakefront as a national park.A referendum on the matter passed with more than 60 percent of the vote. However, the referendum was only on the ballot in the 4th, 15th, and 16th precincts in the 49th Ward – with a grand total of 1,240 votes cast on the question altogether.Preservation Chicago has been calling for some time for turning the Chicago lakefront into a national park.
Chicago can partner with the National Park Services to continue the legacy of protecting this precious resource for the enjoyment of all. Such an idea could lift and share the burden of maintenance of these sacred grounds, providing much-needed repairs to many of the park buildings and structures.'Creating a new national park in Chicago isn't unprecedented. After years of lobbying, the historic Pullman neighborhood in 2015 was designated a national monument.
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