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Grant Park Infrastructure Crumbling, Advisory Council Warns

Park advocates say Grant Park needs attention beyond its controversial monument.

Aired 07/21/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Grant Park Infrastructure Crumbling, Advisory Council Warns

Clip: 7/21/2020 | 3m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Park advocates say Grant Park needs attention beyond its controversial monument.

In recent days, Grant Park has been in the news as the site of a demonstration against a Christopher Columbus statue. Some park advocates say that Grant Park needs attention not only for its monuments, but also for its crumbling infrastructure.

Aired 07/21/2020 | Rating NR

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