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“It’s more about education,” the mayor said on Tuesday.
Jim Wales is a fan of NASCAR, but he’d like to see it directly invest in Grant Park. The community group leader pointed to Lollapalooza donating $500,000 to fix up the park's tennis courts and add pickleball courts.
The city offers longer days and year-round care for families who meet certain income thresholds but many of the programs are under-enrolled.
"It's an incredible event," Bowman said. "It's been two chaotic races with the weather, but it's been a super-fun event and really meaningful to be able to win."