Chicago spent at least $3.5 million for NASCAR weekend and got $620,000 in return
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to bring a NASCAR road race back downtown comes even though the event this past 4th of July weekend generated less economic impact than predicted and cost the city at least $3.5 million for police overtime and construction. The $3.5 million figure stands in…
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