City leaders and NASCAR officials said they were confident the race would avoid all of the possible potholes and showcase Chicago in all of its summertime glory for a national audience. Some City Council members continue to watch closely.
City leaders and officials in charge of making sure the NASCAR race set to transform the streets of downtown Chicago into a racetrack sought Wednesday to reassure worried members of the Chicago City Council that the two-day extravaganza will be a success — despite significant street closures sure to snarl traffic citywide.
“There was no transparency,” Reilly said, calling Lightfoot’s handling of the matter “ham handed” and blasting her for refusing to consult with the City Council.The WTTW News Spotlight Politics team discusses the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and other top stories. “We have worked really hard to be open and accessible,” Giese said, promising that a “safe and successful” race will add $113 million to Chicago’s economy while showcasing the city’s attributes on national television. In return, NASCAR will get a chance to reach potential new fans in cities like Chicago by enthralling them with the spectacle of an urban downtown transformed into a NASCAR racetrack.
In response to alderpeople’s questions, Chicago Police Deputy Chief Dan O’Connor acknowledged that all officers will have their regular days off canceled because of the race. Officers will also be asked to volunteer to work overtime shifts, O’Connor said.
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