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Design team for DuSable Park to be chosen this year, but concerns of more delays linger - The Chicago Crusader

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says a design team from the long-delayed DuSable Park will be selected this year. Located at the base of the Chicago River near Navy Pier, the 3.3-acre […]

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