ABC7 Chicago FOIA request reveals fights before North Avenue Beach shutdown Memorial Day

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abclocal.go.com/wls City originally said gangs, fights were not the reason for the closure ... arlingtoncardinal.com City emphasized heat illness as the reason ... suntimes.com Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Speculation that violence or gang trouble played role in decision to close beach “was not shared with me.” ...