CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Some people who live along the Chicago lakefront on the North Side voted in favor of turning the lakefront into a national park.
This is an idea that’s been kicked around for several years, championed by Preservation Chicago.
The question was on ballots in three precincts of the 49th Ward. 60% voted yes out of roughly 1,200 voters.
“Chicago can partner with the National Park Service to continue the legacy of protecting this precious resource for the enjoyment of all," and “Such an idea could lift and share the burden of maintenance of these sacred grounds, providing much-needed repairs to many of the park buildings and structures." Preservation Chicago said.
Those skeptical of the idea say turning the lakefront into a national park could complicate expansion, or even renovation of existing facilities since the federal government would be involved, CBS 2 reports.
Official national park designation would require action from congress.
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