"The summer doesn't have to begin and end with Memorial and Labor Day," the release goes on to say. "Moving this iconic event to the tail end of summer will prolong our vibrant festival season and spur additional tourism and economic activity downtown."
"In an effort to continue reimagining the Taste of Chicago in a post-pandemic world, DCASE along with its partners have been working to evaluate several possible locations and dates for the event," the release says.
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