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Tuesday, April 24
Despite lots of enthusiasm and big crowds, the Great Chicago Fire Festival was underwhelming thanks to the rain affecting the electric ignition on the big houses and preventing a burn. But that wasn't the only issue. John Tolva has some suggestions should the City try again.
by Robyn Nisi
A/Cby Steve Prokopy
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
Mechanicsby Jeff Smith
Drive Thruby Brandy Gonsoulin
Transmissionby Sarah Brooks
Book Clubby Emma Terhaar
Mechanicsby Phil Huckelberry
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
A/Cby Steve Prokopy