On February 17, 2003, an altercation at the over-filled E2 nightclub led to a stampede that killed 21 people. 20 years later, what has changed?
In the early morning hours of February 17, the club was more than quadruple its capacity; it was only designed to hold 240 people.
The building at 2347 South Michigan Avenue, in the heart of the Motor Row entertainment district, has been vacant ever since. Months before the tragedy, a court order was issued to close the second floor nightclub for building violations. Judy Frydland, attorney for the Chicago Buildings Department in 2003, said following the tragedy a comprehensive communication system was put in place to better ensure court orders are following.
"They are alleging that if the city had produced a full accounting of what was recorded by nine to 11 cameras, then they would have a fuller picture of what happened," said their attorney Eric Onyango.
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