Chicago is always busy in the summer, but the city will also be hosting the Democratic National Convention this year. The ABC7 I-Team is finding out the major changes being made to help reduce overtime pay for city workers.
The Chicago Pride Parade and other events this summer were asked by city leaders to be scaled back to help reduce overtime pay due amid the 2024 DNC.Chicago is always busy in the summer, but on top of all of the events, festivals and parades, the city is will be hosting the Democratic National Convention.
Since 1970, The Chicago Pride Parade has rolled out the rainbows for all, becoming a regional, even a national, event of acceptance. However, this year's parade will be scaled back and the route shortened by about six blocks"You know, my concern is more optically speaking," said Kevin Morrison, a Cook County Commissioner in the 15th District. "Does it look like Pride is under attack? What I would say to them, this is about making sure that everyone who attends is safe.
Chicago's Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement, Jackie Rosa, told the I-Team that because of the DNC, the city needs to reduce overtime for police and other city workers.Yeah, it's unfortunate, but we are still hopeful... they're making sure that the parade goes a little faster.The I-Team researched police overtime data from June 1 to August 3 of last year. The city spent $73.2 million in CPD overtime pay.
Sengstacke-Rice said parade entries will not be denied, but that the August parade will be streamlined.
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