On March 17, multiple agencies, including the Park District and Chicago police, closed the Legion Park encampment and removed 10 tents.
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Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s Legion Park encampment was cleared out. Residents and activists question the city’s next steps.

Advocates say that although it’s a good thing for people to be housed, the Legion Park encampment closure represents broader issues with the city’s enforcement of encampment policies and raises concerns over whether the process will lead to a permanent solution for homelessness.

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