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North Chicago mayor warns Community Days may be canceled if fundraising does not materialize
Summary
Council and staff reported $50,500 in committed Community Days donations but confirmed most commitments are not yet in the bank. Mayor Rahim said he will cancel the event if sufficient funds do not arrive within one to two weeks, and council members discussed alternatives and earlier fund‑raising timelines.
Mayor Rahim told the City Council on June 16 that Community Days — scheduled for Aug. 1–3 with a movie night on Aug. 1 and main events on Aug. 2–3 — is at risk of being canceled if pledged funds do not arrive soon.
Darby, a city staff member who presented the fundraising update, said the Community Days effort has $50,500 in committed donations so far but clarified those are commitments, not cash in the bank. "We have $50,500 in commitment," Darby said, and later added, "Commitment's not money in the bank."
The mayor said the city has held off on signing entertainment contracts because of the funding shortfall, and he warned council members the event…
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