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Council approves permits for August community events subject to standard conditions
Summary
The council approved multiple event requests for mid-August and late‑August dates—kickball and Wiffle Ball tournaments and a sound permit for the county fairgrounds—referring each to appropriate departments and imposing insurance/usual conditions.
The council approved several requests to use municipal fields and facilities for August events, subject to referral to and approvals by the appropriate city departments and standard insurance requirements. Requests and approvals included:
• Jose Rodriguez: Grama Shingle Stadium and School 7 softball field for a kickball tournament on Aug. 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; council moved to refer/approve subject to insurance and usual conditions.
• Michael Curtin: Kanuciushield Fields for the 16th annual Wiffle Ball tournament on Aug. 15–16, 2026; council moved to refer/approve subject to insurance and usual conditions.
• A walk‑in application to use amplified sound at the Chicago County Fairgrounds on Aug. 29, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the council referred and approved the application subject to insurance and usual conditions.
No special fee waivers or exceptions were recorded in the meeting minutes; the clerk will record approvals and refer items to departments for permit issuance.
