Riot Fest damage assessed at Humboldt Park

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Park District is assessing the damage in Humboldt Park after the weekend Riot Fest music festival. Friday's rain turned the park into a sloppy mud pit all weekend.

PHOTOS: Riot Fest damage at Humboldt Park

The festival site will remain closed to the public until at least Thursday as officials determine the real extent of the damage and create a plan for repairs.

Riot Fest organizers are responsible for the damage.
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