Jun 25: Concertgoers Injured at Chicago Vegandale Festival
Billed as a joyous day of food, music and art, the Vegandale Festival has spread from humble beginnings in Toronto, Canada to become one of the fastest growing festivals in the world, with scheduled dates in London, Philadelphia, New York City, Dallas, Miami, Manchester, Los Angeles, and of course, Chicago. For some, it was to be a fantastic celebration of healthy living and veganism, while promoting environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Others came just to see some of their favorite performers at the Grant Park / Butler Field venue. Panic and Confusion as Crowd Surged But what began in celebration for all, unfortunately ended in pain and injury for many. Although covered mostly on social media and not by major news outlets, word spread quickly of the day’s events. According to some unconfirmed and undisclosed sources, it may have begun...