SECURITYCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Dibs for forest preserve groves? Nope, permits take precedent, but not everyone seems to know that, or care
A dispute over a reserved picnic site in Cook County Forest Preserve led to a confrontation where a man mistook a shish kebab skewer for a sword. The article highlights confusion and conflicts arising from permit requirements for picnic groves, noting that permit holders take precedence over unpermitted groups, though enforcement is inconsistent.
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