Riverwalk Vendor Files Civil Rights Lawsuit

Paris Schutz’s reporting, which first broke the story in April, examines Robert Gomez’s federal lawsuit against the City of Chicago, alleging that his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination despite his application ranking highest under city evaluation rules. The coverage traces how that initial reporting led to broader scrutiny of procurement practices, transparency, and oversight in the city’s handling of Riverwalk concessions.