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Amazon Delivery Lockers in Chicago Parks Create Controversy

The e-commerce giant recently began installing lockers inside Chicago parks.

Aired 08/30/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Amazon Delivery Lockers in Chicago Parks Create Controversy

Clip: 8/30/2021 | 6m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

The e-commerce giant recently began installing lockers inside Chicago parks.

Take a walk in a Chicago park. Play frisbee, maybe softball. And … pick up your latest goods from Amazon. The e-commerce giant recently began installing lockers inside Chicago parks, and says the lockers are a “secure and convenient” option. But that convenience has proven to be controversial. Juanita Irizarry of Friends of the Parks weighs in.

Aired 08/30/2021 | Rating NR

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