![Clayton Harris III, the executive director of the Illinois International Port District, wants to expand an industrial site near Lake Calumet, a move that could create jobs. But some community groups want a long-promised public park.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/44981/b2930dd5-63cf-451e-ad2b-1be1b1d39347__medium.jpg)
New Park Or Revitalized Port? The Debate Over Lake Calumet
There's a debate about the future of Lake Calumet on Chicago's far south side. Some residents want public access to the lake. The port district that controls the lake wants to expand.
There's a debate about the future of Lake Calumet on Chicago's far south side. Some residents want public access to the lake. The port district that controls the lake wants to expand.