Organizers of the fair called the 2024 season a success. Over its 20 days open, the fair: - welcomed nearly 900,000 visitors, - sold 50,000 fried Oreos at Chicken Charlie's alone, - added 18 new rides, - saw nearly 1,100 of entertainment, and - made an economic impact of $237 million. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/driver-dies-after-launching-car-off-navy-pier-near-uss-midway-museum/509-49862d74-6af2-407f-a02b-2b95d79341fb