A chilling late-night attack in Chicago’s River North leaves a young flower vendor stunned after being violently shoved by a stranger near Moe’s Cantina and Tree House—just as bars were closing. Bystanders intervened, but the incident underscores a growing crisis for street vendors, especially young workers navigating unsafe, intoxicated crowds. No arrest or report has been filed, and the attacker remains unidentified. The vendor, who’s returned to the area despite trauma, is now a symbol of a broader, unspoken danger faced by those hustling on the streets. Community voices and the Street Vendors Association are demanding safety and respect for these essential workers—people who contribute to the city’s soul, yet too often pay the price for it.
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