Despite often being against the rules this is absolutely a thing all over Chicago during the warmer months. Boozy picnics at the beaches, wine in plastic cups

Despite often being against the rules this is absolutely a thing all over Chicago during the warmer months. Boozy picnics at the beaches, wine in plastic cups at the parks, etc. And fully sanctioned alcohol at the dozens of neighborhood street fests held throughout the year. And it’s also a thing in suburbia, where backyard coolers full of beer are common at weekend gatherings.