Rahm Emanuel told a big lie!!! No Way!!!! Remember when Rahm Emanuel said the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago would cost the taxpayers NOTHING? Well, try a MILLION DOLLARS! NFL's use of Grant Park, pegged at $1 million, cost the league nothing

Those who attended the 2015 NFL Draft and outdoor fan festival in downtown Chicago nearly four weeks ago aren't the only ones who got to take advantage of the action for free.

The NFL did too.

After a request from the NFL and tourism booster Choose Chicago, the Chicago Park District waived a $937,500 rental fee to use Grant Park and nearby parkland, according to documents released to the Tribune under a public records request. The district also waived a security deposit.

Historically, the Park District provides relief to nonprofit and charitable organizations hosting events on its property. For example, the district's special event permit application states that nonprofits may receive up to half off rental fees — which can easily reach six-figures for one site — if all of the event's net proceeds go to the nonprofit.

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