Undoubtedly this is already in a lot of the press coverage, but I thought I'd post it just for completeness:
Friends of the Parks
Lucas Museum Departure Statement
Chicago, Illinois - "It is unfortunate that the Lucas Museum has made the decision to leave Chicago rather than locate the museum on one of several alternative sites that is not on Chicago's lakefront. That would have been the true win-win," said Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry and Board Chair Lauren Moltz.