Overview
- Organizers staged a coordinated mass shot at Recess in the West Loop on Sunday, Aug. 30, with dozens of participating bars nationwide and a public livestream for remote viewers.
- Reported attendance figures vary by outlet, with NBC Chicago saying 1,969 people attended and Block Club Chicago reporting more than 1,000 ticketed participants.
- Guinness World Records requires organizers to submit video and witness evidence for review before any new record can be certified, so the claim remains unverified.
- The event included live entertainment and high-profile participation, with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Comptroller Susana Mendoza serving shots to attendees.
- Promoted as “Bad Decision for a Good Cause,” the organizers pledged $10 from each ticket to Ravenswood Community Services and said donations will be processed and reported after the event.