The Brief
- Epic Cons Chicago 3 was abruptly canceled a week before its Navy Pier event, leaving fans and vendors without refunds.
- Attendees and vendors report losses of up to $1,200, with no clear path to recoup costs.
- Organizers face lawsuits over hundreds of thousands in alleged debt and have gone silent.
CHICAGO – A popular convention—set to make a stop in Chicago next weekend—suddenly shut down. Now, fans are left with questions and no clear path to getting their money back.
Meanwhile, the owners of Epic Events and Entertainment, which hosts the convention, could be facing financial trouble.
What we know:…