Overview
- Parents say Makeda Designs failed to hand over custom prom outfits after months of fittings, following Wednesday's protest outside the Humboldt Park boutique.
- Families who paid roughly $1,200 to $3,200 filed police reports and say they may pursue charges over missing or unfinished orders.
- Owner Makeda Evans posted an apology on Facebook, saying she is in a mental health crisis and will contact each customer to work out a solution.
- Chicago police confirmed a break-in Wednesday evening after a window was smashed and multiple people entered and removed property, with no arrests announced.
- Community groups, including Chloe's Closet at Dunbar High School and Sheerah Grand Chapter Community Service in West Roseland, are giving free prom dresses to students left without gowns.