Grant Park
NASCAR Will Shut Down DuSable Lake Shore Drive For Days. Here Are All The Street Closures You Should Know About
The NASCAR Street Race is slated for July 1-2 in Grant Park, but parking and road restrictions are in effect weeks before and after the event.
Sueños Music Festival Generated $120 Million To Chicago Economy In Its First Year, Organizers Say
Sueños generated more revenue than NASCAR is predicted to bring the city.
Grant Park Softball Leagues Will Get To Play Ball After NASCAR Nearly Forced Them Out
Park District officials originally said it looked "almost impossible" to run the softball league amid summer events, but players will be allowed to host games.
NASCAR’s Plan To Cut Down On Noise: Muffled Race Cars, No Camping Out And 10 PM Shutdowns
The race has been controversial among residents, who have argued little has been revealed about the event's logistics.
Here’s How The NASCAR Race Downtown Will Affect Traffic
The city released its traffic plan for the NASCAR street race Monday. It'll see staged closures of Downtown roads throughout June and July.
Lollapalooza 2023 Lineup Announced: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers & More
ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together are also set to headline.
Shedd Aquarium Could Lose Millions Because Of NASCAR Race, Officials Worry As They Ask For Answers
Officials don't know how road closures will impact access to the Shedd during what's usually one of its busiest weekends. Leaders say they are still waiting for key information from NASCAR so they can plan.
Air And Water Show, Jazz Fest And More: Here’s The Schedule For The City’s Spring, Summer Events
Other returning events include the Summer Film Series, SummerDance and Millennium Park Summer Workouts.
Taste Of Chicago Pushed Back To September As City Makes Way For NASCAR Race In Grant Park
The Taste of Chicago will remain in Grant Park, but it has been delayed until September as the NASCAR race takes over the park.
Taste Of Chicago Not Listed In Grant Park Summer Plans As NASCAR, Lolla Take Over
Grant Park will be booked 84 days between May 18 and Aug. 13 to stage events. The Taste, a Chicago tradition since 1980, does not appear on the schedule, and a plan to relocate it is on hold.
Softball Leagues That Called Grant Park Home For Decades Get Booted Due To NASCAR Deal, Big Music Fests
"These people are killing softball" said one organizer who's worried the sport may never again be played at Grant Park Downtown.
Sueños 2023 Lineup: Wisin y Yandel, Grupo Firme, Ivy Queen And Becky G Among Performers
The two-day Latin music festival will take place May 27-28 in Grant Park. Early access tickets go on sale at noon Thursday.
Locals Ask For Safer Streets, More Bathrooms At First Meeting On Grant Park Updates
The Grant Park Framework Plan was last updated in 2002. The city is seeking feedback at two more open houses for what residents want the park "reimagined" as.
Popular ‘Paris Metro’ Entranceway Being Removed Due To Grant Park Metra Station Overhaul
Upgrades to the Van Buren station, one of the Metra's oldest, will include two ADA-accessible entrances as well as new platforms and lights.
Can City Slow Down Drivers Around Grant Park? New Plan Will Consider Ways To Reduce Traffic, Officials Say
The Grant Park Framework Plan was last updated in 2002. The city is seeking feedback for an updated plan that will be ready by the end of the year.
Chicago NASCAR Race Will Take Over Most Of Grant Park For Two Weeks, Report Says
A report reveals next year's NASCAR race will include a two-week takeover of Grant Park, though Park District officials say they will make sure public access is "minimally impacted."
Downtown Residents Say ‘Stinkin’ Loud’ Lollapalooza Turns Their Alleys Into Public Toilets
Ald. Sophia King (4th) told neighbors Lolla is always going to be loud, but she's working with organizers on some sort of sound limit for the stages. Residents want more port-a-potties on site, too.
Printers Row Farmers Market Returns This Weekend
Shoppers can also visit a new Grant Park location Thursdays starting in June.
Ald. Sposato Calls Columbus Protesters ‘Savages’ At Police Budget Hearing
The Northwest Side alderman made the comment during a contentious City Council hearing about the Chicago Police budget.
Columbus Statues In Grant Park, Little Italy Taken Down After Protests: ‘The People Got This Statue Removed’
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the statue has been "temporarily removed ... until further notice" due to safety concerns after police and protesters clashed over the piece.
