The Latest Breaking News from Grant Park

Chicago announces dates for 2024 summer festivals, Air and Water Show moved for Democratic convention

Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary will be marked with a four-day fest in July.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

8 hospitalized in multi-vehicle crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Grant Park

The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. when the driver of a Honda CRV who was speeding lost control of the vehicle and struck two other vehicles in the 700 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023

Long lines don’t deter vendors and visitors from enjoying amuse-bouche sized Taste of Chicago: ‘It’s been really nice so far.’

Taste typically takes place around the Fourth of July weekend, but this year NASCAR took over Grant Park for its inaugural street race here.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023

Sueños Music Festival 2023 — Day 1 PHOTO GALLERY

Thousands of fans descended on Chicago’s Grant Park for a two-day festival celebrating reggaeton and other Latin music courtesy of Feid, Arcangel and Wisin & Yandel and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2023

Sueños Music Festival Day 1: Feid, Arcángel, Ivy Queen, Chencho Corleone deliver powerhouse sets

Sueños Music Festival has returned to Chicago for a Memorial Day weekend extravaganza in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2023

Sueños bringing bigger roster of local DJs, Latino-owned businesses to Grant Park festival

A report that highlighted the economic impact of Sueños Music Festival found that more than 900 jobs were created thanks to the two-day event. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

CPD officer hit by fleeing car near Grant Park

Another officer opened fire during the downtown encounter, but no one was hit, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023