The Latest Breaking News from Grant Park

Did NASCAR pay enough to use Grant Park, downtown streets? Chicago Park District boss defends agreement

The three-year agreement, with a two-year renewal option, calls for the Park District to receive a $500,000 permit fee. That pales by comparison to the $8 million to $9 million Lollapalooza pays every year to rent Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Shakeia Taylor: NASCAR brings out new fans in Chicago, from a ‘cultural exchange’ at South Side museum to jumping over puddles at Grant Park

CHICAGO — NASCAR arrived in Chicago this past week — and with it, opinions on the historic street race.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

NASCAR bosses hail "remarkable" success of Chicago street race

Both the second-tier Xfinity and Cup Series raced on the 2.2-mile, 12-turn course created through Grant Park in downtown Chicago, but the biggest hurdle faced by NASCAR ended up being battles with the weather.

Autosport · Jul 4, 2023

Woman stabbed in Grant Park thanks fellow skateboarders for ‘working to make sure I didn’t die’

Zoey Wolfe was stabbed in the chest while skateboarding with friends Saturday evening.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023

After nearly a year of planning, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is here. Will it rev up the city’s economy as promised?

After months of planning, weeks of disruption and an 11th-hour push to complete the transformation of Grant Park into a pop-up NASCAR track, ready or not, the inaugural Chicago Street Race has arrived.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 30, 2023

6 things to know about NASCAR’s first street race in downtown Chicago

Breaking down the setup for NASCAR's first street-course race.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2023

NASCAR Chicago weekend promises music, food, family fun — and racing, too

In addition to the two-day extravaganza July 1-2 centered at Grant Park with its world-class auto races, there will also be a full-out NASCAR festival area adjacent to the raceway with concerts by Miranda Lambert, JC Brooks Band, The Chainsmokers, The Black Crowes and Charley Crockett.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2023

CTA bus detours for NASCAR race

Eighteen bus routes will detour around the Loop over the NASCAR Street Race weekend on July 1-2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

Picture Chicago: 16 must-see photos from the week in news

Falcons in the Loop, kayakers enjoying the river, highlights from Sueños Music Festival and more in our best photos from the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

Mayor Johnson invokes ‘soul’ of Chicago’s ancestors at Memorial Day ceremony

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reflected on the complicated story of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, the Illinois native and Civil War general who founded the holiday. Monday’s event was at Logan’s statue in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023