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Did Chicago Just Win Gift-Giving at the Vatican? Pope Leo's Goody Bag Says Yes

During a private meeting Thursday with Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pontiff and lifelong White Sox fan, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented him with the key to the city and formally invited him to return home to celebrate Mass in Grant Park, echoing St. John Paul II's historic 1979 visit…

Latin Times

Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released — Set times, artists, tickets, and what fans need to know about the Chicago Music Festival

Lollapalooza 2026 has released its full daily schedule, confirming performances from over 150 artists across four days in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 2. Major headliners include Charli XCX, Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, JENNIE, Tate McRae, and The XX. The schedule helps fans plan across eight stages…

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Peso Pluma to headline Sueños Music Festival 2025

Pluma's set this year was canceled due to inclement weather. The Latin music festival returns for a fourth year in Grant Park in May.

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NASCAR Cup Chicago: Kyle Larson beats van Gisbergen in practice

Kyle Larson beat van Gisbergen in Saturday’s practice session on the 2.2-mile, 12-turn course through the Grant Park area of downtown Chicago.

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On the eve of Sueños festival, a look at how Chicago has become a haven for Latin music

Grant Park is expected to receive 65,000 people a day to watch Rauw Alejandro, Maluma, Peso Pluma and many more

Latin Times

The 2023 NASCAR Cup season had plenty of firsts and perhaps none was bigger than the series’ inaugural street course race, held around historic Grant Park in downtown Chicago. While the weekend faced numerous weather challenges, the racing proved superb and with a surprise winner. Making his first ever start,…

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Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election

There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place.

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Chicago’s Fine Arts Building celebrating 125 years as a cultural hub for the city

This venerable Michigan Avenue denizen, which sits across from Grant Park and between Van Buren Street and Ida B. Wells Drive, counts among Chicago’s most distinctive and most visited architectural gems.

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Chicago Marathon spectators’ mile-by-mile watching guide — all you need to know

Use our map and recommendations for each mile marker to help you stake out your perfect viewing perch, from nearby L stops to where to eat or grab coffee.

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The Chicago Marathon showcases the ‘Soul of Chicago’

One-third of the runners participating are from different countries and on Sunday, the millionth runner will cross the finish line in Grant Park. Those competing will have a shared experience that bonds them together.

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Chicago Marathon 2023: Where to watch, course map and more

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns to the city Sunday, Oct. 8.

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Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park: ‘The city’s biggest party for everyone’

Highlights of the annual summer tradition include a hip-hop showcase featuring some of the biggest names in the genre, a tribute to DJ Casper and, of course, food from 35 vendors and food trucks.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 25 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Another Lollapalooza in the books, The E Street Band sells out Wrigley Field, and friends and family gather at the United Center to mourn Rocky Wirtz.

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Lollapalooza Day 4: Rina Sawayama rousing set clamors for headline status, Lil Yachty takes over Bud Light stage, and Alvvays stays solid

Rain found time for an encore on the final day of Lollapalooza 2023 as a steady trickle kept coming down over Grant Park on Sunday.

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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 4 highlights

Lil Yachy and Alvvays performs on the final day of the four-day lakeside festival that slo promises sets by Lana del Ray, Louis the Child, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.

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Tomorrow X Together draws cheers and tears from K-pop fans at Lollapalooza

After a 2022 set that one member remembers as ‘meaningful, memorable,’ the boy band moves up to headliner with singing and choreography that was clearly well-rehearsed.

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The 1975’s Matty Healy commands attention at Lollapalooza, drummer George Daniel deserves applause

Healy wasn’t always steady on his feet, but his showmanship remained fully intact. Daniel’s drumming was the linchpin to the whole endeavor.

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Lollapalooza Day 3: Danielle Ponder wows BMI Stage, Tomorrow x Together shows practice makes perfect

A sea of rainbow-hued ponchos made the scene at Grant Park on Saturday, bringing some needed color to the otherwise mopey day.

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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza Day 3 highlights

From Pusha T to Danielle Ponder to Jean Dawson, here’s a look at some of the fun on Day 3 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 2 highlights

From Band-Maid to Thirty Seconds to Mars to Kendrick Lamar, here’s a look at some of the fun happening Friday on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

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Billie Eilish headlines first night of Lollapalooza with all-out marathon session

Eilish was decked out in Chicago Bulls gear, plus, some new red and black hair to match.

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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 1 highlights

Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday on Day 1 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race over, but some streets near Grant Park still closed

Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive was expected to reopen Thursday, but it will stay closed as the city prepares for Lollapalooza.

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Chicago violinist Tai Murray makes Grant Park fest debut with Wynton Marsalis violin concerto

Marsalis’ Violin Concerto mixes jazz and classical idioms, with the composer also paying respect to Benedetti’s Scottish ancestry by researching some of the historic ties between Anglo-Celtic and African-American music.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loop residents must be part of discussion on whether NASCAR returns to Grant Park

Now is the time for city leaders to fully evaluate the current uses of Grant Park and determine what best serves the city, the neighborhood and the general public.

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