The Latest Breaking News from Grant Park

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

The backdrop of Chicago and its skyline made for some spectacular NASCAR photos.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Latin music continues at Grant Park on Sunday on the way to finale sets by Nicky Jam and Grupo Firme.

As a founding partner, Xfinity will have official presenting, marketing, and promotional rights for the July 1-2 Chicago Street Race Weekend including the NASCAR Cup Series’ Grant Park 220 and the Xfinity Series’ The Loop 121 races.