Chicago Mayor Johnson lays wreath in Grant Park for Memorial Day
Chicago leaders gathered for a ceremony in Grant Park. A rifle salute paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation's freedom.
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Chicago leaders gathered for a ceremony in Grant Park. A rifle salute paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation's freedom.
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
The Sueños Music Festival is returning to Grant Park this weekend for its second year. Organizers said 45,000 people are expected to attend.
The event will be over Memorial Day weekend but rolling street closures have already begun - lasting through June 1.
It's in preparation for the Suenos Chicago Music Festival.
It starts at noon and includes a full day of free fun for the entire family.
Chicago rush hour is always a challenge. Throw in the downtown NASCAR race, and it could be one of the biggest traffic challenges that some who drive and work downtown have ever experienced. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The 12th annual Bunny Rock 5K and 10K is taking place this morning at Arvey Field.
The 12th annual Bunny Rock 5K and 10K is taking place this morning at Arvey Field.
President Joe Biden made the proclamation to celebrate transgender and non-binary Americans who he called some of the bravest people he knows.
President Joe Biden made the proclamation to celebrate transgender and non-binary Americans who he called some of the bravest people he knows.
One-day passes start at $125 dollars and two-day passes are $250.
The four-day music festival takes over Grant Park Aug. 3 to 6.
The 8K and 2-mile races will take place at Grant Park at 8:30 a.m.
Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
Thousands are expected to run in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park.
Thousands of runners will make their way through Grant Park and the Loop as the Shamrock Shuffle returns.
If you're planning on driving near Grant Park, you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
If you’re planning on driving near Grant Park you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
The food festival has been a summertime fixture in Grant Park for more than 40 years – but now, it may be forced to find itself a new home. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he was told said the Taste of Chicago will move this year to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier.
One of Chicago's marquee events might be on the move this year. According to published reports, Taste of Chicago is getting bumped from Grant Park, because of a scheduling conflict with NASCAR's first-ever street race downtown.
The race is uncharted territory for both Chicago and NASCAR.
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
Participants in the 5, 10, and 15K races wrap up the day with treats after going through the soggy streets this morning.
