Parking restrictions, street closings ahead of NASCAR street race near Grant Park
You'll notice a few more changes around Grant Park starting this morning as the city prepares to host the upcoming NASCAR Chicago street race.
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Parking restrictions, street closings ahead next month's NASCAR street race
The NASCAR race and related events are happening the first weekend of July.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes test drive on NASCAR Chicago Street Race course
Two-time Daytona 500 champ Dale Earnhardt Jr. won't be racing next month, but he gave the course through Grant Park a test run on Wednesday – in an SUV in regular traffic.
Ahead of NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Dale Earnhardt Jr. checks out the course
In exactly one month, some of the fastest and most skilled drivers in the world will be unleashed on the streets of Chicago. It's all legal, of course, during the first-ever NASCAR street race, which will come to Grant Park on the first weekend of July.
One month until NASCAR Chicago street race
In exactly one month, some of the fastest and most skilled drivers in the world will be unleashed on the streets of Chicago. It's all legal, of course, during NASCAR's first-ever street race.
NASCAR stars coming to Chicago to preview Grant Park 220 street race course
They'll be at Buckingham Fountain near Ida B. Wells and Columbus.
NASCAR stars will tour Grant Park 220 course in Chicago
They'll be at Buckingham Fountain near Ida B. Wells and Columbus.
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"I think it's a great addition to our summer entertainment scene. And we are hearing hotels along the race route are approaching sell out or are already sold out for that weekend."
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Organizers are debuting a special partnership with the Chicago arts community.
Chicago artists help craft trophies for NASCAR Street Race
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Chicago's NASCAR preparations continue with repaving of Columbus Drive
It's two months until NASCAR's first street race in Chicago.
Chicago's NASCAR preparations continue with repaving of Columbus Drive
But drivers are already dealing with closures. Columbus was closed between Jackson and Balbo for most of the day. Crews were hard at work repaving Columbus Drive for the July event.
CPS students meet NASCAR pros to learn about engineering careers
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CPS students meet NASCAR pros to learn about engineering careers
Students also got to compete in a NASCAR-themed challenge for free tickets to Chicago race.
City announces traffic plans ahead of Chicago's first-ever NASCAR street race
On Monday, city representatives released street closures, parking restrictions and how pedestrians will be able to get in and around Grant Park.
Street closures for Chicago NASCAR race will last for six weeks
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.
Ahead of first-ever NASCAR race, Chicago drivers will see road closures
Chicago's NASCAR street race is approaching and the city announced plans to navigate traffic during the first-ever event. NASCAR announced plans for the city's first-ever street race last summer. The race will be held in Grant Park on July 2, 2023. It will be preceded by an International Motor Sports Association race on July 1, 2023.
Chicago announces traffic plan for first-ever NASCAR street race
Chicago's NASCAR street race is approaching and the city announced plans to navigate traffic during the first-ever event. NASCAR announced plans for the city's first-ever street race last summer. The race will be held in Grant Park on July 2, 2023. It will be preceded by an International Motor Sports Association race on July 1, 2023.
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Taste of Chicago moved to September as city announces summer festival schedule
The announcement comes after questions on if the Taste could happen in Grant Park with NASCAR coming the Fourth of July weekend.
Taste of Chicago moved to September, city announces summer festivals
The City of Chicago announced its lineup of summer festivals and events, including the Taste of Chicago which will return to Grant Park in September in addition to three neighborhood events throughout the summer.
Taste of Chicago may have to move to make way for for NASCAR race
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.
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