City officials discuss safety plan for July 4th weekend, including NASCAR street race
City leaders said, for months, they have worked on several exercises and workshops to handle additional crowds and street closures in and around Grant Park.
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City leaders said, for months, they have worked on several exercises and workshops to handle additional crowds and street closures in and around Grant Park.
The NASCAR street race is set to take place on July 1-2 in Grant Park.
Chicago is gearing up for the first-ever NASCAR street race to take over Grant Park and downtown streets this weekend. The two races will bring some of the world's best drivers to the city, and on Wednesday, star driver Bubba Wallace will help kick off the weekend with a block party at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Read more about Bubba's Block Party
The mayor's office along with police and fire officials will discuss the plans.
The event will feature black-owned food vendors, NASCAR pop-ups, and Chicago native Lupe Fiasco is performing.
On Wednesday, the mayor's office along with police and fire officials will also talk about safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The streets are always talking, but they'll soon be booming in downtown Chicago, as NASCAR's first-ever street race is set to take place in Grant Park on July 1 and 2. CBS 2's Matt Zahn spoke with one would-be spectator who will now be driving for the checkered flag on race day.
CBS 2 Photojournalist Mark Losiniecki got a sneak peak at the racecourse for the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Police say Johnson's in-laws, along with one of their grandchildren, were found dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide.
Meanwhile, there is chance of storms on Saturday when the race will be in progress.
Even Bubba Wallace, who notched a 200th career cup series start over the weekend, is unsure fully what to expect.
As the City of Chicago prepares to host its first-ever NASCAR street race, officials are urging residents and visitors to be aware of significant street closures and safety measures in place.
As the City of Chicago prepares to host its first-ever NASCAR street race, officials are urging residents and visitors to be aware of significant street closures and safety measures in place.
Sherman is a former NASCAR and Indy Car driver, but he hasn't competed full-time since 2008, and his last race was at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet in 2016.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
They said it shows understaffing will cause long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Most detours will begin next Monday.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 presented a report before Chicago's City Council meeting. They said it shows understaffing will cause long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 will present a report they say shows understaffing caused long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 will present a report they say shows understaffing caused long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
It's going to be a summer of racing in Chicago, starting this weekend with SailGP on Lake Michigan, and then in a couple of weeks, the NASCAR street race in Grant Park.cb
It's going to be a summer of racing in Chicago, starting this weekend with SailGP on Lake Michigan, and then in a couple of weeks, the NASCAR street race in Grant Park.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management says to expect heavy traffic and route diversions around Grant Park.
The race will take to the streets around Grant Park on July 1 and 2.
