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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lollapalooza came to Chicago in 2005 and it's been here ever since. The four-day-long event typically attracts 100,000 people each day to Grant Park. What do big summer events and ...

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the Windy City for a second straight year. Chicago is renowned for its iconic food—deep-dish pizza and its signature hot dog, to name a few. However, ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wednesday was a glorious day to enjoy Chicago tourist attractions, but will there be the same vibrant energy during the Democratic National Convention? Some hope so. The Chicago Loop ...