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Newly Obtained Contract Details Deal to Keep Lollapalooza in Chicago for 10 Years
The deal to keep Lollapalooza in Chicago for the next 10 years guarantees a larger minimum payment to the city than that of the new NASCAR race beginning next year, while the NASCAR race has longer windows for both setting up and tearing down, according to the contracts for both Grant Park events obtained by NBC 5 Investigates. Mary Ann…
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Newly-Obtained Contract Details Deal to Keep Lollapalooza in Chicago for 10 Years
The deal to keep Lollapalooza in Chicago for the next 10 years guarantees a larger minimum payment to the city than that of the new NASCAR race beginning next year, while the NASCAR race has longer windows for both setting up and tearing down, according to the contracts for both Grant Park events obtained by NBC 5 Investigates.
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NASCAR Permit Agreement Reveals New Details About Race Coming to Chicago
The NASCAR race coming to Chicago next July could tie up a portion of Grant Park for over a month, which is more than twice what was previously expected, according to the event’s permit agreement obtained by NBC 5 Investigates. Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Lollapalooza Will Stay in Chicago For Another 10 Years, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says
Chicago’s most popular music festival isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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Lollapalooza Will Stay in Chicago For Another 10 Years, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says
Chicago’s most popular music festival isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. As Lollapalooza neared the end of its fourth and final day Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced an agreement to keep the festival in Grant Park for at least another 10 years. A contract announced between C3 Presents, the company behind Lollapalooza, and the city of Chicago calls for the...
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Which Celebrities Were Spotted in Chicago Lollapalooza Weekend? Here's Who, What They Did and More
Chicago was buzzing with celebrities this weekend, as Lollapalooza brought some of the biggest names in music to Grant Park.
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Metallica Gives Shoutout to ‘Stranger Things' During Lollapalooza Performance
A “Stranger Things” star joined forces with Metallica at Lollapalooza for the “most metal meeting ever.”
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Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly Headline Day 2 of Lollapalooza
Big crowds marked Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, and fans say the four-day fest is all about the fashion and the biggest bands. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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Chicago Health Officials Issue Warning About Fentanyl at Lollapalooza
The Chicago Department of Public Health is advising people attending Lollapalooza in Grant Park to be cautious of fentanyl this weekend.
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What's Allowed Inside Lollapalooza? Here's the Festival's Bag Policy
Lollapalooza opened its gates Thursday, set on bringing some of the biggest music artists to Chicago’s Grant Park across four days. But before you head over, you’ll need to know what’s allowed inside.
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What's Allowed Inside Lollapalooza? Here's the Festival's Bag Policy
Lollapalooza opened its gates Thursday, set on bringing some of the biggest music artists to Chicago’s Grant Park across four days. But before you head over, you’ll need to know what’s allowed inside.
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Watch: Sky 5 Captures Lollapalooza Attendees Running to Stages
Lollapalooza gates officially opened and some excited fans raced to find their spot at the stages.
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What You Should Know as Lollapalooza Kicks Off 4-Day Fest in Chicago
Lollapalooza, Chicago’s largest summer music festival, is set to kick off Thursday in the city’s Grant Park. Jen DeSalvo reports.
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Lollapalooza 2022: Security, Street Closures, Lineup, COVID Guidelines and More
Lollapalooza will kick off in Chicago Thursday, marking the start of four days of music in the city and what is considered one of the largest music festivals in the world.
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How to Get Around Chicago During Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza gets underway Thursday in Chicago. Here’s what that means for getting around the city, whether you’re attending the four-day music festival or not. NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin reports.
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Better Business Bureau Issues Alert for Concertgoers to Avoid Fake Lollapalooza, Elton John Tickets
This week, Lollapalooza will make its return to the city of Chicago, but with ticket packages costing thousands of dollars, there are real concerns about customers being duped by fraudulent tickets.
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BBB Issues Alert for Concertgoers to Avoid Fake Lollapalooza, Elton John Tickets
This week, Lollapalooza will make its return to the city of Chicago, but with ticket packages costing thousands of dollars, there are real concerns about customers being duped by fraudulent tickets. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has more details.
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Green Day to Play Lollapalooza Aftershow at Metro
After a few hints on social media, it’s official: A certain Lollapalooza headliner is also putting on a Lollapalooza Aftershow in Chicago.
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Ahead of Lollapalooza, City of Chicago Reminds of COVID-19 Precautions at Large Gatherings
Outdoor celebrations and social gatherings are a large part of summer, including this year, even though COVID-19 concerns remain. With the presence of two more contagious omicron subvariants, extra measures are encouraged to slow the spread of COVID-19, while also making sure people still enjoy time outdoors. And with preparations underway for Lollapalooza, Chicago’s largest summer festival, the city’s...
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Lollapalooza 2022: Chicago's Top Doctor ‘Not Worried' About Major COVID Spread at the Festival
With new COVID variants and subvariants behind rising cases in Illinois and other parts of the country, concern for major coronavirus spread at Lollapalooza is also looming.