NASCAR Chicago race: More streets closing ahead of this weekend

Chicago’s first-ever downtown NASCAR race is still five days away, but it’s already having an impact on getting around town.

NASCAR Chicago race: Street closures causing headaches for commuters
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Commuters and pedestrians are feeling more and more of the impact as streets begin closing ahead of this weekend's NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

Chicago NASCAR street race closures ramp up
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More closures are popping up around downtown Chicago ahead of the NASCAR race which is only about a week away. This weekend will be full of congestion as closures come to Ida B. Wells, Balbo Drive, Jackson Drive and many more.

Chicago NASCAR street race preparations continue
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Chicago's street races is approaching at high speed. NASCAR officials say they've never built a course this big, this fast. They also say safety is a top priority.

18 CTA bus routes affected by NASCAR Street Race

Starting as early as June 26, most of the stops impacted will be around Grant Park through July 5.

Inside look at NASCAR Chicago Street Race course build
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With just over a week until the first flag, we are getting a special behind-the-scenes look at the course build for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

CDOT finishes North DuSable Lake Shore Drive resurfacing project

The Chicago Department of Transportation has completed the resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in preparation for the race.

North DuSable LSD resurfacing now complete
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Chicago crews are finished working on a major resurfacing project on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive ahead of the NASCAR race coming to the area.

Aldermen question NASCAR street race
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NASCAR expects a $113 million economic impact during the Chicago races. Street closures have already begun for the race which is about two weeks out causing traffic headaches for many. Reporter Carrie Shepherd weighs the pros and cons.

Chicago's summer of racing begins with Sail GP on Lake Michigan
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Why have a ribbon cutting when you can hold a sail raising? Chicago's summer of racing kicks off this weekend with Sail GP on Lake Michigan.

Concerns raised over pedestrian and cyclist safety ahead of Chicago NASCAR Street Race
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The Chicago NASCAR Street Race is just over two weeks away. Platforms and grandstands are already going up, and in just five days, street closures will start to take effect.

OEMC updates NASCAR traffic impact
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Anyone who's been following the build-up to the Chicago NASCAR Street Race knows Grant Park is going to be clogged in late June into early July.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race: How to navigate around street closures

Chicago is revving up for NASCAR and city officials released an update on street closure plans and how to navigate around them.