Chicago Things to Do July 2, 2024 2:50 pm Taste of Chicago was long held in July. Here's why it won't be this year The festival is now being held in September, largely due to two major events happening in Chicago for July and August — and it’s not the only festival to see changes Local 2:59 NASCAR gears up for Chicago Street Race weekend 2:30 Authorities suspend search for 2 missing boaters on Lake Michigan near Hammond, Indiana 2:39 Vigil held in Grand Crossing for victims of mass shooting 2:49 Haulers drop off vehicles ahead of NASCAR Chicago Street Race 1:00 Sky 5: Emergency responders successfully rescue an injured boater near Horseshoe Casino