Howdy! It’s your 317 bestie checkin’ in to cover for Maria today. I freakin’ love Chicago and genuinely loveee covering for Maria and getting to show y’all how I do Chicago.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square July 10th-12th with three days of free live music, local food, craft drinks, family activities, and performances from Margo Price, DEHD, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, and more. See what’s coming up!*

• Chicago's biggest pizza celebration is back. Pizza City Fest serves up slices from dozens of the city's best pizzerias alongside drinks, demos, and plenty of reasons to come hungry. Win a pair of tickets for the August fest.*

• The Silver Room Sound System Block Party returns with DJs, live music, art, local vendors, food, and one of Chicago's beloved, longtime summer celebrations. Don't miss this Hyde Park tradition at The Salt Shed next month. Win your way into it.*

• Celebrate the music that made R.E.M. legendary as A Brief History of R.E.M. brings their biggest songs from the '80s and '90s to Garcia's Chicago. Win tickets to the show on July 25th.*

• The wait is over, NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway July 3rd through 5th, 2026 for an unforgettable weekend celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Win tickets!*

AMERICA 250 EVENTS

America's 250th anniversary is bringing celebrations across Chicago all week long. From community gatherings and live performances to historical exhibits and family friendly activities, explore the best ways to celebrate this milestone around the city.

FUN EVENTS COMING UP

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• Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern is hosting a Tipsy Trivia night tonight. Enjoy food and drink specials while working through six rounds of questions. More about tonight.

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