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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Isnt Coming Back Next Year, But Could Return In 2027

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NASCAR confirmed it would not host the Chicago Street Race in 2026 but left the door open for a return in 2027. The announcement follows the conclusion of a three-year contract with the city, initiated under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. City officials are exploring dates outside the busy Independence Day weekend to ease law enforcement pressures. This year’s event, which experienced fewer weather-related disruptions than previous years, attracted over 79,000 attendees and generated $128 million in economic impact. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration praised NASCAR for its commitment to community engagement, particularly regarding STEM education initiatives.

The 2024 race generated an additional $9. 6 million in local and state taxes, highlighting the economic benefits of the event. NASCAR is also considering a race in San Diego for next year, but it's uncertain how this will affect the Chicago event. The city looks forward to resuming discussions for a potential 2027 race, aiming to improve operational efficiencies.

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Wieners Circle Promised Free Hot Dogs If Bears Coach Ben Johnson Took Off His Shirt. He Did

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Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday

Chicago's overnight parking ban resumes Monday, coinciding with a major snowstorm expected to bring over 10 inches of snow. The ban, enforced on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes hefty fines for violators. City officials emphasize that this consistent rule improves snow removal operations.

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.