Aug 1, 2025 - Neighborhoods

Congestion report: Chicago weekend traffic warnings

It's another busy weekend for Chicago events. Here are five areas where traffic could get messy.

🎸 Between the lake and Michigan Avenue from Monroe to 11th Street for Lollapalooza from Friday through Sunday.

🇲🇽 Near Cermak Road and Ashland Avenue for Fiesta Del Sol from Friday through Sunday.

🎉 Near Higgins and Milwaukee Avenues for Jeff Fest from Friday through Sunday.

🥟 Argyle Street and Broadway for the Dim Sum and Then Some 5 and 10K Sunday morning.

🎷 37th Street and King Drive for the Bronzeville Jazz Festival Sunday.

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