As we've said almost too many times over the past two weeks, it is uncertain if NASCAR will return to downtown Chicago in 2026. NASCAR drivers seemed to hope that the Chicago Street Race returns -- and so,

As NASCAR's Chicago Street Race embarks on its third, and perhaps final, edition, drivers spoke fondly about the experiment's legacy.

Unfortunately the future of the race is in doubt as the three-year event contract with the city has run out and looks unlikely to be renewed.

The work isn’t always glamorous, but pit crews and other support staff play an important role in pulling off successful races.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more people in discussions about a contract extension than when former Mayor Lori Lightfoot agreed to the original deal.

CHICAGO - As the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race is coming to a close, Chicago's streets will begin to reopen. Below is a list of when each street will reopen. Michigan Avenue Northbound and Southbound at 10:00 a.m. All the morning news in under five minutes. Congress Plaza Drive Northbound and Southbound at 8:00 p.m.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a driver accused of hitting a man with his truck during an illegal street race last weekend in Round Lake Beach.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held July 5 and 6 around Grant Park. Road closures, traffic plans, parking restrictions and more are in place.

Fans were back in and around Grant Park on Sunday for another high-octane day of racing. This now marks an end to the final year of the NASCAR contract in Chicago, but there are options included to possibly extend the race to 2026 and 2027.

After coming up short at Chicago, Connor Zilisch will get a rematch with Shane van Gisbergen on Saturday at Sonoma (4:30 p.m. ET, The CW).