Commentary: How do people really feel about NASCAR in Chicago? Chicagoans and Cook County residents are split. – Chicago Tribune*

Will Johnson, of The Harris Poll: "As anyone who’s lived here for a while knows, Chicago seems to be one long outdoor festival from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Almost half of city and suburban residents alike groused in our poll that they’re too disruptive to be worthwhile, but 4 in 5 told us that summertime events such as Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza set Chicago apart from other cities, with 9 in 10 saying these events are an important part of Chicago’s culture."