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Extra Extra: Lollapalooza Ties Attendance Record

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 6, 2012 11:05PM

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Photo Credit: Lee Auerbach

  • Even with an interruption due to severe weather, Lollapalooza tied an attendance record this year. [Sun-Times]
  • Jim DeRogatis looks at the lessons learned from this year's festival. [WBEZ]
  • Michael Strautmanis, deputy assistant to President Obama, will be the grand marshal for Saturday's Bud Billiken Parade. [Tribune]
  • Want to own a piece of the Lollapalooza VIP lounge? There's a sale tomorrow morning. [Craigslist]
  • Felony Franks settles its lawsuit with the city. [Chicago Journal]