Article: Summer events are in town

It's a hot weekend around Chicago, with significant events in the water, on the field and on the road.

Up in Zion, personal-watercraft racing is set to make a splash on Lake Michigan. More than 20,000 fans are expected to attend the International Jet Sports Boating Association's Nielsen National Finals at Illinois State Beach.

Competition today and Saturday in the world's biggest 16-inch softball tournament will help determine Sunday's Chicago Classic finalists in Grant Park.

And on Sunday morning, the city's oldest road race, the Chicago Distance Classic 20K, will be held on downtown streets, beginning and ending at Columbus and Balbo in Grant Park.

Here's a rundown of the three ...

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