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Article: Summer events are in town
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- July 24, 1998
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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 ...