Launched in 1991, Lollapalooza put down roots in Chicago in 2005, becoming a major tourism draw for the city, attracting hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers and infusing millions into the local economy. Canceled last year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s festival ran from July 29 to Aug. 1.
Illinois recreational weed sales hit record $128 million in July, with a little help from Lollapalooza
