Watch live: Chicago officials discuss public safety ahead of NASCAR Chicago Street Race and Fourth of July

Chicago officials are set to share an update on public safety measures to be put in place for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and Fourth of July weekend.

The city will transform the Grant Park environs into the first NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 2, with separate events on July 1 as well. The televised Cup Series event will have NASCAR drivers weaving through the park on closed-off streets lined with temporary fences, grandstands and what promoters hope will be thousands of fans.

[ Everything you need to know about the race — including the course map, road closures and how to watch (or avoid) it all. ]

The press conference is scheduled to begin Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and will be streamed on the city’s Facebook page.