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Pritzker to attend Lollapalooza despite surge in COVID-19 cases

By FOX 32 News
Published  July 22, 2021 4:28pm CDT
J.B. Pritzker
FOX 32 Chicago

Gov. Pritzker to attend Lollapalooza amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

CHICAGO - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

"It's safer. A little distance, and if you’re vaccinated, it’s safe for you to attend something like this," Pritzker said on Thursday. "I intend to go to Lollapalooza. I’m bringing my wife and a few friends to Lollapalooza."

The governor reiterated that people need to be aware that we are not past the pandemic and to be smart when it comes to crowds. He also encouraged people to get vaccinated.

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A full vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result within 24 hour of entering will be required to attend the festival.

City welcomes Lollapalooza despite uptick in cases

The city prepares for Lollapalooza in Grant Park as COVID-19 case numbers rise in Chicago, and LIVEInstaPOLL results over COVID-19 concerns at Lollapalooza are revealed.

More than 170 bands will perform at this year's festival, which is back after a year-long hiatus and runs from July 29 to Aug. 1 in Grant Park.

Foo Fighters, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus were revealed as the festival's headliners in May.