Very interesting -- Its about time the "second city" gets a first.
During my years in Chicago I tried to avoid the large "fests".
I usually had music rehearsals the night of the July 3rd fireworks (Mrs JJ would always go), I tried to go to "Taste of Chicago" and the art fairs on off hours -- and even was invited to play in a Jazz combo on one of the boats for "Venitian Night". I'll see what comments I can find in the Sunday Trib.
UNITED959: If you go, please give us a report.