Significant NASCAR Chicago street closures take effect as race near

As Chicago’s NASCAR street race looms just a week away,

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the most significant street closures around the event have begun.

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Sunday marks the start of the aggressive prep for the race,

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with Jackson Drive closing between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive, according to officials.

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Columbus Drive is also now closed between Jackson Drive and Roosevelt Road as the home stretch of the circuit is completed.

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