Photos: Jennie, Olivia Dean, Geese, Leon Thomas at Lollapalooza Day 3
<p>Chicagoans might get a break from the rain Sunday after the latest round of soggy weather disrupted traffic, flooded more homes and upended the schedule at Day 3 of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2026/08/01/heavy-rains-delay-opening-of-doors-at-lollapalooza-on-day-3" >Lollapalooza</a>.</p><p></p><p>Forecasters expected drier conditions arrive into Sunday with highs in the mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.</p><p></p><p>NWS meteorologist David King said Saturday's highest rainfall totals in the area fell in eastern Kendall County, where up to 4 inches of rain fell, while parts of far northeastern Will County and eastern DuPage County from Downers Grove to Elmhurst were soaked with 2 to 3 inches.</p><p></p><p>"A constant stream of intermittent showers" prompted flash flood warnings across the area, King said.</p><p>"It's been a good soaking rain for much of the area," he said. "If you're traveling, be a little more cautious and allow more room between you and the vehicle ahead."</p><p>Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications was coordinating with city departments and other agencies in response to the storms, according to spokesperson Mary May.</p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-hangRight> <div class="Enhancement-item" data-crop=""> <figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-470000" name="image-470000"></a> <picture data-crop="medium"> <source type="image/webp" width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5d66059/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1e03e1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg 2x" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <source width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/47c1a9e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <img class="Image" alt="A road is flooded Saturday in west suburban Clarendon Hills." srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/47c1a9e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6c7cbbd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg 2x" width="490" height="275" data-src="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/47c1a9e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4284x2404+0+877/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2Fb9%2Fbd88b1ff4607bad27e2627ea3fd1%2Fimg-7677.jpeg" data-lazy-load="true" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" > </picture> <div class="Figure-content"><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p>A road is flooded Saturday in west suburban Clarendon Hills.</p></figcaption><span class="line"></span><div class="Figure-credit"><p>Provided</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p>Officials were still assessing the impact of the rainfall that came on the heels of several other storms this summer that have caused headaches for thousands of residents with <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/27/weather-storms-heat-wind" >flooding and seepage</a>.
Reported by 2 outlets — Chicago Sun-Times. See all sources ↓
Heavy rain overnight delayed the opening of Day 3 of Lollapalooza in Chicago until 3 p.m. Saturday. When the gates opened, fans rushed to see performers such as Jennie, Olivia Dean, Geese, and Leon Thomas. The same storm caused flooding and traffic problems across the Chicago area. Crews worked to clear the grounds while commuters faced delays.
Why it matters
The delay shows how extreme weather can affect big public events and daily travel. It reminds residents to prepare for sudden storms and possible flooding.
- Why did Lollapalooza start later on Day 3?
- Heavy rain overnight made the grounds unsafe, so organizers waited until 3 p.m. to open the gates.
- What other problems did the rain cause in Chicago?
- The storm flooded streets and homes and slowed down traffic across the region.
How outlets are framing the same story
These are the main editorial angles found across reporting. Use them to quickly compare what different outlets emphasize, omit, or question.
One article highlights the festival’s music and crowd excitement, focusing on photos of the performers. The other article emphasizes the rain’s impact on travel and local flooding, treating the event as a weather story.
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coverage of artist performances and crowd excitement
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impact of heavy rain on traffic and flooding
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