Published May 6, 2021 • Updated on May 7, 2021 at 7:21 pm As the weather warms and COVID-19 vaccinations increase, activities around the Chicago area that were previously closed are seeing a big return this summer. From concerts to farmers markets, Chicagoans will likely be able to feel a taste of normalcy in coming months as businesses and events reopen citywide. Don't miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android — and sign up for alerts. Take a look at things to do across the city and around the area this summer: Local See an Outdoor Concert at Ravinia Ravinia Festival has announced its summer concert lineup, preparing to reopen the park for the first time in more than a year for an in-person 2021 season.