Today's Chicago Tribune ran an article by Greg Kot announcing that festival organizers are doubling their efforts this year. 2005 saw Lollapalooza's return to the festival circuit with 60 bands take to four(ish) stages spanning a two day affair in Chicago's Grant Park. While the festival had a great run last year (despite the abysmal heat in the triple digits), they want to return to a bigger and better festival. After all, if it's only a one time event, why not do it up right? So this year, August 4-6 expect over 130 bands to have the run of 8 stages. Organizers estimate this could help double the attendance. (I, for one, didn't get the vibe that too many out of towners had come in for the shows). Always a plus, the additional money that will be brought in will go towards a complete restoration effort Hutchinson Field and spur a new addition of a new garden near the Art Institute.