Jennifer Lopez cancels North American summer tour, including Chicago-area stop

Longtime pop singer Jennifer Lopez suddenly announced Friday that she is canceling her upcoming summer tour, including its stop in the Chicago area, according to a statement on her website.

Lopez said she was “heartsick” and “devastated” by the decision to cancel the “THIS IS ME…LIVE” tour, which was scheduled to begin June 26 in Orlando.

Representatives for Live Nation said Lopez was “taking time to be with her children, family and close friends.”

“Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t think it was absolutely necessary. I promise I’ll make it up to you and we’ll all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”, Lopez’s statement read in part.

According to the cancellation announcement, those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded.

Fans who purchased tickets through a third-party resale site such as StubHub, SeatGeek or VividSeats are encouraged to contact their point of purchase for further details.

Lopez’s 32-stop tour included 29 shows in the United States and three in Canada, from June 26 to August 17. The singer was scheduled to perform at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on July 26.