Get that singing voice warmed up, American Idol is coming to Chicago!

That’s right, the next winner of American Idol could be from right here in Chicago as auditions for Season 12 will be taking place at the United Center on Thursday, July 12th.

No word on whether Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, or Ryan Seacrest will be in attendance, but if you make it Hollywood, you won’t have to worry about that!

Pre-Registration will be taking place on Tuesday, July 10th and Wednesday, July 11th at the United Center as well.