September 29, 2023

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Alderman Reilly Reports

Alderman Reilly In The News

As reported in Reilly Reports on July 28th,  Alderman Reilly has shared concerns and requested additional support from City Departments regarding migrants being housed at the Inn of Chicago, located at 162 East Ohio Street.  Last week, Alderman Reilly joined NBC 5’s Bennett Haeberle to discuss his concerns about transparency with city spending relating to migrant housing. Click here to watch the interview. 

Chief Larry Snelling Confirmed By City Council As Chicago Police Department Superintendent

Earlier this week, Chief of the Bureau of Counterterrorism Larry Snelling was confirmed as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) by a unanimous vote from the Chicago City Council.  Watch recordings of the Committee on Police and Fire that recommended the appointment on September 22nd, and the City Council vote that took place on September 27, 2023.


Snelling joined CPD in 1992 as a patrol officer in his home community of Englewood. After serving as a patrol officer in the 7th (Englewood) District, Superintendent Snelling was promoted to sergeant, serving in the 22nd (Morgan Park) District and Physical Skills and Operations sections for recruit training at the Police Academy. He returned to the 7th District as watch operations lieutenant before being promoted to commander, and later, deputy chief of Area 2. 


Alderman Reilly is hopeful for the direction Superintendent Snelling will take the Chicago Police Department, and he will continue to aggressively advocate for additional resources dedicated to the 42nd Ward to address public safety concerns. 

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The 45th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on Sunday, October 8, 2023. This year, there are more than 47,000 participants from all 50 Wards and around the world. 


Towing and Street Closures:

  • No parking is allowed on the marathon course. Towing of vehicles on the course will begin at 1:00am on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
  • The Chicago Marathon will involve extensive street closures on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Streets in your neighborhood may be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing to 4:00 p.m.


Please click here for more information about the marathon, including a list of all the street closures.


Along with the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, Bank of America is hosting the Abbott Chicago 5K on Saturday, October 7, 2023, and more than 10,000 participants will experience the excitement of race weekend in the Loop and downtown area.


Please click here for more information about the race and a list of street closures.


42nd Ward Flu/Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic

On Wednesday, October 4, from 10am to 2pm, Alderman Reilly is hosting a Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Chicago Temple located at 77 West Washington Street. 

 

Updated COVID-19 booster shots will be available at the Vaccination Clinic. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to pre-register.  

 

See you at the Vaccination Clinic!

Lake Shore Drive Project - September 25 to Summer 2024

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that CDOT will be working on the Lake Shore Drive Bridge and Viaduct Network from September 25th through summer 2024 between Monroe St. to Ontario St. This work will include removing and replacing link plates, stainless steel pins and Teflon bushings and expansion joint rehabilitation.  


Upper Level Lake Shore Drive will have one permanent lane closure in each direction and an additional lane closure during off peak hours. Starting on 10/2/23.


Intermediate Level Lake Shore Drive will have two permanent lane closures in each direction. Starting on 9/25/24.

Michigan Avenue Expansion Joint Repairs

CDOT will be repairing expansion joints on Michigan Ave at the intersection with Wacker Drive as well as just north of the Chicago River.


Scope of Work:

The project consists of performing the following repairs: replacing expansion joint glands at 6 joints just north of the river and replacing the expansion joint system for the joint at the south end of the Michigan and Wacker intersection.


Construction Schedule:

10:00pm - 6:00am Monday to Friday, September 18th - October 6th 2023.


Traffic Impact During Construction:

  • A one-lane rolling closure will be in place each night during construction hours and will be put out and picked up each day.
  • Both sidewalks will remain open to traffic at all times.


Randolph Street Viaduct Project Update

The Randolph Street viaduct construction is wrapping up. All concrete pours are complete, site cleanup is ongoing and shielding is being removed on the lower level. The roadway is scheduled to be repaved early next week, and expansion joints will be installed in the roadway. The contractor should be off site by Friday, October 6 weather permitting.


Chicago Department of Transportation crews will be replacing the light poles and reinstalling concrete planters on the sidewalk in the coming weeks as well. Their work may coincide with the end of the contractor's work, or come immediately after.

CAPS Meetings

18th District: (312-742-5778 / CAPS018District@chicagopolice.org)

  • There are no CAPS meetings scheduled for this district for the remainder of the month.

1st District: (312-745-4381 / CAPS001District@chicagopolice.org)

  • Beat 114 CAPS meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 4th at 5:30pm.
  • Beat 122 CAPS meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at 3:00pm.

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

Filming


Flyover Chicago


On Saturday, September 30 at 10pm to Sunday, October 1 at 8am, Flyover Chicago will be using a drone to film a commercial in the Loop. Please click here to learn about traffic impacts.


Willis Tower Photoshoot


On Thursday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4, there will be a photoshoot at Willis Tower located at 233 S Wacker Drive. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:


  • East side of North Wacker Drive, from Adams to Monroe


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jennie Frake at (847) 826-5825.


Helicopter Lift 226 W Jackson


On Saturday, September 30, from 9am to 11am, there will be a helicopter list at 223 W Jackson. During the lift, vehicular and pedestrian access will be prohibited at the following locations:


  • Franklin, from Adams to Jackson
  • Adams, from Franklin to Wells


Helicopter Lift 440 N Wells


On Sunday, October 1, there will be a helicopter lift at 440 N Wells Street from 9am to 11am. During the lift, pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be prohibited at the following locations:


  • Wells, between Illinois and Kinzie
  • Illinois, between Franklin and LaSalle
  • Hubbard, between Franklin and LaSalle


Helicopter Lift 21 E Chestnut


Midwest Helicopter was hired to lift five HVAC units onto the roof of 21 E Chestnut on Saturday, October 7 from 9am to 11am. During the lift, the following streets will be closed:


  • Wabash, from Delaware to Pearson
  • Rush, from Pearson to Walton
  • Chestnut, from State to Ernst Court
  • Delaware, from State to Ernst Court



Canal Street Viaduct Project:


The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is performing viaduct repairs on Canal Street, between Jackson and Adams.


Vehicle access is prohibited to this stretch of Canal Street throughout the project. Since the viaduct is over Metra/Amtrack train tracks, this project is required to be conducted during the overnight hours.


The project is expected to be completed by early 2025.


Holden Alley Vault Project


The Joffrey Tower Condominium Association is conducting a vaulted alley project on Holden Alley, between East Randolph Street and East Benton Place. During the project, this section of Holden Alley closed to pedestrians and vehicles.


The project is expected to be completed at the end of September.


PGL River North Project


Peoples Gas plans to begin a gas main project in River North. PGL will be working at the following locations:


  • Franklin, from Huron to Chicago
  • Superior, from Wells to Orleans
  • Chicago, from Orleans to LaSalle


The project will be completed at the end of 2023.


15 E Oak Street: Facade Project:


Early this week, a facade project began at 15 E Oak Street. Throughout the project, the sidewalk on the south side of Oak, from State to Rush will be closed. A protected pedestrian walkway will be in-place in the curb lane.


The project is expected to be completed October 2023.


120 E Oak Street Facade Project


Summit Design + Build will begin a facade project at 120 E Oak Street on Tuesday, May 30. Works hours will be Monday thru Saturday, from 8am-5pm.  


Throughout the project, the sidewalk adjacent to the building will be closed. It will be covered by construction fencing. Pedestrians will be pushed to a protected pedestrian path in the curb lane.


Deliveries will occur between before 9am and debris will be removed between 8am-9am. There will be a gate at the east end of the fencing for deliveries and debris removal.


The project will be completed in early November.


Peoples Gas Project: Clark and Adams


PGL began work on Clark (Monroe to Jackson) and Adams (LaSalle to Clark) earlier this month. There will be temporary lane closures on Clark and Adams during permit hours but traffic will be maintained at all times


Work days/hours are Monday-Saturday, from 8am-5pm. This project is expected to be completed in October 2023.


Murphy Auditorium Renovation


Driehaus Museum purchased the Murphy Auditorium at 50 E Erie and plans to begin renovations in June. Work hours are Monday-Friday, from 8-4pm. They plan to complete the following interior alterations:


  • Offices are going to be renovated
  • Stage has sunken – leveled out; fix accessibility issue
  • New elevator to go all the way to the top floor


Throughout the project, the following will be in-place:


  • Pedestrian canopy over the sidewalk in front of 50 E Erie
  • 100' of curb lane will be closed in front of 50 E Erie for material deliveries and small crane


They will need to use a small crane periodically throughout the project to lift materials onto the roof that can't fit through the doorway. Driehaus will notify us in advance of installation of a small crane. 


431 N Dearborn Façade Project


Crane construction began a façade project at 431 N Dearborn this week. Throughout the project, the sidewalks adjacent to the building on Dearborn and Hubbard will be closed. Pedestrians are directed to walk in projected pedestrian walkways in the curb lanes.


The project is expected to be completed in October 2023 (weather dependent).



151 N Michigan:


Power Construction installed a tower crane on Beaubien Court for the project at 151 N Michigan Avenue. While the crane is in place, Beaubien Court, from a point 23' north of Randolph Street, to a point 100' north thereof will be closed to vehicular traffic. The crane will be in-place for 8-10 weeks.


The following will be closed throughout the duration of the project:


  • Sidewalk on the north side of Randolph, from Beaubien Court to Michigan Avenue
  • Sidewalk on the east side of Michigan, from Randolph, to a point 100' north thereof
  • Beaubien Court, from Randolph to a point 100' north thereof


Pedestrians will be directed to use projected walkways that are placed in the curb lanes on Randolph and Michigan. The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2023.


Temporary Bus Stop Elimination


Until March 2024, the westbound bus stop at Grand and St. Clair will be temporarily removed.


  • Stop ID Number: 761
  • Route Stopping: #29 – State, #65 – Grand, #120 – Ogilvie/Streeterville Express, #121 – Union/Streeterville Express


Randolph Street Viaduct Repair


CDOT will be performing repairs at Randolph Street Viaduct (East bound lanes only) between Columbus Dr. and Field Blvd.

 

Scope of Work:

Concrete deck repairs, street paving.


Construction Schedule:

7:00 am - 6:00pm Monday to Saturday, April 10th  - September 30th 2023.

No demolition or other excessive noise creating activity will begin until after 8:00am.

 

Traffic Impact during Construction:

 

  • The Randolph Street Viaduct east bound lanes will have one lane open to traffic at all times and one lane closed for construction at both the upper and intermediate levels between Columbus Dr. and Field Blvd. At least one sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic.
  • All parking on east bound Randolph St. will be removed between Columbus Dr. and Field Blvd.
  • West bound lanes will be open at all times during construction with the exception of single night closures (Dates are TBD and updates will be provided).
  • Access to Millenium Parking Garage and Maggie Daley Park will be limited to entrances at the Columbus Dr./Randolph St. Intersection and Field Blvd./Randolph St. Intersection. Elevator/ADA access to the garage will be maintained.


State & Lake Utility Relocations


Utility companies began relocating utilities in advance of the State and Lake CTA project. Train services will not be disrupted during utility relocations. 

 

At least 1 lane of traffic will remain open (1 lane each direction on State St) at all times, but other driving and parking lanes may be closed. 


Construction equipment and materials will be stored on the street, including during time periods between active work. Work will primarily occur 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays, but there will be limited work during nights. Utility companies are aware of and required to abide by the Chicago noise ordinance, which limits noisy work during overnight hours.


150 E Ontario Construction


W.E. O'Neil began construction of a 23-story building at 150 East Ontario Street. Work hours will be Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm (8pm during caisson pours). Some weekend work will occur.  


Throughout the project, the following will be closed:


  • 150' of sidewalk in front of 150 East Ontario
  • 150' of curb lane in front of 150 East Ontario 


Pedestrians will be directed to the sidewalk on the south side of the street at Ontario/Michigan and Ontario/St. Clair. The entire project is expected to take 23 months to complete. 


311 W Huron Project


In June, ARCO Murray began construction of a new building at 311 W. Huron Street. Work hours will be Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm (8pm during caisson pours). Throughout the project, the following City right-of-way will be occupied:


  • Sidewalk/curb lane on the south side of Huron, from Franklin west to the end of 311 W Huron's property line - approximately 150'. The sidewalk will be used to store their concrete pump, dumpster, and hoist dock. Trucks will back into the site at this location too. Jersey barriers will be placed in the curb lane to create a protected pedestrian path.
  • 3' of the sidewalk on the west side of Franklin, from Huron to the first alley south thereof. This leaves 6' of clearance. They will need to push the fence out a few feet during excavation.
  • 150' of the east/west alley bounded by Huron, Franklin, Erie, and Orleans will be closed. The closure is from Franklin to a point 150' west thereof. 


The project is expected to be completed in September 2023 (weather dependent). 


LG Construction: 751 N. Hudson and 451 W Chicago 


LG Construction continues work on 751 N. Hudson Avenue and 451 W. Chicago Avenue, which are adjacent parcels. Work hours will be 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

 

Throughout the project, the following will be closed:


  • Sidewalk/curb lane/traffic lane of the east side of Hudson, from Chicago to the first alley south thereof
  • Sidewalk/curb lane/traffic lane on the west side of Sedgwick, from Chicago to the first alley south thereof
  • Sidewalk/curb lane on the south side of Chicago, from Hudson to Sedgwick


There will be a protected pedestrian walkway in the curb lane on the south side of Chicago Avenue, from Hudson Avenue to Sedgwick Street.


This project is expected to be completed mid-September 2023 (weather dependent). 


Street Sweeping


During street sweeping season (April 1 to mid-November) the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation uses mechanical street sweepers to remove debris and litter from streets, weather permitting. Throughout the season, DSS deploys mechanical street sweepers at regularly scheduled times to clear debris from Chicago streets. Starting this week, dozens of street sweepers have begun clearing the debris and leaves that have accumulated during winter months on both residential and arterial streets. 


On weekdays, from 9am to 2pm, this Sweeper Tracker map will show real-time locations of city street sweepers. For more information, please review the 42nd Ward Map and street sweeping schedule. Residents can also call 311 to find the dates and locations of street sweeping in their area.


Please check for the bright orange signs announcing temporary parking restrictions. These signs are posted two days prior to scheduled street sweeping events. Some streets also have permanently posted signs that specify a once-per-week period when parking is prohibited for street sweeping.


Kennedy Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation


The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) began rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to West Ohio Street


The project consists of rehabilitating 36 bridge structures and the Reversible Lane Access Control (REVLAC) system, replacing overhead sign-structures, installing new signage and modernized LED lights, pavement patching and structural painting. Additionally, Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will be painted and new LED lighting installed.


This project will take place over three consecutive construction seasons and consist of three stages. The following will occur during stage one:


Stage I - Inbound Kennedy


To help minimize the impact to traffic the reversible express lanes will remain open in the inbound direction, while two mainline inbound lanes will be closed at a time. Motorists should expect lane shifts and overnight lane closures and various ramp closures. Later this summer, painting and installation of new LED lighting will begin on inbound Hubbard's Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with all lanes and ramps reopening and the express lanes resuming normal operations.


Please click here to learn more about the Kennedy Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation, and stay tuned to Reilly Reports for future updates.