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Helicopter & Crane Lifts:
758 N Larrabee
On Sunday, August 10, Trident Crane Service will be completing a crane lift at 758 N Larrabee St. Northbound traffic will be closed from 9am-4pm. Vehicles will be rerouted on Superior St to northbound Kingsbury St. "No Parking" signs will be posted on the east and west curb lanes, and all cars must be moved before 9am. Pedestrian access on the west side of Larrabee St will be restricted for the safety of all.
233 S Wacker - Willis Tower
On Sunday, August 10, CHI Aviation will be conducting a helicopter lift at Willis Tower located at 233 S Wacker Dr. The following streets and sidewalks will be closed on 8/10 from approximately 8am-12pm at the latest:
- W Adams St, from S Wacker Dr to S Franklin St
- S Franklin St, from W Adams St to W Jackson Blvd
- W Jackson Blvd, from S Franklin St to S Wacker Dr
- S Wacker Dr, from W Jackson Blvd to W Adams St
- W Quincy St, from S Wells St to S Franklin St
- W Van Buren St, from S Franklin St to S Wacker Dr
These closures will not take effect until the helicopter is overhead, and normal traffic configurations will resume as soon as the helicopter leaves the area.
Filming:
600 N LaSalle
Today, August 1, a commercial will be filming scenes at 600 N LaSalle St. During filming, parking will be prohibited at the following locations on 8/1 from 12am-8pm:
- North Side of Ohio St from Wells to LaSalle
- Both Sides of Franklin St from Ohio to Ontario
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Nye at 312-343-1874.
221 S LaSalle
On Saturday, August 9th, a music video will be filming scenes at 221 S LaSalle St. During filming, parking will be prohibited during the following times on 8/8 at 10pm through 8/10 at 7am:
- Both Sides of Quincy from LaSalle to Clark
- West Side of Clark St from Monroe to Van Buren
- Both Sides of LaSalle from Adams to Jackson
In addition, there will be a Full Traffic Closure on August 9th from 7am-9pm on LaSalle from Adams to Jackson and on Quincy St from LaSalle to Clark. On August 9 from 8am-3pm, there will be intermittent traffic control on LaSalle St from Adams to Monroe and on Adams St from Wells to Clark. And Intermittent Traffic Control on August 9 from 3pm-9pm on Jackson Blvd from Financial Pl to Clark St.
If you have any questions, concerns or special needs, please contact Gustavo Martin at 216-536.9670 or Dustin Schoenfeld at 224-565-5427.
Live Music Performance: City Winery Riverwalk
Today, August 1, City Winery Riverwalk will be hosting a live music performance on a boat on the Chicago River in front of their venue. Live music will begin between 5-5:30pm and will end around 7pm. The event is free and public access to the Riverwalk must be maintained at all times.
Public Assembly Notification: 500 West Madison Street (Ogilvie Station)
From 4:30pm - 5:30pm on Monday, August 4, a public assembly will occur at Ogilvie Station at 500 W Madison St.
830 N Michigan Façade Work
Contractors are completing work on the façade at 830 N Michigan Ave. During work, a temporary sidewalk closure will be in place from approximately August 1 - October 31. The façade will be fully enclosed with a temporary wall, allowing a portion of the sidewalk in front of 830 N Michigan to remain open to pedestrians.
Lighting Improvement Work on Ohio Street
Work will soon begin on Ohio St as a part of the Chicago Residential Lighting Improvement program. Work is expected to begin August 8 on Ohio St from 417 W Ohio to the corner of Ohio and Kingsbury St. Contractors will install foundations, bore underground conduits, and install new residential lighting poles. The installation work will take approximately 6-9 weeks. CDOT will also perform restoration on the sidewalks altered by the construction. The sidewalk restoration is estimated to take 2-3 weeks.
During construction, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required. Overnight and weekend parking will remain open during the work. The existing lights will remain working until the new lighting system is fully functional. Please notify 311 if an existing light is not functioning at night.
Street Resurfacing - Wabash Ave from Wacker Dr to Balbo Dr
CDOT continues work on Wabash Avenue from Wacker Drive to East Balbo Drive. The work is a part of the CDOT's Arterial Street Resurfacing Project.
The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling and paving the existing asphalt, and striping improvements. During construction, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions on construction closures.
Work is estimated to be completed by October 31, 2025.
Ohio Street I-90/94 Feeder Ramp Resurfacing
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues to perform work on the outbound lanes of the Ohio Street feeder ramp. Only two lanes will be closed at a time. IDOT is not required to adhere to the construction scheduled outlined by the Chicago municipal code. The project is estimated to be in progress until late 2025.
676 North Michigan Avenue Façade Project
Redmond Construction was hired to complete a façade project at 676 North Michigan Avenue. Currently, the following closures are in-place:
- Sidewalk on the south side of Huron, from Michigan Avenue to a point 150' west thereof
- Curb lane on the south side of Huron, from Michigan Avenue to a point 150' west thereof is being used as a pedestrian walkway
- Partial sidewalk closure the west side of Michigan, from Huron to a point 100' south thereof
This project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.
State Street Bridge Project
CDOT continues structural repair work on the State Street Bridge. Throughout the project, the bridge will remain closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. State Street will remain open on both sides of the bridge during construction, and vehicles crossing the river will be rerouted to Clark Street and Dearborn Street.
The project is expected to be completed at the beginning of December 2025.
River North Lighting Project
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completed new light pole installation in the area bounded by Chicago, Ontario, Orleans, and the river. CDOT continues to restore infrastructure trenching.
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