April 4, 2025

Alderman Reilly Reports

Alderman Reilly on the Lisa Dent Show

Earlier this week, Alderman Reilly joined Lisa Dent on WGN Radio to discuss an ordinance he will be introducing in response to incidents of dogs shocked by electricity in the River North neighborhood. Click here to listen to the interview.

Teen Takeovers

Alderman Reilly is deeply concerned and frustrated with the violent Teen Takeovers in the Streeterville neighborhood, which have occurred with increasing frequency.

The Alderman has co-sponsored an ordinance (O2024-0010163) to modify curfew hours within the Central Business District to 8pm (daily) for minors. Alderman Reilly believes this ordinance will make our community safer.

Unfortunately, Mayor Brandon Johnson opposes the new curfew and has blocked the City Council from debating or voting on the measure.

In a recent letter to Mayor Johnson, Alderman Reilly and Alderman Hopkins express the community’s concerns with these gatherings and ask for help to make Streeterville safer. Please click here to read the letter.

Alderman Reilly is committed to identifying new and creative solutions to combat these large group gatherings.

Stay tuned to Reilly Reports for future updates about the proposed 8pm curfew and other measures put in-place to deter Teen Takeover.

El Grito Chicago 2025 Community Engagment Webinar

The organizers of El Grito Chicago will be hosting a virtual community engagement webinar on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to share information about their plans for an upcoming summer event at Butler Field in Grant Park on September 13 and 14.

Representatives from El Grito Chicago, The Consulate General of Mexico, and The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be present at the meeting to share information and answer questions from the community. This is an excellent opportunity for community members to learn more about the event and interact with key representatives.

Please register using the following link to receive the log-in information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CkXm6PEIRV2-3w9fYAOzjQ

Please share this invitation with anyone you feel should attend. You can direct any questions to info@elgritochicago.com.

Streeterville Organization of Active Residents Town Hall

Last week, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) hosted a town hall meeting with Alderman Reilly and Alderman Hopkins. Joining them were new 18th District Acting Commander, Michael Neckermann and Deputy Chief Joe Bird. To listen to Alderman Reilly’s Q&A, please click here.

Street Sweeping Started April 1st

Street sweeping began Tuesday, April 1st, and continue through the Fall season.

To find the street sweeping schedule for your streets click here and follow the instructions below:

Click on the map of your ward
Find the section for the address you are seeking
After you find the section, click on the street sweeping schedule for your ward.
Locate the section on the schedule, which will provide the borders and the street sweeping dates.

Note one side of the street (East/West or North/South) will be swept on the first date, and the other side of the street (East/West or North/South) will be swept on the second date.

Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.

To view the 42nd Ward Street Sweeping Map, click here. To view the 42nd Ward Street Sweeping schedule, click here.

CAPS Meetings

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

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

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

Beat 122 CAPS Meeting will be held on April 9th at 5:30 PM at 26 S. Clinton

Register for the 18th District

Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy

The 18th District is accepting applications for the Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy, starting March 5, 2025. If you are interested in applying, please call 708-865-7341 (Sheriff's Office), or contact the CAPS office at 312-742-5778, and ask for Officer Nomellini.

City Sticker Amnesty Month

The Office of the City Clerk is bringing back City Sticker Amnesty Month this April, which means you can purchase a City Sticker with no late fees and back charges from April 1-30, 2025! For more information, visit www.chicityclerk.com/AmnestyMonth

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

Filming:

Wells & Lower Wacker (Overnights)

On Wednesday, April 9th, and Thursday, April 10th, Mesquite Productions will be filming exterior scenes for "Duragno 60623" at 200 N Wells and 75 W Lower Wacker Dr. During prep, filming, and wrap, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (6AM) – Friday, April 11, 2025 (5AM)
Both Sides of Post Place from Lower Wacker to Lake St
East Side of Franklin St from Randolph St to Wacker Dr
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (12PM) – Thursday, April 10, 2025 (5AM)
Both Sides of Wells St from Wacker Dr to Monroe St
Both Sides of Lake St from Franklin St to LaSalle St
Thursday April 10, 2025 (5PM) - Friday, April 11, 2025 (5AM
Both Sides of Garvey Ct from Lower Wacker Dr to Lake St
Both Sides of Lower Wacker Dr from Lower Michigan Ave to Post Place

Please note that during filming, the following traffic control will be implemented:

Wednesday April 9, 2025 (10PM –5AM)
Full Closure of Wells St from Wacker Dr to Monroe St (cross streets will be intermittently closed)
Full Closure of Lake St from Franklin St to LaSalle St
Thursday, April 10, 2025 (10PM-5AM)
Full Closure of Lower Wacker Dr from Lower Michigan to Post Place
Intermittent Traffic Control of Lower Wacker on ramp at Harrison and Franklin

If you have any questions, concerns or special needs, PLEASE CONTACT: Chris Scott, 773.983.0190, or Sergio Castro, 773.310.3618.

Helicopter Lift: 118 N Clark

On Saturday, April 5th, from 9am to 11am, there will be a helicopter lift at 118 N Clark. During the lift, the follow will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic:

Closing W. Washington St, between N. Lasalle St & N Dearborn St.
Closing W. Randolph St. Between N. LaSalle St & N Dearborn St.
Closing N. Clark St. Between W. Lake St, & W. Calhoun St.

Casino Caisson Pours: March 18 - May 18

Total duration of caissons and piles is approximately 8 weeks (approximately mid-May)
Start date of caissons: Permits are expected to be issued by March 14
Casino and Hotel caissons – A total of 356
Casino Piles – A total of 202

Work hours will continue to be 8am-8pm. However, if an issue arises during a pour, there is the potential that crews will work past 8pm. Once a caisson pour begins, it can't stop until it is finished.

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 there of 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.

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 has begun removal of the old light poles and continues to restore infrastructure trenching.

Pin & Link Project on Randolph and Columbus

CDOT crews are scheduled to perform steel work and bridge expansion joint rehab along Randolph Street, Columbus Drive, and Stetson Avenue. Please see details below:

General Construction Schedule:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday; with the occasional extension to 5:30 pm as needed.

Scope of Work and Access Impacts During Construction:

In general, one lane of travel will be open at all times along each roadway, level, and direction. Access along sidewalks will remain open with detours around the work areas.

This project is expected to be completed at the end of June 2025. Asphalt restoration will occur in July 2025.

Casino Demolition Update

The demolition team will begin site concrete crushing operations over the next eight weeks. The operation with run from 8 AM until 5 PM. The crusher will be placed in between the Ontario feeder ramp and the southern edge of the current building.