June 6, 2025

Alderman Reilly Reports

Alderman Reilly's Office Closed on Thursday, June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

Please be advised that Alderman Reilly's 42nd Office, Chicago Public Libraries, and other government offices will be closed on Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19) to comply with the City of Chicago mandatory holiday schedule.

If you have a need for city services, please call 311 for non-emergency requests, or dial 911 if you require immediate assistance.

Tribune Editorial written by Alderman Reilly

Alderman Reilly recently authored an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune addressing the alarming rise in antisemitic violence across the country and the dangerous rhetoric that seeks to justify it. In the piece, he highlights clear similarities between the dangers of anti-Zionism and antisemitism; calling on leaders, especially within the Democratic Party, to confront this growing threat with honesty and moral clarity.

OEMC & CPD Weekend Advisory

With many festivals, concerts, and athletic events this weekend, residents and visitors should expect large crowds, increased traffic, and temporary street closures. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to on-site security or by calling 911.

To coordinate public safety efforts, OEMC will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), working alongside the Chicago Police Department (CPD), Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure departments, city agencies and private partners. In addition, the City’s Summer Operations Center (SOC) will be active throughout the weekend, providing strategic oversight and citywide deployment of resources to support public safety. The SOC will also be active through Labor Day.

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is aware of several possible demonstrations this weekend and is prepared to ensure the safety of participants, nearby residents, and businesses. These peaceful First Amendment gatherings are expected to take place downtown on Saturday:

“Anti-ICE Protest” – Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m., beginning at Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn) and proceeding to Trump Tower (401 N. Wabash).
“No Kings on June 14th” – Saturday, June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington).
“Support the March to Gaza to End the Genocide” - Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at Water Tower Park (180 E Pearson St)
“No human being is illegal” - Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at Trump International Hotel & Tower (401 N. Wabash Ave)

As always, CPD’s response will be rooted in constitutional policing principles, and officers will work to facilitate peaceful demonstrations while preventing unlawful behavior. CPD's policy on First Amendment assemblies can be found here.

Scheduled Events & Festivals:

Puerto Rican Festival (Humboldt Park): Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13: 3 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15: Noon–10 p.m.
Puerto Rican People’s Parade (Humboldt Park): Saturday, June 14 at Noon
Taste of Randolph: Friday, June 13, 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, noon–10 p.m.
Pope Leo XIV Celebration Mass (Rate Field): Saturday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m.
Andersonville Midsommarfest: Friday, June 13, 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, June 14, noon–10 p.m.; Sunday, June 15, noon–9 p.m.
Smino (The Salt Shed): Friday, June 13 at 8 p.m.
Band of Skulls (The Salt Shed): Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m.
Wells Street Art Festival: Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Old Town Art Fair (Old Town Triangle Historic District): Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thai Festival Chicago (Lakeview): Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Chicago Cubs v. Pittsburgh Pirates (Wrigley Field): Thursday, June 12 at 7:05 p.m., Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at 1:20 p.m.
Navy Pier Fireworks: Saturday, June 14 at 10 p.m.

Community-Focused Policing Initiative Feedback

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is currently gathering community input as a part of their Advancing Community-Focused Policing initiative. This is to implement community policing at all levels of the department with the goal of assisting the department in the following areas:

Implementing the Consent decree
Meeting Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) goals
Forming the new CPD strategic plan

An online survey is available for residents to submit feedback to CPD. Those interested in participating may complete the survey here. The online survey will be open through June 27, 2025.

Feedback from this Community-Focused Policing Initiative will be incorporated into a “synthesized feedback report” to help CPD shape officer deployment patterns, the way officers engage with the community, and the overall goals of CPD’s new strategic plan. Additional information on this program is on the CPD website here. Additional questions regarding this initiative may be submitted to the CPD Office of Community Policing at community@chicagopolice.org.

CAPS Meetings

18th District: (312-742-5778 / CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org)

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

1st District: (312-745-4381 / CAPS.001District@chicagopolice.org)

Beat 122 meeting will be held on June 11th at 3pm via Zoom.

For Zoom links and other updates, please email CAPS.001District@chicagopolice.org.

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

NASCAR Traffic Impacts:

Local sidewalk and street closures start next Thursday for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Starting at midnight on June 19th, the following closures will be in place through July 14th:

Street Closed
Balbo between Columbus & S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Sidewalk Closed - eastbound
Balbo between Michigan and Columbus
Balbo between Columbus & S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive

For a complete list of NASCAR local impacts, visit their website.

“Ultraviolet” Filming:

Erie/Ontario (Monday June 16- Tuesday June 17):

Alleyway at 646 North Franklin; full closure of the alley off of North Franklin Street between West Ontario Street and West Erie Street from 5 AM on Monday June 16 until 5 AM on Tuesday June 17. *This filming will involve a chase in the alleyway with simulated gunfire between the hours of 6 PM - 11 PM on Monday June 16 under the full supervision of the Chicago Police Department. Click here for more information.

Machesney Ct/Michigan Ave (Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 15):

Full street closure on Lower Michigan (from Wacker Dr to Wacker Pl) and Machesney Ct (from Lower Wacker Pl to Lower Michigan Ave) in the following areas from 1:00PM on 6/14 until 5:00AM on 6/15. *This filming will involve brief intermittent simulated gunfire between the hours of 7 PM - 12 AM on Saturday June 14 under the full supervision of the Chicago Police Department. Click here for more information.

If you have additional questions regarding this or other filming in Chicago, please contact the City of Chicago Film Office at 312-744-6415.

Ohio Street I-90/94 Feeder Ramp Resurfacing

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be performing resurfacing work on the outbound lanes of the Ohio Street feeder ramp. Only two lanes will be closed at a time. 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

On Monday, April 28, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) began emergency structural repairs to the State Street Bridge. Throughout the project, the bridge will be 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 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:

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

East Randolph Street Viaduct

CDOT will be performing work on a viaduct on East Randolph Street. The project will require the closure of the westbound lane on East Randolph Street between Columbus Drive and Stetson Street. The eastbound-to-westbound turnaround lane on East Randolph Street will also be closed. The closures will remain in place until June 13.

Bally's Casino Caisson Pours

Caisson pours are nearing completion and will be followed by foundation and utility work
Total number of Casino and Hotel caissons: 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 cannot stop until it is finished.