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March 7, 2025

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Alderman Reilly Reports

Chicago River Dyeing and St. Patrick's Day Parade

The annual Chicago River Dyeing and downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade is next Saturday, March 15. The Chicago River Dyeing will occur from 10am-12pm, and bystanders can watch the festivities between Ontario Street (north branch of the River) and Columbus Drive. 

 

The St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 12:15pm. At 11:00am, Columbus Drive, from Roosevelt Road to Monroe Street, along with the cross streets, will be closed to vehicular traffic. 

 

You are invited to join Alderman Reilly to march in the parade. Our float will be located in Slot #42, which will be on East Balbo, west of North Columbus. 

 

Due to street closures for the parade, we encourage you to arrive at Slot #42 by 11:15am to ensure access to our float

 

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend will take place on Friday, March 21 - Sunday, March 23. The following events are scheduled for race weekend:


  • Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22: Packet Pick-Up
  • Saturday, March 22: The Mile
  • Sunday, March 23: 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk


The course map is below. You can click here to view street closures associated with the Shamrock Shuffle.


For additional information, please visit Bank of America’s website

Free Tax Preparation

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to announce the return of the Tax Prep program, offering free income tax preparation and assistance for households earning up to $67,000 or individuals earning up to $35,000 annually. Services will be available at various Chicago and suburban locations from January 25 to April 15, 2025. No appointment is needed - but it is recommended that neighbors arrive early, as sites close when they reach capacity.

 

For further information on accessing the free tax assistance program:


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. 

CAPS Meetings

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

  • Beat 1824 CAPS meeting will be held on March 13th at 6pm at 1201 N Clark
  • Beat 1831 CAPS meeting will be held on March 18th at 5pm at 510 N LaSalle
  • Beat 1831 CAPS meeting will be held on March 18th at 6pm at 510 N LaSalle
  • Beat 1833 CAPS meeting will be held on March 20th at 5pm at 303 E Superior
  • Beat 1834 CAPS meeting will be held on March 20th at 6pm at 303 E Superior


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

  • Beat 121 CAPS meeting will be held on March 12th at 5:30pm at 26 S Clinton

Center for Life and Learning at Fourth Presbyterian Church

The Center for Life and Learning program for adults 60 and over, located in the Gratz Center of Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 E Chestnut), is hosting a “Purposeful Retirement” workshop series geared for anyone interested in planning for life after their current career. All residents are invited to enroll in this opportunity to build the kind of life they want to enjoy in their next stage of life, including identifying how they might want to become more involved in and give back to their community.


For more details, please click here.

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

Helicopter Lift: 118 N Clark Street


On Saturday, March 8, from 8am to 12pm, there will be a helicopter lift at 118 N Clark Street. During the lift, the following will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic:


  • North Clark Street, between West Randolph Street and West Washington Street
  • West Randolph Street & West Washington Street, between North Dearborn Street and North LaSalle Street


Filming: 666 N Orleans

Minim Productions, Inc will be filming scenes for the TV Show titled “FOUR SEASONS” in your neighborhood on:

Tuesday March 11, 2025 – Thursday March 13, 2025


In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in your area will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times:

Tuesday March 11, 2025 (5AM) – Wednesday March 12, 2025 (3PM)

West Side of Orleans St from Huron St to Erie St

South Side of Huron St from Sedgwick St to Franklin St

 

Wednesday March 12, 2025 (3PM) – Thursday March 13, 2025 (11:55PM)

South Side of Erie St from Orleans St to Sedgwick St

Both Sides of Erie St from Orleans St to Franklin St

West Side of Orleans St from Huron St to Erie St

South Side of Huron St from Hudson St to Franklin St

North Side of Huron St from Orleans St to Franklin St

 

ALLEY CLOSURE - Thursday March 13, 2025 (9AM – 9PM)

Alley between Huron St and Erie St and Sedgwick St

 

INTERMITTENT TRAFFIC CONTROL - Thursday March 13, 2025 (7PM – 11PM)

Franklin St from Huron St to Ontario St & Erie St from Orleans St to Wells St



Helicopter Lift: 100 East Bellevue Place


On Saturday, March 22nd there will be a helicopter lift at 100 E Bellevue Pl between 8 am-12pm. During the lift, the following will be closed to vehicular traffic:

 

  • Bellevue Pl from Lake Shore drive to alley east of Rush Street
  • Inner Lake Shore Drive between Cedar Street and Oak Street
  • Alley between Bellevue Pl and Cedar Street



Casino Caisson Pours: February 24 - April 18

Construction crews will begin to pour roughly 46 caissons for the new casino on Monday, February 24 - pending permit approval. Caisson pours are expected to last until Friday, April 18. 


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. 


In the event this happens, Bally's is supposed to notify our office so we can inform the community. 


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.