Grand Avenue Viaduct Improvement Project

Alderman Reilly and Alderman Hopkins are pleased to announce that the long awaited Grand Avenue Viaduct Project was recently completed. The aldermen worked together to fund the installation of stamped concrete and get a mural painted. 

Both aldermen would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Chicago Mural Project for installing the mural at no expense to the community or City of Chicago. Please find before and after pictures of the Grand Avenue Viaduct below.

State Street Bridge Project

On Monday, April 28, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin emergency structural repairs to the State Street Bridge. Throughout the project, the bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 

The project is expected to be completed at the beginning of December 2025. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Combating Illegal Overnight Parking During Warmer Months

Earlier this week, Alderman Reilly sent a letter to 18th Police District Commander Michael Neckermann and Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard requesting tow missions at the following locations this summer:

• North McClurg Court, from Ogden Slip to East River Drive
• Centennial Fountain at 400 North McClurg Court
• West Erie Street, between North Orleans Street and North Larrabee Street
• West Hubbard Street, between North Orleans Street and North State Street
• North Franklin Street, between West Hubbard Street and West Erie Street

The purpose of these tow missions is to deter people who illegally park overnight in prohibited parking spaces and engage in illegal activities, such as drinking alcohol and playing loud music. The Alderman sent the tow mission request to get ahead of the issues we have seen in the Ward when the weather gets warmer.

We encourage all residents to continue to call 9-1-1 if an issue requires immediate attention. To raise concerns directly to your local Chicago Police officers, we encourage you to attend your local CAPS meetings for your police beat.

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)

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

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