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Kennedy rehabilitation update: Week 24
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (I-94) junction to Ohio Street continued to progress the week of August 25.
The outbound lanes from north of Pulaski Road to the Edens junction reopened last week. The repairs in the section between Addison Street and Pulaski Road continues, with that section reopening after Labor Day.
With the reopening of the north end of the project, 70% of the work scheduled for this construction season will be complete.
As a reminder, to accommodate ongoing bridge rehabilitation and ramp repairs, the following ramps are scheduled to close, starting at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2:
- Kimball Avenue ramp to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen in approximately three weeks.
- Outbound Kennedy to Addison Street, anticipated to reopen in approximately three weeks.
Current ramp closures
- Outbound Kennedy to Augusta Boulevard/Milwaukee Avenue, anticipated to reopen mid-October.
- North Avenue (Illinois 64) to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen early September.
- Outbound Kennedy to Armitage Avenue, anticipated to reopen early September. Fullerton Avenue ramp to outbound Kennedy and the slip ramp portion to Western Avenue, anticipated to reopen mid-September
- Outbound Kennedy to Kimball Avenue, anticipated to reopen Sept. 3.
- Addison Street to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen Sept. 3.
- Outbound Kennedy to Pulaski Road/Irving Park Road (Illinois 19), anticipated to reopen Sept. 3.
- Outbound Kennedy to Diversey Avenue, anticipated to reopen in mid-September.
The reversible express lanes will remain open in the outbound direction, with two mainline outbound lanes closed at a time. The reversible mid-gate entrance and exits will remain closed.
Click here for more details, including ramp closures
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City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions
Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here
Soldier Field Transportation Restrictions 2025 - click here
Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino 2024 - click here
Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff 12/22/23 - click here
Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station Phase II Updates - click here
1st Ward Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Fri & Sat (7:00pm – 4:00am CDT)
Effective June 26, 2025 - click here
North Ave Beach Transportation Restrictions Friday, June 27, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
(11:00am - 11:00pm CDT) - click here
CDOT Fall Bridge Lift Schedule 2025, Begins September 27th - click here
McCormick Place Events Calendar
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An Opportunity Unlike Any Other for Operators to Attend Their First Show!
The NLA Scholarship Program is designed to enable new operators to attend the CD/NLA Fall Show in Dallas, Texas from October 25-28, 2025. These scholarships provide an unsurpassed business development opportunity for operators who have recently launched their companies and have never attended a CD/NLA event before.
What does the scholarship include?
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One (1) Full Show Pass to the 2025 CD/NLA Fall Show. ($549)
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Three (3) paid nights at host hotel, Gaylord Texan. ($837)
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One (1) year NLA membership if scholarship winner is not currently an NLA member. ($395+)
- Networking and education to grow your business (Priceless!)
The deadline to apply is September 9th, 2025.
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again but vows to keep flying
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday that it has filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from a Chapter 11 reorganization.
The ultra low-cost airline said it plans to keep flying as usual during the restructuring process, meaning passengers can still book trips and use their tickets, credits and loyalty points. Employees and contractors will also continue to get paid, the company said.
CEO Dave Davis said the airline’s previous Chapter 11 petition focused on reducing debt and raising capital, and since exiting that process in March, “it has become clear that there is much more work to be done and many more tools are available to best position Spirit for the future.”
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Biotech CEO sues Uber after illegal immigrant driver assault caught on camera in downtown Charleston, SC
Source: Yahoo News
A biotech CEO is taking Uber to court after an illegal immigrant driver was caught on camera violently assaulting him in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, sending his dog crashing to the pavement.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in Charleston County, alleges TC BioPharm CEO Bryan Kobel, 45, suffered a concussion in April after Uber driver and illegal Russian national Vadim Nikolaevich Uliumdzhiev, 42, attacked him in a King Street restaurant parking lot.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Breaks Ground On The New Concourse D, A $1.3 Billion Investment In The Next Generation Of Travel At O’Hare
08/18/2025 | Source: Mayor's Press Office, Chicago Department of Aviation
19 New ‘D’ Gates to Boost Connectivity and Expand Passenger Amenities
Mayor Brandon Johnson today joined federal, state, local, and airline leaders to kick off construction on The New Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport, a transformative $1.3 billion investment and the first major milestone in O’Hare’s historic terminal expansion. This project will redefine the travel experience for millions, strengthen Chicago’s role as a global aviation hub, and set the stage for the airport’s next generation of growth.
“To maintain Chicago’s global leadership in the 21st century, we must continue investing in O’Hare, our region’s most powerful economic engine,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “With construction now underway on The New Concourse D, my administration is committed to building upon the airport’s legacy by delivering modern, world-class facilities that will elevate the passenger experience at America’s best-connected hub.”
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New Data Highlights Current State of the US Hotel Industry
The U.S. hotel industry was once again in the negative this past July compared to last year, according to information and analytics provider CoStar.
According to the data, which is aggregated from over 90,000 properties across the globe, occupancy, the average daily rate for a room and the revenue per available room (also known as RevPAR), were all down in July compared to July 2024.
Occupancy was at 68.2 percent, a one percent decrease; the average daily rate was at $161.90, a decrease of 0.1 percent; and the average revenue per available room was $110.37, a decrease of 1.1 percent.
New York City was the destination with the highest occupancy level, but it was 1.1 percent lower than it was last July.
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Navigating the New Tax Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know
A practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
The recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” includes substantial tax reforms to support the growth of small businesses. Small business owners can take advantage of these tax breaks starting now for expenses dating back to January 20, 2025.
This guide outlines the most impactful provisions of the law, including permanent deductions, enhanced credits, and expanded eligibility criteria. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help business owners navigate the changes and optimize their tax strategies.
Download the guide
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“Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you.”
-Zig Ziglar
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