April 24, 2026

Alderman Reilly Reports

State Street Closed for State / Lake

CTA Station Reconstruction

As part of the ongoing State / Lake CTA Station Reconstruction project, a full closure has been implemented on State Street, from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street. State Street is scheduled to remain closed until May 22, 2026. During this closure, emergency sewer repair work will also be completed on State Street.

Until the closure is lifted, northbound vehicles will be rerouted to Randolph Street, Dearborn Street, and Kinzie Street to re-access State Street. Southbound vehicles will be rerouted to Kinzie Street, Clark Street, and Washington Street to re-access State Street. Local business and driveway access on State Street will be maintained during the closures, and at least one sidewalk will be open at all times for pedestrians. CTA bus detour information can be found here. The underground CTA Red Line train station at Lake will remain open.

St. Jude Memorial Police March Sunday, May 3

On Sunday, May 3, the St. Jude Memorial Police March will take place along Michigan Avenue. The annual march honors the CPD officers who have given their life protecting Chicago’s communities. Police officers and other participants will begin assembling on Michigan Avenue, from Superior Street to Wacker Drive, at 6:30am on 5/3. The march will step off at 8am and will travel north on Michigan Avenue to Chicago Avenue. On Chicago Avenue, marchers will proceed west to Clark Street, where they will disband around 10am. The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic until 10:30am:

Michigan Avenue, from Wacker Drive to Chicago Avenue
Chicago Avenue, from Michigan Avenue to Clark Street

An estimated 6,000 participants will march this year to honor Chicago’s fallen officers.

Updates on 42nd Ward Street and

Alley Resurfacing

As reported in a previous Reilly Report, Alderman Reilly has authorized a portion of his Aldermanic Menu Funds to resurface several streets and alleys in the 42nd Ward. Below is an updated list of ongoing resurfacing projects:

Alley bounded by Delaware Place, Chestnut Street, Dearborn Street, and State Street
Alley bounded by Franklin Street, Wells Street, Ontario Street, and Ohio Street
Alley bounded by Erie Street, Ontario Street, Franklin Street, and Wells Street
Alley bounded by Superior Street, Huron Street, Franklin Street, and Wells Street
Alley bounded by Chicago Avenue, Superior Street, Orleans Street, Franklin Street

Alderman Reilly has also authorized Menu Funds for the following resurfacing projects, which are scheduled to begin soon:

Park Drive, from Illinois Street to North Water Street (Estimated Start Date: April 27)
Lower Michigan Avenue, from Grand Avenue to Lower North Water Street (April 28)
Lower Michigan Avenue, from Lower Wacker Drive and Lower Stetson Avenue (April 28)
Stetson Avenue, from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street (April 30)
Harbor Drive, from Harbor Service Drive to Randolph Street (May 1)
South Water Street, from Stetson Avenue to Columbus Drive (May 1)
Randolph Street, from Beaubien Court to Columbus Drive (May 1)
Randolph Street, from Field Boulevard to Harbor Drive (May 1)

CAPS Meetings

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

There are no remaining CAPS meetings for this district in the month of April.

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

There are no remaining CAPS meetings for this district in the month of April.

To find your appropriate beat to attend your CAPS meeting, please click here.

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

Crane Lift:

65 E Wacker

On Saturday, April 25, a crane lift will take place at 65 E Wacker Dr. During the lift, the following streets will be closed from 9-11am on 4/25:

Wacker Pl, between Michigan Ave and State St
Wabash Ave, between Lake St and Grand Ave
Corner of Garland Ct and Lake St

Police barricades will be set up on Wacker Dr at State St, Wacker Pl and Wacker Dr at Michigan Ave, Wabash Ave at Lake St, Wabash Ave at Grand Ave, and on Garland Ct at Lake St. All closures and barricades are scheduled to be lifted by 11am on 4/25.

1 N Wacker

On Sunday, May 2, a helicopter lift will take place at 1 N Wacker Dr. During the lift, the following streets will be closed from 9-11am on 5/2:

Wacker Dr, from Washington St to Monroe St
Madison St, from Franklin St to the Chicago River

CPD personnel and traffic control aides will be in place to guide motorists. Pedestrian access around the lift area will be restricted to ensure everyone's safety. In the event of inclement weather on May 2, the lift will be rescheduled for Sunday, May 3.

Ohio / Ontario Feeder Ramp Update

The Illinois Department of Transportation continues its work on the Ohio and Ontario St Feeder Ramps near I-90. As part of the work, overnight closures are scheduled for Monday, April 27 in the eastbound direction and Wednesday, April 29 in the westbound direction. In the event of inclement weather, these closures will be postponed one day. After the work is completed next week, there will be 2-3 days of nighttime work during the first week of May.

State / Lake CTA Station Reconstruction

As stated above, State St, between Wacker Dr and Randolph St, is fully closed. Lake St, between State St and Wabash Ave, remains closed. Eastbound traffic on Lake St will be directed to Dearborn St, Wacker Dr, and Wabash Ave to reach eastbound Lake St (latest detour map here--please note that northbound State Street is also fully closed). Lake St, from Dearborn St to State St, will be closed from 7am - 3pm. For more information on the ongoing project, click here. As a result of the closure on State St, the following CTA bus stops will be eliminated at State & Lake until Friday, May 22:

#2 - Hyde Park Express, #6 – Jackson Park Express, #10 – Museum Science & Industry, #29 – State, #36 – Broadway, #62 – Archer, #146 – Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express, #148 – Clarendon/Michigan Express.

Public Assembly:

100 W Erie

On Saturday, April 25 an assembly will take place outside the Chinese Consulate at 100 W Erie from 3-6pm. No street or sidewalk closures will be implemented for this assembly. The City estimates an attendance of 50 participants. Amplified sound equipment has not been approved for this gathering.

Michigan & Delaware

On Friday, May 1, a public assembly titled "Sign for Peace" will take place near the corner of Michigan Ave & Delaware Pl. The group will play music from noon - 1pm on 5/1 using tambourines, castanets, drums, and other instruments.

Bridge Closure:

Van Buren Street Bridge (overnight)

Starting at 11:59pm on April 26 and lasting until 5am on April 27, the Van Buren Street Bridge will be closed for testing from Canal Street to Wacker Drive. During the closure, the bridge will be raised, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be prohibited. This closure will be in the 34th Ward, but it could affect 42nd Ward residents. Vehicles will be rerouted to Jefferson Street, Harrison Street, and Wacker Drive.

Utility Work:

LaSalle Drive - Peoples Gas

Utility work has begun on LaSalle Dr near Chicago Ave. As a result of the line repair work, one vehicular traffic lane and one sidewalk will be closed at a time. A full closure at LaSalle Dr & Chicago Ave will not be implemented, and traffic will continue to flow as normal. Peoples Gas will be on site until the second week of May 2026.

Grand Avenue - Bally's Casino

To prepare for the new permanent Bally's Casino, utility work will be completed on Grand Ave in River North. As a result of this construction, Grand Ave, between Union Ave and Kingsbury St, will be reduced to one lane in each direction. These closures will be in place until May 2026.

Canal St Reconstruction

The closures remain on the east half of Canal St, between Adams and Madison, and parking on Canal, between Adams and Madison, will be prohibited. Two lanes on the west side of Canal St will be maintained for northbound traffic. These closures will last until late 2026. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Canal St, and access to driveways and commercial loading zones will be maintained.

Lake Street Bascule Bridge Construction Update

Work continues on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge. The sidewalk on the southwest corner of the bridge will remain closed until summer 2026. The Lake Street Bascule Bridge is expected to re-open by spring 2028. For the detour map, click here.

Bridge Construction Updates

As reported in a past Reilly Report, construction continues on several downtown bridges, and Alderman Reilly has expressed his frustration with CDOT for a lack of coordination and planning. The State Street Bridge is now open, and the approximate completion date for the Chicago Avenue Bridge is January 2027, and the Lake Street Bridge will be completed by spring 2028.