The Loop Super Site Now Open for Early Voting!
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As of yesterday, October 1, voters can cast their ballots at the Loop Super Site for the November 3 General Election. Starting October 14, Chicago voters may use any Early Voting location in the city to cast their ballot.
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Every voter is encouraged to wear a face mask that covers the mouth and nose, whether visiting to use in-person Early Voting or to use a Secured Drop Box. Voters in line must practice social distancing with 6 feet (2 meters) of space between persons in line.
Any ballots that voters cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once -- or to attempt to vote more than once -- in the same election.
Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the voter's registration, address, signature or if there are two voters at the same address with the same names or similar names.
Registration services are available at every Early Voting site. Two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter's current address, are needed to register for the first time or to file a name change or an address update.
Below is a list of the hours and locations of early voting sites in or near the 42nd Ward. For the full list of locations around the City, please click here.
October 1 - October 13 NOW OPEN
Loop Super Site (Clark & Lake - 191 N. Clark St.)
- Monday-Friday - 8:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday-Sunday - 9 am-5 pm
- Nov. 3, Election Day - 6 am-7 pm
October 14 - November 3
Loop Super Site (Clark & Lake - 191 N. Clark St.)
- Monday-Friday - 8:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday-Sunday - 9 am-5 pm
- Nov. 3, Election Day - 6 am-7 pm
Maggie Daley Park (337 E. Randolph St.)
- Monday-Friday - 8:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday-Sunday - 9 am-5 pm
- Election Day, Nov. 3 - 6 am-7 pm
Ogden Elementary School (24 W. Walton St.)
- Monday-Friday - 8:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday-Sunday - 9 am-5 pm
- Election Day, Nov. 3 - 6 am-7 pm
Ballot mailings began September 24. No reason or excuse is needed to Vote By Mail. You must use the Ballot Return Envelope with your name on it, which will be mailed with the ballot and voting instructions.
The Board of Elections recommends voters request a Vote By Mail ballot no later than October 15 to make certain that they have enough time to receive and return the ballot on or before Election Day on November 3. The absolute deadline to apply is 5:00pm on October 29, but applying that late gives the voter very little time to receive and return the ballot by Election Day five days later.
New this year, there will be secured Drop Boxes will be available at every Early Voting site for any Chicago Vote By Mail voter to submit the signed and sealed Ballot Return Envelope. Voters still have the option of using standard US Mail to return the Ballot Return Envelope.
Ballots can be dropped off at any of the locations listed above and there will be a 24 hour drop box located at 69 W. Washington St. The 24 hour location will remain open through Election Day at 7:00pm.
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Important Announcements and Updates
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Modified Phase Four Reopening Guidelines Are Now In Effect
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Last month, Alderman Reilly introduced an ordinance to extend hours of operation for bars and restaurants from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., and increase indoor capacity limits, allowing Chicago's hospitality industry much-needed relief during this very challenging time.
These modifications would offer neighborhood bars and restaurants two additional hours to flip an additional table service, and to allow the liquor sales needed to help establishments simply break even again. Alderman Reilly was told by restaurant owners that adding just two hours of liquor service can be the difference between survival and bankruptcy.
Alderman Reilly is pleased that the City has proactively modified these guidelines and his ordinance is no longer required. Due to our continued improvement on COVID-19 health metrics, Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health have announced that the following changes will went into effect October 1st at 5:00 a.m.:
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Increased Indoor Capacity: Restaurants, health and fitness centers, personal services, non-essential retail and all other establishments that have been limited to 25% indoor capacity will now be able to increase their maximum indoor capacity to 40%. The limit of 50 total customers within one room or space at restaurants, venues and other establishments will remain in place, as will the limit of no more than six people per table.
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Reopening of Bars: Breweries, taverns, bars and other establishments that serve alcohol without a food license may reopen with indoor seating, at 25% capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Service remains limited to no more than two hours per party, and customers must be seated when eating, drinking or ordering – patrons cannot walk up to the bar to order.
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Extended Hours for Bars and Restaurants: Bars, restaurants and other establishments that serve alcohol will now be able to sell alcohol for on-site or off-site consumption until 1:00 am and may remain open until 1:30 am. Liquor stores, grocery stores and other establishments that sell alcohol to-go through a Packaged Goods license must continue to cease alcohol sales at 9:00 pm.
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Increased Group Size: Maximum group size for health and fitness classes and after-school programming will increase from 10 to 15 people.
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Expanded Personal Services: Facials, shaves and other personal services that require the removal of face coverings will be allowed.
While enough progress has been made to ease certain restrictions, Chicago remains in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and calls on all businesses and customers to continue following the phase four guidelines.
These changes build on Chicago’s status as one of the most open large cities in America and are possible due to continued improvement on crucial COVID health metrics, including a declining number of new daily cases, a test positivity rate now below 5% and the lowest rates of hospitalization and death in months.
Chicago is now seeing around 300 new COVID cases per day whereas in late August the city was over 350 cases per day and rising. Test positivity (the percentage of COVID tests with a positive result) has fallen to 4.5% and severe outcomes have also improved, with hospitalizations from COVID lower than they’ve been since March and deaths at an average of 2-3 per day, when they were around 50 per day at the peak of the pandemic.
In order to continue the significant progress, the following additional guidelines have also gone into effect on October 1:
- When dining out at a food service establishment or bar, customers must always wear face coverings while seated, except when actively eating or drinking. This protects employees that may interact closely with patrons.
- Patrons at indoor bars, taverns and breweries must order from their seats – they cannot walk up to the bar to order.
- Bars, taverns and breweries that are reopening indoors must partner with a food establishment so that food is available to patrons at all times (e.g., making menus available and allowing delivery, allowing patrons to order from third-party delivery services).
- When taking reservations and seating walk-in customers, restaurants and bars should retain an email and/or phone number for possible contact tracing.
- Personal services that require the removal of face coverings are recommended to be kept under 15 minutes, and the employee conducting the service must always wear a face covering.
- All places of business should provide hand sanitizer for patrons and employees to use upon entry.
These new health and safety regulations are in addition to existing guidelines, including the requirement for diners to continue wearing face coverings when interacting with staff and for residential property managers to limit guest entry to five additional people for single-member households such that total indoor gatherings and parties do not exceed six people. BACP will continue enforcement of these guidelines.
These restrictions, as part of Phase IV guidelines, are in effect until further notice. Continue checking the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date information.
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42nd Ward Mask Distribution
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Alderman Reilly will be distributing masks again this Fall. Similar to earlier this year, these masks will be prioritized for 42nd Ward residents who belong to a vulnerable population (including seniors 65 and older, and those with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk) and essential personnel. However, all residents are welcome to request a mask.
If you or a member of your immediate household falls into one of these categories, please complete this form and we will do our best to provide you with a mask. If you have previously requested a mask from our office, you may request additional masks.
Please note, these masks are for 42nd Ward residents only, if you reside outside of the 42nd Ward, please contact your local Alderman directly.
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Wells Street Outdoor Dining Program Extended to Seven Days a Week
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Alderman Reilly worked with City agencies and various restaurant operators to develop an expanded outdoor dining program, which has allowed restaurants some much-needed relief to accommodate additional capacity for guests during the coronavirus pandemic.
This program has been a great success in the 3 dining corridors in the 42nd Ward: on Clark Street between Grand Avenue and Kinzie Street, and Rush Street between Bellevue Place and State Street, and on Wells Street, between Huron Street and Superior Street. With Alderman Reilly’s support, participating restaurants have been able to offer safe and responsible outdoor operations.
Starting today, restaurants on Wells Street, between Huron Street and Superior Street will offer outdoor dining seven days per week. As a reminder, all east/west streets will remain open. To view a map of this closure, please click here. Please contact the participating restaurants directly for information about reservations.
While indoor service expanded this week, the City has worked with industry experts to develop guidance for outdoor operations this fall and winter, which was distributed to businesses last week.
Under these guidelines, tents and other structures will be allowed on the public way for the first time, Expanded Outdoor Dining Permits will be extended to last through the winter season and road closures will continue - weather permitting - in order to allow our small businesses as much time as possible to make up for lost revenues. The outdoor guidance can be found here .
Stay tuned to Reilly Reports for more information about dining during the upcoming months.
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Chicago Department of Public Health Citywide Flu Clinics
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The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched its annual Flu Vaccination Campaign to raise awareness about the flu and encourage Chicagoans to receive their flu shot. CDPH recommends everyone six months and older receive a yearly flu vaccine as the first, and most important step, in protecting against the flu. To ensure that every resident can access vaccines, regardless of their immigration status and ability to pay, CDPH has scheduled more than 50 community flu clinics over the next two months where residents can get their flu shot for no out-of-pocket cost.
This fall, CDPH is adjusting their flu clinic operations to increase capacity, allow for appropriate social distancing and protect both our staff and clients. They will host over 40 recurring flu clinics at large locations across the City, such as Chicago’s City Colleges, and multiple smaller, one-time clinics in high-risk communities. The full schedule is available online at chicago.gov/flu. Walk-ins are welcome, but residents will soon be able to register in advance on the website.
While the flu vaccination is always important, this season getting vaccinated is more important than ever. This is especially true for people who are at higher risk of being exposed to or developing serious complications from flu and COVID-19, as well as those who are caregivers of people who are at higher risk from these two diseases. This includes:
- People 65 and older, who account for the majority of hospitalizations and deaths from flu and COVID-19.
- People with underlying medical conditions like lung disease, heart disease, neurologic disorders, weakened immune systems and diabetes, who also are more likely to have serious flu and COVID-19 outcomes.
- African Americans and Hispanics, who are disproportionally affected by diseases like asthma, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions that can increase the risk for serious flu and COVID-19 complications.
- Caregivers in long-term care facilities—in addition to residents—who are in daily close contact with people who are most vulnerable to serious flu and COVID-19 illness and death.
- Essential workers who have frequent interactions with the public and who are therefore more likely to be exposed to flu and COVID-19.
Residents are best served when they receive vaccines as part of a routine visit with a primary care provider. If you do not have a doctor, find a nearby pharmacy that offers the flu vaccine or call 311 to locate a CDPH Community Flu Clinic. To make it easier for residents to find a location to be vaccinated, CDPH has relaunched the Chicago Flu Vaccine Finder, a web-based app that shows the closest location where the flu shot is available.
For more information about the flu and to see the full list of community flu clinics in Chicago, visit chicago.gov/flu.
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Census 2020 Deadline Extended through October
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Information from the census shapes our communities and influences our city’s voice in Congress. The census tells us who we are as a nation and what we need. Data collection has been extended through October to ensure a complete count.
The data are used to determine what resources our communities need. Funds are provided to state and local governments who then use that money to fund crucial programs and infrastructure like healthcare, housing, education, and transportation.
An accurate census ensures equal political representation and fair allocation of government resources. Census data are used to determine how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives, and to redraw the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts. Census data are also used at the local level: the City of Chicago relies on population counts to make important decisions about local policies and funding.
Participation in the census is the right and responsibility of every Chicago resident. As of today, only 57.9% of 42nd Ward residents have completed the Census – well below the City’s target of 75% participation.
How Can You Help?
Please complete your Census and remind your neighbors – residents can complete the survey online, via telephone, or via mail.
Census enumerators are currently visiting residential buildings to contact residents who have not yet filled out the Census via the above methods. We kindly ask that property managers consider ways that your building can assist Census enumerators to complete their important work of an accurate count – whether it is by providing the enumerator with a list of vacant units, or allowing the enumerator access to a common area in the building to assist residents with completing their Census, or another method to put the enumerator in contact with residents who may need additional help completing the survey.
For additional ways to get involved, please click here. Remember, for every additional person counted in Chicago, we stand to gain approximately $1,400 that could be used towards parks, schools, and infrastructure!
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Chicago Department of Public Health COVID-19 Update
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As a reminder to Chicago residents, the Emergency Travel Order is still in effect. Travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. This includes both Chicago residents returning from travel to a designated state, and travelers arriving in Chicago from a designated state. The list will be updated every Tuesday and go into effect the following Friday at 12:01 a.m.
As of today, Friday, October 2, the Order applies to the following states and territories:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is conducting a survey to learn more about the risk of exposure to COVID-19 among young adults, ages 18 to 29 in Chicago. CDPH will use the information collected from this survey to develop strategies to protect the health and safety of Chicago residents.
If you are between the ages of 18-29, the survey is anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete. You will be asked questions about your information sources, attitudes, behaviors, social distancing ability, and medical history associated with COVID-19.
For more information and the latest updates about COVID-19, please click here.
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Submit Your Feedback About the Proposed North Lake Shore Drive Improvements
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The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Chicago Department of Transportation are inviting the public to learn more and to comment about the proposed improvement of U.S. 41 (North Lake Shore Drive) from Grand Avenue to Hollywood Avenue in Chicago. Since the last public meeting, the project team has evaluated criteria and narrowed the range of alternatives to five finalists. We want to hear from you!
Due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Meeting #4 will be conducted online through an interactive website. There are multiple opportunities to provide comments.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide input through the interactive website in multiple ways:
- Use the interactive map and ideas wall to comment and provide input on the proposed improvements.
- Complete the public survey to tell us how you use the Drive and share your priorities.
- Review and comment on the project exhibits.
- Sign up for a small group discussion with the project team. Registration starts on September 28.
Since the last public meeting in 2017, IDOT and CDOT have evaluated the initial range of alternatives for North Lake Shore Drive, using technical analysis as well as input from task force members, stakeholder organizations, and the public. The stakeholder task force groups have met 11 times since this project’s inception. The task force groups focus on specific topics, including accommodation of all modes of transportation, park user access, environmental features, businesses and access to neighborhoods and institutions.
IDOT and CDOT are now seeking additional public input on the project’s five finalist alternatives and will consider all input as the planning process moves forward.
Written comments can be submitted beginning Sept. 28 through the interactive website, mailed to the project team, or submitted during the small group discussions. Comments received by Nov. 9 will become part of the official public meeting record.
This public input opportunity will be accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance should contact [email protected] or (312) 561-3140.
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Free Legal Tools for Unemployed Illinois Workers
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Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) simplifies the law so that people can seek justice and resolve their problems.
ILAO's website, has free legal self-help tools to help people understand and assert their legal rights on their own.
Check out ILAO's blog for resources that can help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you are in Illinois and unemployed, Benny is designed to help you along the road to getting Illinois unemployment benefits. Benny is a project of CARPLS Legal Aid, a nonprofit legal aid organization in Illinois. CARPLS has been helping everyday people with their legal problems for over 25 years.
As unemployment benefits are a government benefit, sometimes all the rules and regulations can be confusing. If your situation is more complicated, Benny can link you to talk with a free legal aid attorney for a confidential legal consultation, or direct you to other legal aid resources available online to educate you further.
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Police Alerts and Community Notices
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City of Chicago Halloweek
October 26- 31, 2020
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The City of Chicago announced a plan to safely celebrate Halloween in Chicago that emphasizes social distancing and other safety precautions while allowing trick-or-treating and other fun activities throughout the week.
The City’s ‘Halloweek’ guidelines will allow for a responsible celebration spread out over a full week to minimize congregation, while calling on both children and adults to abide by COVID safety precautions that are keeping all of us protected and limiting the spread of the virus. ‘Halloweek’ activities will include safe trick-or treating along with Halloween-themed programs from the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and other City departments and partners.
The City is offering specific guidance on how to trick-or-treat safely, including advising that trick-or-treating groups remain limited to six people or fewer and that trick-or-treaters stay on the move without congregating – which means more houses visited and more candy for all! People passing out candy are asked to try to socially distance while doing so, perhaps by using a tube or pipe to drop candy into trick-or-treaters’ bags from a distance. More guidelines can be found below:
- Masks aren’t just for trick-or-treaters this year! Everyone—including candy givers—should wear a face covering (multi-layered, covering the mouth and nose, without gaps around the face).
- Leave a light on or hang a Halloweek sign in your window to let others know your house is giving out candy safely.
- Handing out candy? Please socially distance and have hand sanitizer, too.
- Trick or treating? Stay on the move! Less congregating means more houses and more candy.
- Ensure there’s all treats and no tricks. Please don’t reach into candy bowls while trick or treating, and eat candy only at home after washing your hands.
- No Haunted Houses. They are truly spooky and dangerous this year.
- Keep your candy crew small. Trick-or-treating groups should be 6 people or fewer.
- No house parties large or small this year.
Is your business or organization doing something special for Halloween? Fill out this form prior to October 18th, and the City will share your event with parents and families who are looking to make a plan to celebrate Halloween. Events can be in-person or virtual but must follow the Halloweek Safety Guidelines and occur between October 26th and 31st.
Additional Halloweek details will be announced in the coming weeks - visit ChicagoHalloweek.org to stay updated!
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Watch story times with Chicagoans you know and love at Live from the Library! See a new reader at 10 a.m. every weekday, or browse past story times on Facebook Live. Guest readers include Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey and Jeff Tweedy, as well as Chicago Public Library (CPL) children's librarians.
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Chicago Park District Virtual TIP Fest 2020
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TIP (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent, connect to resources and most of all celebrate one another's talents. Over 3,000 teens attended last year’s festival. Due to city and state COVID-19 related restrictions, it will be virtual this year. The virtual fest provides talented teens the opportunity to be seen far beyond the city of Chicago.
The Chicago Park District is looking for teen dancers, singers, musicians, spoken word artists, and more. All forms of talent are welcome. Winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place $500 | 2nd place $250 | 3rd place $150
All artists must be between the ages of 14-24 and live in Chicago.TIP Fest is open to all genres of artists, from traditional folk to Hip Hop. In an effort to celebrate the diversity and culture of artists in our city, fusion and mash up performances that combine genres is encouraged. Important dates to note are listed below:
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October 9 - Audition Video Submissions Due
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October 16-22 - Voting Period for TIP Fest Finalists
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October 23 - Finalists Announced
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October 30 - T.I.P. Fest!
For more information about the audition process and requirements to participate, please click here.
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Free Admission Days at Shedd Aquarium
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©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
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Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays this October
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Shedd Aquarium will offer twelve days in October when Illinois residents can visit the aquarium free of charge.
Illinois Resident Free Days will look different than previous years, as Shedd has adopted several stringent measures to ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable visit. This includes a severely limited building capacity, timed-ticketing, one-directional pathways throughout the building, mandatory face coverings, readily available hand sanitizer stations and more.
Most notably, guests looking to take advantage of the free admission must secure their tickets in advance via Shedd’s website or by phone. Free admission will not be granted to guests who walk up without a reservation.
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Open House Chicago
October 16-25, 2020
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Open House Chicago is back with a reimagined event for 2020. The beloved architecture festival, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, will now span 10 days and more than 20 of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods. This year’s event includes both online and outdoor events that showcase the fascinating history, architecture, and culture of the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
The free festival typically offers access to hundreds of sites across Chicago, from iconic locations to under-the-radar architectural gems.
This year, the event has been reformatted for outdoor and online participation to accommodate for social distancing and ensure the safety of all participants. The Open House itineraries will focus less on specific sites and more on larger themes—forgotten or under-celebrated architects, how community areas develop specific architecture styles, and important places for understanding the city’s history. This year’s highlighted neighborhoods include an emphasis on the South and West sides.
Although visitors are prohibited from entering participating sites, the new OHC 2020 mobile app will offer location based experiences to enhance any site. Utilizing the Open House Chicago website and the OHC 2020 app, visitors will explore neighborhoods as never before.
For more information about Open House Chicago and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit their website by clicking here.
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City of Chicago Farmers Markets
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Considered essential businesses, the Chicago City Markets managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) began a phased reopening in June to increase neighborhood access to fresh and healthy food.
Markets are following specific precautions to encourage social distancing and to protect customers and vendors. All farmers markets are required to follow social distancing protocols geared towards transitioning farmers markets to an 'In and Out' model, allowing customers to shop for food without extraneous congregating.
Customers should note:
- Face coverings will be required (for staff and vendors too) and worn over nose and mouth, unless a person has a medical condition or disability that prevents safely wearing a face covering or is a child under the age of two
- Only vendors may handle produce; customers may not touch produce until after purchase
- Customers should not enter if currently exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
- Entry will be prohibited to anyone with displayed or self-identified symptoms
Below is a list of markets in or near the 42nd Ward:
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TUESDAYS
Federal Plaza City Market
50 W. Adams St.
August 4 - October 27, 7am - 2pm
SOAR Farmers Market
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave.
June 23 - October 27, 7am - 2pm
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SATURDAYS (all near the 42nd Ward)
Division Street City Market
100 W. Division St.
June 20 - October 31, 7am - Noon
Green City Market Lincoln Park
1801 N. Clark St.
June 13 - October 31, 7am - 1pm
Printers Row City Market
700 S. Dearborn St.
July 18 - October 24, 7am - Noon
Green City Market West Loop
115 S. Sangamon St.
June 20 - October 31, 8am - 1pm
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For more information about the City Markets program, please click here.
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CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues.
There are no beat meetings for the week of October 4, 2020.
Please make sure to confirm the details for upcoming meetings with your Police District's CAPS office.
1st District: 312-745-4381
12th District: 312-746-8306
18th District: 312-742-5778
To find your district and beat, please click here.
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42nd Ward Street Closures and Construction Notices
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Lakefront Trail Phase 3 Traffic Impacts
As part of the ongoing construction of the Lakefront Trail, on northbound upper Lake Shore Drive, one right lane remains closed at this time. This lane closure is now expected to remain in place until the end of October as contractors continue work on all levels of the bridge.
From now until October 10, there will be weekday, daily closures (from 9:30am until 3:30pm) of the two right lanes on northbound upper Lake Shore Drive. By 3:30pm each day, the second right lane will be reopened, leaving just the rightmost northbound lane closed. This closure may not be required every day, and will only be set up if needed, weather permitting.
937 North Rush Street Demolition
Starting Monday, October 19, McDonagh Demolition will be tearing down 937 North Rush Street. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily. During the demolition, the following will be closed:
- 50’ of sidewalk in front of 937 North Rush Street (the sidewalk will reopen daily after work is completed)
- 50’ of curb lane in front of 937 North Rush Street
McDonagh Demolition will have barricades, construction fencing, detour signs, and flaggers in place. The construction company will deploy dust mitigation techniques to prevent dust from leaving the site.
All demolition work is expected to be completed by November 13, 2020.
Bus Stop Change in the Loop
Due to construction and a sidewalk closure, the following bus stop change will take place until Wednesday, October 7:
- Dearborn at Randolph (northbound, far side)—Temporary bus stop elimination
- Stop ID Number: 1884
- Routes Stopping: ##22 – Clark, #24 – Wentworth, #36 -- Broadway, #62 – Archer
Film Notice in the Loop
On Thursday, October 8, at 7am a commercial is being shot at 88 East Adams Street. Parking will be prohibited at the following locations from 5am-2pm:
- Both sides of East Adams Street, from South Michigan Avenue to South Wabash Avenue
- The east side of South Wabash Avenue, from East Adams Street to 235 South Wabash Avenue
Lake Street Bridge Closure Notice
The Lake Street Bridge will be closed for maintenance during the following dates/times:
- Saturday, October 10 at 4am to Sunday, October 11 at 5am
CTA Elevated Brown Line Track Maintenance
Starting Saturday, September 19, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will begin structural maintenance on the Elevated Brown Line Track over Franklin Street, between Ohio Street and Huron Street. During the work, the following will be closed as needed:
- Alleys on both sides of Franklin Street, between Ohio Street and Huron Street
- Curb/Traffic lanes on both sides of Franklin Street, between Ohio Street and Huron Street
- Sidewalks on both sides of Franklin Street, between Ohio Street and Huron Street
The CTA plans to work Monday-Friday, from 8am-3:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, from 8am-6pm. This project will cause moderate noise.
All work is expected to be completed by Sunday, November 15, 2020.
AT&T Fiber Optic Installation
Starting at the end of the third quarter, AT&T plans to install fiber optic cable at 550 W. Washington Street. The work will occur at the northwest corner of Washington Street and Clinton Street.
Lane/sidewalk closures will occur as needed.
IJKL Host and Crane Jump
As work continues rapidly on the LSE IJKL site, Lendlease Construction will be jumping (increasing the height) to its hoists and cranes over the weekends listed below:
- Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4
For safety, no other production work will occur on site during these jumps. All dates are weather dependent and if any changes occur, an updated schedule will be issued.
Arcade Place Intermittent Closure
Starting Tuesday, September 1, Executive Construction will be removing the pedestrian bridge between 10 S. LaSalle Street and 5 S. LaSalle Street. During the project, Arcade Place, between Wells Street and LaSalle Street will be closed intermittently to install and remove scaffold.
All work is expected to be completed by in mid-November (weather dependent).
St. Clair Water Main Installation
Starting at the beginning of October, the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) will install 1,508 feet of 8-inch water main on the west side of St. Clair Street, between Illinois Street and Superior Street.
Throughout the project, portions of the southbound traffic/curb lane and sidewalk will be closed as needed. Work will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
After the new water main has been installed, the described area will experience an increase in the availability of water for fire protection and domestic use.
This project is anticipated to be completed in mid-November 2020.
Overnight Parking Ban Downtown this Weekend
Starting tonight at midnight until December 31, overnight parking will be restricted on the following streets:
- Both sides of Oak, between Michigan and Clark
- South side of Oak, between LaSalle and Wells
- Both sides of Chicago, between Michigan and Wells
- Both sides of Ohio, between Michigan and Wells
- Both sides of Hubbard, between Michigan and Wells
- North side of Illinois, between Dearborn and Clark
- Both sides of Illinois, between Wabash and Dearborn
- Both sides of Rush, between Grand and Ohio
- Both sides of Rush, between Erie and Oak
- Both sides of Wabash, between the Chicago River and Grand
- Both sides of State, between Kinzie and Oak
- Both sides of Erie, from Rush to Wells
- Both sides of Huron from Rush to Wabash
- Both sides of New Street, from Illinois to North Water
- Both sides of Columbus Drive, from Monroe to Balbo
- North side of Wacker Drive Wabash to Michigan
- North side of Wacker Drive, from Franklin to Columbus
- Both sides of Wacker Drive, from State to Wabash
- Both sides of Stetson, from Randolph to Wacker
- Both sides of Columbus Drive, from Randolph to Wacker
- Both sides of Beaubien Court, from Randolph to Lake
- Both sides of Randolph, from Harbor to Michigan
- Both sides of Ohio, from Michigan to Fairbanks
Chicago Police Department Commander Jill Stevens (18th District) and Commander Jacob Alderden (1st District) have ordered this temporary overnight parking ban to encourage restaurant and bar patrons to return home after dining out.
As always, please make sure to read all posted signage before parking your vehicle downtown.
Wells Street Gas Main Replacement
People's Gas is replacing a gas main on North Wells, between Chicago Avenue and Illinois Street. Work will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.
Throughout the project, one lane of traffic will be maintained in both directions. The following side streets will have lane reductions between North Franklin and North LaSalle:
- Superior
- Huron
- Erie
- Ohio
- Ontario
- Grand
- Illinois
This project is scheduled to be completed by Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Dearborn Street Arterial Street Resurfacing Project
As part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's Arterial Street Resurfacing Project, Dearborn Street, between Madison Street and Polk Street will be resurfaced.
The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.
During construction, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work.
All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by October 9, 2020.
Jane Byrne Interchange Closures and Detours
Northbound I-90/94 Mainline Improvements Begin This Week
As of October 1, all traffic lanes were shifted left on northbound I-90/94 approaching Roosevelt Road. The far right lane will provide access to the flyover ramp connection northbound I-90/94 to westbound I-290. This ramp will remain reduced to one lane between Roosevelt Road and Taylor Street until late December 2020.
Overnight lane closures will be required to facilitate these improvements. On Thursday and Monday nights, closures will start at 10:00pm, with occasional full stops for no longer than 15 minutes at a time beginning at 1:00am. All lanes will reopen by 5:00am Friday and Tuesday mornings.
Furthermore, the northbound Roosevelt Road entrance ramp to I-290 closed on October 1. The detour for motorists is below:
- Westbound I-290: head west on Roosevelt to Ashland, north on Ashland to access the Ashland entrance to westbound I-290.
- Eastbound I-290: head east on Roosevelt to State, north on State to Ida B. Wells Drive.
Taylor Street Reopened
Taylor Street reopened to traffic on Thursday, September 17, between Halsted and DesPlaines Street. Taylor Street closed in June and was used as part of the eastbound I-290 to northbound I-90/94 detour route while the east-to-north ramp was being reconstructed.
New features to improve safety, increase visibility, and decrease decision point and conflict from opposing lanes have been made.
On Tuesday, October 6, the Taylor Street entrance tramp to northbound I-90/94 will open.
Adams Street Bridge
The Adams Street bridge is closed from Halsted Street to Desplaines Street. The bridge will be demolished and rebuilt, anticipated to reopen in the Fall of 2022. The Adams Street entrance and exit ramps to I-90/94 will also close with traffic entering the interstate via Madison Street and traffic exiting the interstate via Monroe Street.
Detour routes for pedestrians and drivers are below:
- Vehicular Traffic will be directed south on Desplaines, west on Van Buren, and north on Halsted and then can continue west on Adams.
- Pedestrians should use the Monroe Street bridge as a detour route.
The Adams Street bridge marks the final major bridge closure at the Jane Byrne Interchange for the 2020 construction season. The new bridge will have two westbound lanes and wider sidewalks on both sides of the street, enhancing connections and improving safety for all transportation users in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Madison Street Exit Ramp Closure
The northbound Madison Street exit ramp will close on Tuesday, October 6 until summer 2021. The detour route for drivers is below:
- Continue north on I-90/94 to the Washington exit ramp, head east on Washington and south on Desplaines to Madison
One Chicago Square-1 W Chicago Pedestrian and Traffic Impacts
Although fencing is already in place for the sidewalk closure, pedestrians still have access to the sidewalk, but should exercise caution when walking by the construction site.
The Curb Lanes along Chicago, State, Superior, and Dearborn will remain a No Parking/Tow Zone throughout the project, to allow for demolition, and then the protected pedestrian walkway.
The sidewalk along the east side of Dearborn, from Superior to Chicago, has been closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians will be rerouted to the west side of Dearborn.
Please stay tuned to Reilly Reports as additional construction updates and closures will be announced.
Vista Construction Update and Traffic Impact
Re-opening of Field Boulevard for vehicular traffic and pedestrians:
- Due to safety precautions that involve the work overhead of public spaces and CDOT requirements, Magellan cannot open the underpass until initial occupancy.
Upper Wacker Drive within Project Scope:
- Due to safety precautions, CDOT has permitted McHugh construction to take a portion of the Upper Level of Wacker Drive until the building achieves initial occupancy.
No-Left-Turn Configuration:
- Until initial occupancy, when Wacker traffic can be directed eastbound through the new intersection, and then westbound along the north leg of Wacker, the current no-left-turn configuration will remain in place.
For more information or to speak with the General Contractor for the project, please contact McHugh Construction Company's Senior Project Manager for Vista, Joe Kuna at [email protected].
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