The Chicago Loop is periodically affected by construction work, public events, filmmaking, and other projects. Stay up to date on current advisories, and view the latest updates.
Last updated ON November 14 at 4:03 P.M.
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Protests and Street Closures
Sunday, November 17 (2:30 p.m.)
Anti-War, Anti-Putin March
This march will gather at 400 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday, November 21 (4:30 p.m.)
Rally for the schools we deserve now
This gathering will assemble at Federal Plaza - 230 S. Dearborn.
Thursday, November 21 - Tuesday, December 24 (11 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Christkindlmarket Chicago
This holiday market will take place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington.
Friday, November 22 (5-9 p.m.)
111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park
The lighting of Chicago's official Christmas tree will take place at Millennium Park - 100 N. Washington.
Saturday, November 23 (5-8 p.m.)
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
The parade will take place on Michigan Avenue from Oak through Wacker. Michigan Avenue will be closed through approximately Jackson Blvd.
Thursday, November 28 (8-11 a.m.)
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
This parade will take place on State Street from Randolph to Ida B. Wells.
CDOT, the Alderman’s office, and Chicago Loop Alliance are committed to keeping stakeholders as informed as possible as advance relocations by utility companies continues. Work status updates are below. If your business or building’s utility service(s) are affected by the ongoing work, the utility company will contact you directly. All dates and durations listed below are approximate, weather dependent, and subject to change.
ComEd (electricity):
- Work on Lake St between State St and west of Harold Washington College will be completed on 11-16-24. Lake St, which is currently closed 24 hours per day between State St and Wabash Ave, will be opened by 4:00 PM on 11-16-24. CTA bus routes 146 and 148 will return to their normal routing; the exact timing of the change will be communicated by CTA via their website and posted signs.
- Starting in December, ComEd will be installing cables and switching over feeders in overnight periods (no daytime work), intermittently, and likely only a few days per week. This work will only require minimal lane closures of a few hours at a time and will not involve open excavation – all work will be through manholes which previously existed or were just installed. This work is expected to last through March.
Western Utility (telecoms) discovered additional repairs which are necessary while they were undertaking the previous work. This work is on Lake St between Dearborn St and State St and is expected to occur in January and last approximately 2 weeks. Daytime lane closures will be necessary for this work.
Peoples Gas (natural gas) and CenTrio (chilled water) work is complete.
Work Hours
Utility companies are aware of and required to abide by the Chicago noise ordinance, which limits noisy work in overnight hours.
Helpful Tips:
Chicago Loop Alliance encourages everyone to be aware of standard security procedures. Loop stakeholders are urged to take the following precautions:
- Get alerts from Notify Chicago on various emergency and non-emergency situations in your area.
- The city reminds the public to remain aware and cautious. CPD has provided tips on how to prevent becoming a carjacking victim.
- Consider an optional tool for business owners to assist CPD with chronic trespassing issues. To enroll in the program, please find helpful Trespass Affidavit Program forms here.
- Learn more about the city’s Home and Business Protection Program to aid in the protection and safety of the city here. You can also join the OEMC network of Private Sector Camera Initiative here.
- The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.
- Sign up for Smart911 to help first responders rapidly assist in the case of an emergency.
- Pay attention to the entrance of your business, and consider your current security measures.
- Make sure Chicago Loop Alliance has current contact information for your business by emailing info@chicagoloopalliance.com with full contact information. Watch for emails from CLA containing security or other pertinent information.
Film Notices
There are currently no film advisories.
Social Services
Need help and don't know where to turn?
2-1-1 hotline:
You can now talk to a local navigator by calling 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898211, or by visiting 211MetroChicago.org. This service is free, fast, local, confidential, and available 24/7.
211 Metro Chicago connects you to the help you need such as:
- Childcare
- Employment
- Housing
- Food Assistance
- And much more!
9-8-8 Crisis Hotline:
As of July 16, 2022, all phone companies and text messaging providers are required to route all 9-8-8 calls and text messages to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. To learn more, visit www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
COVID-19
Latest data
Chicago Loop Alliance recommends consulting the following websites for the most up to date information regarding the virus:
- City of Chicago Department of Public Health COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control COVID-19
- World Health Organization COVID-19
Sign up for emergency alert system for businesses
The city of Chicago is rolling out a new program to provide emergency alerts to businesses. Local business owners can text "CHIBIZ" to 67283 or visit chicago.gov/chibizalerts to opt in to get the alerts. Businesses will be asked to submit some details specific to their business so that the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Office of Emergency Management and Communication can send targeted alerts to specific areas of the city, as needed.
