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Last updated ON March 21 at 2 p.M.
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Protests and Street Closures
Friday, March 21 (8:30 a.m.)
Divest all Illinois Tax Dollars from Occupation and Genocide
This group will assemble at the State Treasurers Office - 180 N. LaSalle.
Sunday, March 23 (6 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
The course will weave its way through the Chicago Loop, starting and finishing in Grant Park. There will be numerous street closures throughout the Loop for this event.
- To view the full list of street closures click here
- To view a map of the course click here
Sunday, March 23 (11 a.m.)
Rally to Save USPS
This group will assemble at Federal Plaza - 230 S. Dearborn.
Sunday, March 30 (1 p.m.)
Rally for Trans Visibility
This group will assemble at Federal Plaza - 230 S. Dearborn.
NCTC Toolbox on Vehicle Attacks & Mitigation
Given the truck attack that took place in January 2025 in New Orleans, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of Homeland Security (OHS) are re-circulating the attached National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Toolbox on Vehicle Attacks, which includes tactics and mitigation.
Note: this is an UNCLASSIFIED public document and can be widely disseminated. View the NCTC Toolbox here.
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 on the southwest corner of the Lake St/State St intersection. From approximately 3-10-25 to 3-12-25, the south lane on Lake St between Dearborn and State and the west lane on State St through the Lake intersection will be closed during daytime hours. From approximately 3-13-25 to 3-19-25, the north lane on Lake St from Dearborn to State will be closed during daytime hours.
ComEd (electricity) work is paused for the next few weeks. When it restarts, ComEd will be installing cables and switching over feeders in overnight periods (no daytime work), intermittently, and 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 May.
Peoples Gas (natural gas) and CenTrio (chilled water) work is complete.
Work Hours
Daytime hours are typically 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday. 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.
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.
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.
