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 April 26 at 12 p.m.
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Protests and Street Closures
Friday, April 26 (5 p.m.)
Gather for Sudan Civil War-The Silent Genocide
This rally will take place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington.
Wednesday, May 1 (11 a.m.)
Campaign for the Bean Reopening
This gathering will take place at Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph.
Saturday, May 4 (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Polish Constitution Day Parade
The line of march for the Polish Constitution Day Parade will start north on Columbus from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street.
Saturday, May 4 (noon)
Revolutionary Internationalist May Day Rally and March
This gathering will take place at Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph.
Thursday, May 9 (4-6:30 p.m.)
Carry the Load Memorial Walk
This group will assemble at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington and disband at Navy Pier. The participants will mainly use the river walk and lake front bicycle path for most of the event. 300 total participants are expected.
Saturday May 11, (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Switch on Summer Festival
This annual event sponsored by ComEd will take place at Buckingham Fountain
301-659 S. Columbus in which the Buckingham Fountain will be switched on.
State/Lake Station Project Utility Work Update
Update – 4/18/24
State/Lake Station Project Utility Work Update – 4/19/24
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):
- Construction on the south side of Lake St. between Dearborn St. and State St. is ongoing. This work will occur primarily in the parking lane along the south side of the street but the south lane will also be closed during the day (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., a slight difference from the below standard). When the south lane is closed, right turns onto southbound State St. will also be prohibited. The north lane will remain open, and both lanes will be open in the evening and overnight. This work is expected to last for approximately 3 months.
- ComEd (electricity) work on Lake St. between State St. and west of Harold Washington College will generally occur after the above work is complete.
Western Utility (telecoms):
- Western Utility (telecoms) work on Lake St. between Dearborn St. and State St. is expected to start following completion of ComEd work in this area.
- Work on Lake St. between State St. and Wabash Ave. will start following completion of ComEd work in this area.
Peoples Gas (natural gas) and CenTrio (chilled water) work is complete.
Work Hours
ComEd and Western Utility will generally be working daytime hours. Daytime hours are typically 9:00-4:00 M-F and 8:00-8:00 Sat. Some ComEd work may occur between 6:00-10:00 p.m., to better accommodate CTA’s daytime bus service. 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 notices impacting the Loop.
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.
