February 20, 2021 By
Brown Line Track Repairs
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is performing maintenance on the Brown Line Elevated Track over North Franklin Street, between Hubbard Street and Grand Avenue. Work will occur from 8am-3:30pm during the weekdays and from 8am-7pm on the weekends.
North Franklin, between Grand Avenue and Hubbard Street will be closed (during the hours listed above) to vehicular traffic from Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 26.
Throughout the project, the following will be closed intermittently:
• Curb lanes and parking
• Alley access
• Sidewalks
All work is expected to be completed at the end of March 2021 (weather dependent).
February 8, 2021 By
Coffee with a Cop – February 12 – 2:00 p.m. 515 N. State Street
February 3, 2021 By
18th District CPD Presents Anti-Vehicular Hijacking Webinar – Saturday February 6th at 2:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the flyer
Zoom Webinar ID #835 0743 2553
Passcode 053223
February 6th – Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
February 2, 2021 By
Beware of Scammers – Join Webinar by Community Policing Office and Attorney Generals Offfice – February 10th
February 2, 2021 By
City of Chicago Moves to Phase Four COVID-19 Regulations
Please be advised that, as of January 31, Chicago has met the metrics set by the State of Illinois to move to Phase Four COVID-19 regulations. In order to avoid reversing the progress that the city has made in recent weeks, a number of regulations will remain in place in Chicago under Phase Four.Some restrictions will be eased, such as the prohibition of bar seating and the non-essential business curfew, but most of the capacity regulations will remain in place. Here is an overview of Phase Four regulations in Chicago:
Restaurants and Bars
- Indoor capacity remains restricted to the lesser of 25% or 25 people per room or space
- Food must be available at all times in order to offer indoor service. This means that bars, taverns or breweries without a food license can operate indoors as long as they 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).
- Maximum of six patrons at indoor or outdoor tables
- Patrons can sit at bars, with six feet of social distancing between parties
- Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when patrons are seated and actively eating or drinking
- Patrons must be seated whenever they are eating or drinking
- Tables must be six feet apart
- Reservations are encouraged
- Two-hour time limit no longer required
- The sale of alcohol must end at 11pm, including alcohol sold for on-site consumption, delivery or carry out
- Establishments must close for on-site service at 12am
Event Venues
- Indoor capacity remains restricted to the lesser of 25% or 25 people per room or space
- Indoor events can serve food or drinks, but indoor service guidelines must be followed:
- Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when patrons are seated and actively eating or drinking
- Six people per table
- Patrons must be seated whenever they are eating or drinking
- Tables must be six feet apart
- Alcohol service must end at 11pm, and patrons must be off-premises by 12am
Health and Fitness Centers
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed)
- 40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
- Group classes of 15 or fewer can resume under the 40% capacity restriction
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
Indoor Recreation
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed)
- 40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
Movie Theaters and Performance Venues
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed).
- 40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
Retail Stores
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed)
- Grocery stores and pharmacies can operate at 50% capacity, all other stores at 40% capacity
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
- Alcohol sales from establishments with a Package Goods license must end at 9pm
Museums
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed)
- Can operate indoors at 25% capacity
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
Personal Services
- No limits on operating hours (non-essential business curfew repealed)
- 40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
- Face coverings can be removed only for services that require their removal
Places of Worship
- 40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
- Special events capped at no more than 25% capacity or 25 people, while following indoor dining regulations
- Face coverings must be worn at all times
Details of the full regulations are posted here. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will be holding a webinar this Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 am on the new Phase Four regulations. Register and learn more at chicago.gov/businesseducation.
To track Chicago’s progress on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will monitor the impact of the return of limited indoor dining, which resumed on January 23, for at least two weeks (one incubation period) before considering further loosening of regulations. More information will be shared in the coming days on the progress that will be necessary for further loosening of restrictions.
We have made significant progress in the fight against COVID-19, but we still have more work to do as a city. Please continue to remain diligent and continue to stay distanced, wash your hands, and wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Source: Reilly Reports 2/1/2021
January 27, 2021 By
Northwestern Medicine Vaccination Updates
Vaccination is key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwestern Medicine has developed a COVID-19 vaccination plan following public health guidelines, which continue to evolve.
Northwestern Medicine is now sending invitations to eligible patients to schedule vaccines. Invitations are being sent in phases to ensure they can accommodate all patients in a timely and efficient manner. At this time, they are focused on vaccinating established Northwestern Medicine patients who are 65 and older. A patient is considered established if they have a Northwestern Medicine primary care physician or regularly see a Northwestern Medicine specialist.
Only Northwestern Medicine hospitals will administer vaccines. Physician offices are not able to administer vaccines at this time.
You will be notified thru the MyNM account site when you are eligible for your vaccination. For additional information please CLICK HERE.
January 15, 2021 By
Notice of 1/15/2021: Brown Line Elevated Track Repairs
Please note the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will be performing maintenance on the Brown Line Elevated Track over North Franklin Street, between Hubbard Street and Grand Avenue. Work will occur from 8am-3:30pm during the weekdays and from 8am-7pm on the weekends, starting tomorrow.
North Franklin, between Grand Avenue and Hubbard Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the following dates:
· Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17
· Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24
· Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31
Throughout the project, the following will be closed intermittently:
· Curb lanes and parking
· Alley access
· Sidewalks
All work is expected to be completed at the end of March 2021 (weather dependent).
