The Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project Begins

Please be aware that this month sees the beginning of a large repaving and infrastructure improvement project on Chicago Avenue, located between Larrabee Street and Michigan Avenue.

This project is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing Central Area Project. These improvements include ADA sidewalk upgrades, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling and paving of the existing asphalt pavement, and final restoration and striping of the lane.

During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each phase of the project. Parking may be restricted during working hours. This project is scheduled to be completed by December, 2019.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the 2nd Ward office at (312) 643-2299, or by email at ward02@cityofchicago.org

24 Hour Lane Reductions on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells, Starting Monday – August 5

Beginning Monday, August 5 at 12:01am, 24 hour lane reductions on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells will commence to allow for the repainting of the section of the Brown Line over Ontario Street. Traffic will be reduced down to two lanes during the work.

No Parking/Tow Zones will be in effect on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells for the duration of the work.

Beginning Friday, August 20 through Friday, September 16, Franklin between Ontario and Ohio will be closed to all vehicular traffic (weather permitting).

Work on this important Public Benefit will continue through the summer and fall, as long as temperatures permit to facilitate the painting work.

There will be noise (including nighttime periods) while the work is being performed:

As residents may be aware, the CTA is currently repainting 895 feet of the Brown Line Tracks through local impact funds that Alderman Reilly secured from three private development projects in the Ward (142 W. Hubbard, 300 W. Huron, and 110 N. Wacker).

For more information about the Construction Activity Notices for the project, please click here.

LaSalle Street Bridge Lane Closures

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has implemented lane closures on the LaSalle Street Bridge over the Chicago River to allow for panel replacements. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during work.

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.

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We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings.

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.

Unsure of your Beat?  To find your District & Beat, click HERE.

CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834 – July 18th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

When:  Thursday, July 18  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where:   Access Living – 115 W. Chicago Avenue

Organizer:  18th District Community Policing:  312-742-5778

CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214 – July 17th – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

When:  Wednesday, July 17  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where:   Goldblatt’s Building – 1615 W. Chicago Avenue

Organizer:  12th District Community Policing:   312-746-8306

What is the Chicago Ducky Derby? It’s a signature annual fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! Thousands of spectators watch over 60,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River in downtown Chicago and race down the river towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 10 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 401 North Michigan Avenue with entertainment for the entire family. Splashdown for the Ducky Derby is at 1 pm at Wabash Ave. Bridge. All proceeds benefit more than 23,000 athletes and over 17,000 Young Athletes across Illinois. *tentative date

How do I adopt a duck? You can Adopt a duck for only $5. Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100) or Diamond Duck Pack (240 ducks for $1,000)!

*Are you adopting a duck on behalf of a friend, co-worker or family member affiliated with a Sales Team? If so, be sure to select the team you want to get credit for your adoption. Click on a team member name to give credit to a specific person.

What if my duck wins? You could be the winner of one of our great prizes including a 2019 Chevy Equinox, $2,500 cash, an All-Inclusive Apple Vacation to Riviera Maya, a Chicago Weekend Getaway or NASCAR tickets!

How do I get involved? Sales teams are forming now. Put together a group of friends, colleagues or family members to join the fun. Teams compete for bragging rights and great prizes. To form a Sales Team click here. For more information on starting a team or to volunteer, contact Shelley Chenoweth at schenoweth@soill.org or 630-519-6059.