August 20, 2024 By

Democratic National Convention Downtown Street Closures:

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago began Monday, August 19, and will run through Thursday, August 22.
The City of Chicago has been working closely with the U.S. Secret Service to ensure public safety and to minimize impacts for residents and businesses

DNC Street Closures include:

  • N. Wabash from E, Chestnut to E Delaware Place from Sunday, August 18 through Wednesday, August 21
  • E. Huron Street from N. Michigan to N. Rush from Sunday, August 18 through Friday, August 23
  • E. Chicago from N. Michigan Avenue to N. Rush Street from Sunday, August 18 through Friday, August 23
  • E .Delaware Place from N. State to N. Rush on Tuesday, August 20.
  • N. Rush from E. Delaware Place to E. Walton on Tuesday, August 20.
  • E Walton from N State to N Rush on Tuesday, August 20.
  • N State from E Delaware to E Walton on Tuesday, August 20.

There are multiple ways for residents, businesses and visitors to stay informed and receive up-to-date information. For complete details, Visit Chicago.gov/OEMC and download the Chicago OEMC App.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on traffic impacts, street closures, weather conditions and emergencies.

  • DNC 2024 Alert, TEXT “DNC: to 2-2-6-7-8-7
  • Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org
  • CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3
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