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Grand Opening – The Chicago Architecture Center – 8/31/18 through 9/3/18
Grand Opening August 31–September 3 – Opening the doors to the Chicago Architecture Center for the very first time! Check out the new space and delight in breathtaking exhibits. During your visit, you can participate in the #GetToTheCenter contest! Use the hashtag #GetToTheCenter and tag @chiarchitecture in your social media posts for a chance to win exciting prizes. Learn…
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Bridge Lift Breakfast Dates Set: Watch Michigan Ave. Bridge Lift From Inside Tower’s Gear Room
One of Chicago’s most unique eating experiences is back: the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum’s Bridge Lift Breakfast resumes in September in the southwest tower of the Michigan Avenue bridge. Noshers can view the raising and lowering of the DuSable Bridge (Michigan Avenue) from inside the Gear Room of the museum located in the…
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Community Alert – Seeking to Identify – Wanted for Strong Arm Robbery – 18th District (Near North) 8/22/18
To print a copy, please click HERE.
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Community Alert – Attempt Criminal Sexual Abuse 18th District (Near North) – 8/28/18
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Upgraded Security Cameras Installed in Blue Line Stations as Part of CTA’s Safe And Secure Program
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)’s Safe and Secure program is a multi-faceted effort to increase safety across the CTA system and provide a more secure, comfortable traveling experience. Work is under way to upgrade old cameras to high-definition and add new cameras at four stations along the Blue Line: Clinton, LaSalle, Grand and Chicago. The…
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CTA to Renovate the Grand, Chicago and Division Blue Line Stations
The CTA Board approved a $30 million project to renovate and modernize the Grand, Chicago and Division Blue Line stations. Work will begin within the next few months. This project is part of the Your New Blue initiative to invest in neighborhood transit services and improve the customer experience along the O’Hare Branch of the Blue Line. The…
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Neighborhood Notice – Clark Street Lane Reduction – Starting 8-29-18
Starting on Wednesday morning, August 29th, the west-most traffic lane will be closed on Clark Street, near the intersection of Clark and Chicago. A large mobile crane will be set up with its rear bumper in the west traffic lane and front bumper in the job site. Due to the location of the crane, the sidewalk…
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Community Alert – Robberies 18th District (Near North) – 8/26/18
To print a copy, please click HERE
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Run Mag Mile – Run to Help Ease Local Poverty – Run for The Chicago Help Initiative
The Chicago Help Initiative is the charity benefiting from Run Mag Mile. All donation proceeds will benefit the year-round weekly meals and programs of The Chicago Help Initiative for people in need and experiencing homelessness in downtown Chicago. Rally your family and friends, neighbors co-workers, build a team and sign up for RUN MAG MILE…
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People’s Gas Upgrade Schedule – Hubbard, Kingsbury to LaSalle
Main and service installation for the gas line upgrade along Hubbard, from Kingsbury to LaSalle is progressing. Please see the work schedule below: Weekend of August 18 through August 19 • Complete main gassing in Hubbard, Franklin to LaSalle, minimal gas odors will be present in the area • Continue main installation in Kingsbury, Hubbard…