With upcoming major events and holidays, Chicago typically issues a temporary moratorium for activities affecting the public way to promote full access to stores, restaurants and businesses. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) sets the dates and boundaries. This page will track upcoming moratoriums and closures. If you know of one that is not listed below, please reach out to us at chicago@burnhamnationwide.com.
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Lollapalooza: August 1-4, 2024
More info to come!
Last year's venue map
Image Credit: Lollapalooza
Democratic National Convention: Aug. 19-22, 2024
Scheduled from August 19 - 22 at the United Center and McCormick Place, the DNC's official security perimeter is still in the planning phase. Once finalized, details regarding traffic arrangements, parking restrictions, and potential impacts will be publicly disclosed.
As part of their outreach efforts, the Secret Service unveiled general impact maps outlining areas surrounding the convention that may be influenced by the security measures. These tentative maps, though not detailing specific security measures like street closures or checkpoints, aim to help the community prepare for the event by providing an initial overview of potential impacts on residents' homes, businesses, or daily commutes.
Affected areas at United Center & McCormick Place
Taste of Chicago: Sept. 6-8, 2024
Official street closures, and dates/times have not been released by the city, but typically are the same every year. View last year's closure information here and the corresponding map below.
'The Taste' runs for three days from Friday to Sunday, and road closures start Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.
- Columbus will be closed from Balbo to Monroe.
- Ida B wells will be closed from Michigan to Columbus.
- Jackson will shut down from Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
The roads will reopen by 4 p.m. Monday.
Image Credit: ABC7 Chicago Digital Team
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Oct. 13, 2024
The official marathon course has not been confirmed by event organizers, but has not changed for several years. Last year's course is pictured below for reference.
Image Credit: NBC Chicago Staff
