May 6th, 2026
TRAFFIC ALERT: ROAD CLOSURES EXPECTED FOR THE FUNERAL OF CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER JOHN G. BARTHOLOMEW
Dear Neighbors,
As many of you know, on April 25th, a tragic set of events led to a shooting at Endeavor Swedish Hospital that took the life of Officer John Bartholomew and wounded another officer who is now fighting for his life. I am heartbroken by this senseless tragedy, that a family has lost a beloved father and husband.
Visitation for Officer Bartholomew will take place Thursday, May 7, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church at 5649 N Sheridan Road. A funeral will take place on Friday, May 8, beginning at 10 a.m., also at St. Andrew’s. You can find more details on the visitation and funeral here.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications has issued a traffic alert to expect partial road closures and severe traffic congestion on Thursday, May 7th from 11am to 9pm and Friday, May 8th from 9am to 3pm as the City mourns the loss of Officer Bartholomew. Anticipated street closures include:
DuSable Lakeshore Drive from Hollywood Ave to Foster Ave
Sheridan Rd from Lawrence Ave to Devon Ave
Bryn Mawr from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Broadway
Lawrence Ave from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Cicero Ave
CTA riders can expect re-routes on the #136, #147, and #151. See bus reroute information here. Street closures are subject to change by OEMC and the Chicago Police Department. Local traffic will be facilitated by CPD. For the most up to date information on traffic changes and street closures, register for NotifyChicago.org or download the Chicago OEMC app.
Our office will send out more information as available.
Yours in Service and Community,
Alderperson Andre Vasquez – 40th Ward
5620 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773-654-1867
Website: 40thward.org
Email: [email protected]
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