Email from Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward

January 16, 2026

Alderman Reilly Reports

Alderman Reilly's Office Closed on Monday, January 19 in Remembrance of

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Alderman Reilly’s Office will be closed on Monday, January 19.

Additionally, City Hall, City of Chicago governmental offices, and Chicago Public Libraries will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and to comply with the City of Chicago mandatory holiday schedule.

If you have a need for city services, please call 311 for non-emergency requests, or dial 911 if you require immediate assistance.

Chicago Farmers Market Vendor Applications Close January 30

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is currently accepting vendors for Chicago’s Daley Plaza Farmers Market. If you are a producer or creator of handmade and natural goods that would like to join the community of vendors, please visit . Applications close January 30.

Options at the market will include fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, and crafted items. The Chicago Farmers Market at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington St) opens May 21.

Winter Parking Restrictions Reminder

With recent and forecasted snowfall, we would like to remind all residents of the winter weather parking restrictions that run from December 1 - April 1, 3am - 7am daily. If you see a posted sign that says “No Parking” between 3am and 7am, that means that the winter overnight parking ban is in effect on that street whether snow is present or not. Violating vehicles could be ticketed or towed. An example of this signage is below.

Separately, the city also posts signage for designated “Snow Routes,” which is displayed below. At the curb lane where this signage is posted, parking is only prohibited when over 2” of snow is present. Visit the City of Chicago's page to learn more. You can also visit for a live snowplow tracker and other winter weather information.

CAPS Meetings

18th District: (312-742-5778 / [email protected])

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting will be held on January 20 at 5pm at Anti-Cruelty Society (510 N LaSalle Dr)
Beat 1832 CAPS meeting will be held on January 20 at 6pm at Anti-Cruelty Society (510 N LaSalle Dr)
Beat 1833 CAPS meeting will be held on January 22 at 5pm at Northwestern University (303 E Superior St)
Beat 1834 CAPS meeting will be held on January 22 at 6pm at Northwestern University (303 E Superior St)

1st District: (312-745-4381 / [email protected])

There are no remaining beat meetings for this district in the month of January.

To find your appropriate beat to attend your CAPS meeting, please .

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

Filming:

Pearson St & Tower Ct

On Saturday, January 17, students from Columbia College Chicago will be filming an exterior scene on E Tower Ct. During filming, prep and wrap, parking will be prohibited at the following location on 1/17 from 1-4pm:

South side of E Pearson St from Rush St to 109 E Pearson

Filming will also take place on the sidewalk on the east side of E Tower Ct from Chicago Ave to Pearson St. Street parking will be unaffected for this portion of the filming. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Location Manager Eesha Patkar at 312-776-5601.

Helicopter Lift:

68 E Wacker

On Saturday, January 17, a helicopter lift will take place at 9am at 68 E Wacker Place to lift HVAC units. Traffic will be prohibited on Wacker Dr from State to Michigan from 9-11am on January 17. The streets will be closed on Wabash Ave between Lake and Grand during the same time period to ensure safety of the lift personnel.

Crane Lift:

On Wednesday, January 21, a crane lift will take place on Rush Street between Oak and Walton. The lift will take place between 11pm - 5am, into the morning of 1/22. Traffic control aides, barricades, and detour signage will be in place to assist drivers safely.

Public Assembly:

499 S Michigan

On Saturday, January 17, a public assembly will take place at 499 S Michigan Ave. Participants will begin assembling at 4:30pm. The participants will march north on Michigan Avenue to Randolph Street, west on Randolph Street to Clark Street, south on Clark Street to Adams Street, and finally west on Adams Street to the corner of Adams and Dearborn. The group will disband at 6:30pm. The city estimates approximately 400 participants.

815 E Tower Ct

On Saturday, January 17, a public demonstration will assemble near 815 E Tower Ct. The assembly will last from 2 - 4pm. The City estimates there will be around 200 participants and will not include any floats or vehicles. The group could make use of a megaphone and speakers.

Canal St Reconstruction

Canal St is currently undergoing reconstruction. During Phase 1 of the project, the east half of Canal St between Adams and Madison will be blocked, and parking on Canal between Adams and Madison will be prohibited. Two lanes on the west side of Canal St will be maintained for northbound traffic. These closures will last until late 2026. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Canal St. Taxis and rideshares will be directed to follow the guidelines listed . Please for a flyer of the impact to vehicle and pedestrian access, and for the affected CTA bus routes.

Lake Street Bascule Bridge Construction Update

Work continues on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge. During all work, CTA Green and Pink lines will operate normally, except for two 12-day planned closures in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The work on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of February 2028. For the detour map, (note: the Canal St detour listed is no longer in effect).

Ohio / Ontario Feeder Ramp

As reported in a previous , the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on completing phase 3 of its work on the Ohio / Ontario Street Feeder Ramps. IDOT's press release on these closures can be found .

Bridge Construction Updates

As reported in a past , construction continues on several downtown bridges, and Alderman Reilly has expressed his frustration with CDOT for a lack of coordination and planning. Traffic aides have been placed on Kingsbury at Chicago, Grand, and Erie to ease congestion. Stay tuned for future updates regarding traffic aides, detours, and closures.

The State Street Bridge project is estimated to be completed by Spring 2026, the approximate completion date for the Chicago Avenue Bridge is January 2027, and the Lake Street Bridge will be completed by the end of February 2028.

River North CTA Bus Reroutes and Navy Pier Schedule Revision

Due to excessive congestion in River North, the westbound #66 bus no longer stops at Hudson or Kingsbury on Chicago Ave. This schedule matches that of the eastbound #66 bus. Additionally, the #66 and #8 buses will now be rerouted southbound via Wells St instead of Kingsbury St to access Grand Ave from Chicago Ave.

In response to resident concerns and at Alderman Reilly’s request, the first westbound CTA #124 bus will now depart Navy Pier at 8:10am on weekdays. went into effect on December 21.

114 E Oak Façade Work

A partial sidewalk closure is in place for construction on the façade at 114 E Oak. 8 feet of sidewalk clearance will be maintained, and the barricades around the construction site will be removed by early February.