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Neighborhood Notice: Crane Lift Operations-115 E Chicago Ave

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Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a neighborhood notice about CDOT-permitted crane lift operations at 115 E Chicago Ave on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), with July 16–17 as backup days to remove a defective fan; about 100 feet of sidewalk on the south side of Chicago Ave will be blocked and pedestrians will be detoured. The newsletter also notes temporary changes to the Westbound Chicago Ave 66 bus stop location, with traffic on E Chicago Ave maintained while work proceeds. No zoning, housing, transit policy, budget, or development items or meetings are mentioned; this is strictly an operations/closure notice.

Neighborhood Notice: Crane Lift Operations-115 E Chicago Ave
Crane Lift Operations: 115 E Chicago Ave
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Dear Neighbor,

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a permit to Bay Crane Inc for crane operations this Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm to remove a defective fan from the Ralph Lauren Restaurant at 115 E Chicago Ave. While unlikely, Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17, have been designated as back-up days in the event the work cannot be completed. 

Please note:100 feet of sidewalk on the south side of Chicago Ave will be blocked for pedestrian safety. Pedestrians will be redirected to the opposite side of the street at Rush St and Michigan Ave until the crane is removed. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained on E Chicago Ave. Westbound Chicago Ave 66 bus stop will temporarily be moved to the southeast corner of Chicago Ave and Michigan Ave.

Click here to view the permit.

Sincerely, 

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Alderman Brian Hopkins
2nd Ward

121 N LaSalle St
Room 300
(312) 643-2299

[email protected]
www.aldermanhopkins.com






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