Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward attended the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) annual meeting, where he discussed the Smart Streets Pilot Program, plans for DuSable Park, new businesses, and announced upcoming infrastructure projects for the neighborhood. He also reminded residents of the winter parking restrictions that apply from December 1 to April 1. Additionally, the alderman noted CTA bus schedule changes and several temporary traffic closures due to filming and construction projects.
Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward announced new winter‑parking restrictions (December 1–April 1, 3 a.m.–7 a.m.) and updated CTA bus routes, including a westbound #66 reroute and a new #124 departure from Navy Pier. He also highlighted ongoing street‑safety projects: construction on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge, Canal St reconstruction, and bridge closures that will affect traffic until late 2026/2028. Additional updates included a reminder of winter‑weather precautions, a call for vendors at the Daley Plaza Farmers Market, and upcoming CAPS meetings.
Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward reports that CAPS meetings will be held January 15‑22 for beats 1824‑1834 and January 14 for beat 121, and that the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program applications open January 12. He notes the demolition of the State/Lake CTA station, which will close the station and limit Lake St traffic, and the River North CTA #66 and #8 bus reroutes that took effect December 21. Several street‑closure projects—including a crane lift on Superior St, a helicopter lift on Wacker, Canal St reconstruction, Lake Street Bascule Bridge demolition, and 114 E Oak façade work—will affect traffic through mid‑2026, while holiday tree drop‑off sites remain open until January 17.