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In cooperation with our cross-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events around the 2023 Chicago Marathon, set to be held on Sunday, October 8. Streets throughout the downtown Chicago area will be closed beginning Thursday, October 5. Closures for the Chicago Marathon will conclude at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 9. These closures will impact high traffic areas including Lake Shore Drive, Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue and the area around Millennium Park and Grant Park.

FROM CHICAGO OEMC:

City of Chicago officials and Bank of America Chicago Marathon organizers are reminding the public in advance of Marathon weekend that street closures will begin on Wednesday, October 4. 

Traffic Impacts/Street Closures 

With street closures prior to and during the race, those traveling throughout downtown, and the various neighborhoods should allow extra time, expect delays, or consider alternate routes–such as the expressway system–to avoid the impacts of the marathon on Sunday, October 8 along with the Abbott Chicago 5K on Saturday, October 7. 

Wednesday, October 4 

Thursday, October 5 

Friday, October 6

Saturday, October 7

Sunday, October 8 

Note: All streets will be fully reopened by Monday, October 9 at 6:00 a.m.

Race day street closures along the route will begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 8 and are anticipated to be reopened by 4:30 p.m. or when it is deemed safe to do so. 

For additional information related to the Chicago Marathon street closures, click here.

Abbott Chicago 5K Street Closures on Saturday, October 7 

Motorists and residents can also expect street closures for the Abbott Chicago 5K. For race details, visit Chicago5K.com. The following streets will be closed to traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on October 8.

Parking and Race Day Routes

Beginning early Sunday morning, parking restrictions will be in effect along the course. For public safety and traffic flow, the towing of vehicles along the route and other posted “No Parking Zones” will be strictly enforced. Motorists are encouraged to read signage before parking and should call 3-1-1 to locate a towed vehicle. 

The following main thoroughfares, among others, will remain open: 

Marathon Map

To view the full 2023 Chicago Marathon course and map, click here.

To view the full 2023 Abbott 5K course and map, click here.

Public Transportation 

As always, public transportation is encouraged if heading to the Marathon or other destinations in the impacted areas. For more information on CTA services and reroutes, visit TransitChicago.com or call 836-7000 from any area code/1-888-YOUR-CTA. Metra will offer extra service on race day. For specific schedule information, visit Metra.com. The City has worked with licensed Transportation Network Providers (TNP rideshare services) to ensure that pick-up and drop-off locations are available throughout the city, in geo-fenced areas that are a safe distance off the route. 

Emergency, Traffic and Weather Notifications 

OEMC will continue to monitor the event in collaboration with public safety partners and the Chicago Police Department will enforce race day restrictions along the route as well as facilitate traffic. OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on street closures, weather conditions and emergencies.  Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. For businesses, OEMC also issues text alerts as well, to opt in for CHIBIZ alerts TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3. 

Safety Tips Near/During Large Events

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,800 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-eight consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

In partnership with cross-sector, public-safety organizations, Titan Security is helping inform the public of a planned FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CT on Wednesday, October 4.

From Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications:

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 1:20 CT/2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones and will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.  

FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.  

The purpose of the October 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the October 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the backup testing date is October 11.   

The WEA portion of the test will be initiated using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a centralized internet-based system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks. The WEA test will be administered via a code sent to cell phones.   

This year the EAS message will be disseminated as a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) message via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN).  

All wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test:  

WEA alerts are created and sent by authorized federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. IPAWS helps ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities, with the alerts being accompanied by a unique tone and vibration.   

Important information about the EAS test:  

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In partnership with our cross-sector public safety organizations, Titan Security is taking the following steps to support our clients and staff members in the anticipated events related to Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 2023.

UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 8:30PM CT:

The Central Business District is closed to incoming vehicular traffic within the boundary from ​Division to 18th Street and from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Halsted Street for public safety reasons due to large car caravans. Plan accordingly and allow extra time if traveling in the area.

Residents who live or work in the affected area and all critical care workers will be allowed access at one of the access points below.

ACCESS POINTS

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From the City of Chicago:

Mexican Independence Day is a day of commemoration of culture and the City of Chicago encourages those celebrating to do so safely and responsibly. We remind those participating in events to be respectful of their neighbors and communities, as well as workers at critical facilities such as hospitals. They should also be mindful of first responders and emergency vehicles that are required to pass through areas where celebrations are occurring citywide. The City is taking the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of all residents around Mexican Independence Day commemoration activities.

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has been preparing for the upcoming Mexican Independence Day celebrations. In addition to regular meetings to coordinate resources, CPD and OEMC will be working throughout the weekend to manage traffic and public safety and OEMC will activate the Emergency Operations Center to monitor events citywide. Car caravans that create a threat to public safety will not be tolerated. We also remind everyone that drag racing and drifting are not only illegal, but dangerous. Anyone in violation of the ordinance will be held accountable.

If road closures are needed, the following intersections will be access points to the downtown Chicago area: 

Titan Security’s Response to Added Security Coverage:

In addition, Titan’s Managers including Senior Leadership team members are active to support staff and clients.

Precautions to Take

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds private sector firms to ensure their street-facing cameras are in good working order and recording is enabled.

The OEMC Operations Center will be monitoring accordingly. However, because situations develop and change rapidly, additional attention to monitoring news media and other sources for rapidly developing events and updates would be prudent.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.

Know Before You Go

For safety and preparedness at your fingertips, residents and festival goers are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website, Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding security coverage, please contact your Titan representative or the Titan office at (312) 902-3400.  We will continue to communicate with you via email and at http://securechicago.com/posts/.

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

In cooperation with our cross-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events around the 2023 Lollapalooza Music Festival, set to be held Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6. The following information includes Lollapalooza 2023 road closures and safety information, along with primary entrances, peak traffic times, and additional precautions being taken by public sector departments. The highly anticipated festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s lakefront for the four-day event featuring over 170+ performances on eight stages. 

From Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications:

Street Closures In Place: Traffic control aides will be deployed to facilitate traffic around the area, motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes. The following closures are in effect: 

ADA Drop–Off: ADA drop-off is located at the eastbound curb lane of Monroe just east of Michigan Avenue. 

Public Transportation: As for any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged and both CTA and Metra are providing additional service for the event. Note: For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com. 

Rideshares, Taxi Cabs, Car Services and Pedicabs: Geofencing boundaries will be in effect for the safety of pedestrians and motorists: DuSable Lake Shore Drive to State Street and Wacker Drive to 14th Street. For those traveling to and from the event by rideshare, taxi or car service the below will be in effect each day from August 3–August 6, 10am–11:30pm.  

Entry Procedures

Festival entrances: Concertgoers can enter Grant Park at the main entrance at Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive, or at the north entrance at Columbus and Monroe Street. 

SAFETY AND SECUIRITY MEASURES

Security Screening and Enforcement: Each year, security measures are refined and implemented for the event’s layered security plan in addition to an enhanced security and law enforcement presence inside and outside the festival. Prior to entry fans are subject to a full and complete airport-style search to the festival grounds, event security will be searching all bags, administering magnetometer screening and conducting pat-downs. As always, underage drinking is not allowed, and the ordinance will be strictly enforced.  

Bag Search: ALL bags will be searched before entry. CLEAR bags made up of clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc, and no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ ONLY. Small clutch purses and fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket and no larger than 6” x 9“. Backpacks, and bags with multiple pockets are prohibited.  

Prohibited Items: No liquids will be allowed into the event. However, patrons can drink water while in line if the container is empty prior to going through security screening. Containers and hydration packs are allowed into the event but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir. Free water will be provided at numerous Hydration Stations inside the venue. 

Pole Marker Locations: For public safety, attendees are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the light poles throughout the Grant Park area to help them reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency and you call 9-1-1. The green and white pole markers are established within the boundaries of Roosevelt Rd. to Randolph St., DuSable Lake Shore Drive (DLSD) to Michigan Avenue, Ida B Wells Dr to Michigan Ave to Columbus Dr, Jackson St to Michigan Ave, Monroe St to Columbus Dr, and from 2400 DLSD to 6600 DLSD. 

Lockers + Lost and Found: Lockers are available for rent inside the festival. If you lose something at the festival, check with the main Guest Services booth at Columbus and Ida B. Wells Drive or visit Lollapalooza’s virtual lost and found at Lollapalooza.com/LostandFound. Visit a Guest Services booth for all event related questions while on–site. Do not leave items unattended and be mindful of your belongings at all times.  

Medical Safety Resources: There will be 6 medical tents located throughout the festival staffed by top level medical professionals, paramedics and EMTs. The organizers are again complementing the emergency medical resources available at the event with student Safety Team members. The EMT and medical students serving as the Safety Team will be outfitted in blue vests and will be located throughout Grant Park to seek out patrons who may be in need and help expedite connection with the mobile medic teams so that they get to patients quicker. 

SAFEFEST

NEW – Lollapalooza has added SAFEFEST, a team of friendly guides in bright yellow shirts to provide information. Whether you have questions, need help finding a medical or security location, or directional help leaving the park, this team is here to be your helpful resource. 

This Must Be the Place: Lollapalooza organizers continually update safety and security protocols, which includes education and preventative measures to keep people safe. With this in mind, Lollapalooza is partnering with This Must Be The Place, an overdose prevention nonprofit, who will educate music fans about the dangers of fentanyl and supply them with the life-saving opioid reversal medicine, naloxone, commonly known as Narcan. We encourage fans to stop by their booth at the festival and learn more. 

Weather Conditions: Attendees are encouraged to check conditions before heading out.  Cooling buses and water stations are available throughout the event and fans are encouraged to bring empty water bottles to the event and utilize the free water refilling stations around the park to avoid dehydration. The event encourages patrons to download the festival app to receive communications regarding the festival, weather, and other information. 

Weather Shelters: Attendees should be aware of the emergency evacuation shelter sites located in the Grant Park North, Grant Park South and Millennium Lakeside Garages. The evacuation shelter sites can be accessed through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue. Signage is posted to direct people to designated extreme weather shelters for extreme conditions such as lightning, tornadoes, hailstorms, or other weather events. In the event of a weather evacuation, all attendees should follow the instructions of public safety officials. Shelter locations will be opened only in cases of extreme weather to ensure the safety of event patrons. For a map of shelter locations and additional safety information, visit Lollapalooza.com/Safety 

Festival Map

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In cooperation with our cross-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events around the 2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, set to be held on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd in downtown Chicago. Street closures are scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 10th and will fully reopen Thursday, July 13th. Below is a schedule of the traffic and street closure plan.

Route Re-Opening Plans

July 3

At least one lane of traffic is expected to reopen on southbound Lake Shore Drive by midnight on July 3. Northbound Michigan Avenue and eastbound Roosevelt Road will also see one lane reopen, while all of westbound Roosevelt Road is expected to reopen.

July 4-5

Beginning at midnight and continuing through 4 p.m., officials are expected to continue to remove track wall from the event on southbound Lake Shore Drive, fully reopening the road after 4 p.m., officials said.

Then, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing through the morning hours of July 5, the remaining walls on northbound Michigan Avenue will be removed, “allowing for three lanes” to reopen.

July 5-6

Between July 5 and July 6 Congress Circle is expected to fully reopen.

July 6-7

Columbus Drive between Roosevelt and Balbo is expected to remain closed in both directions. Balbo Drive will also remain closed to traffic between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.

July 8-9

Jackson Drive will remain closed between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive in both directions. Closures will also continue on Columbus Drive.

July 10

Columbus Drive reopens in both directions between Roosevelt Road and Jakcson Boulevard, but one lane remains closed between Balbo Drive and Jackson Boulevard in both directions.
Ida B. Wells between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive fully reopens.
Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive intersection reopens.

July 11

Northbound Columbus Drive reopens fully between Balbo Drive and Jackson Boulevard.

July 12-13

Balbo Drive reopens between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

July 14-15

All streets, parking and sidewalks are reopened.

Alternate Routes
For those needing to travel north or south, officials recommend:

For west or east:

Temporary Overnight Street Closures

Available Race Day routes* on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 include:

*These routes are scheduled to be available; however, additional streets may be closed by the City of Chicago, if deemed necessary.

Streets with Local Access Only for Residents, Businesses and their Employees. 
Sidewalks will remain open throughout the event.

*The above Local Access Only streets will have a temporary cul-de-sac in place to allow for two-way traffic.

In the Chicago Loop, the following streets will remain open during race weekend:

More detailed information surrounding the street closure plan can be found by clicking here.

Additional Event Information

Saturday, July 1st Schedule
9:00am: Gates Open
10:00am-2:30pm: Practice and qualifying on track
2:30pm-3:30pm: Pre-Race Concert
3:30pm: Racer introductions
4:00pm: The Loop 121 Xfinity Series Race
Post-Race: Concert in festival area

Sunday, July 2nd Schedule
9:00am: Gates Open
TBD: Pre-Race Concert
4:00pm: Racer introductions
4:30pm: The Grant Park 220 NASCAR Cup Series Race
Post-Race: Victory Lane Celebration

Other Highlights

Course Map

Pre- and Post-Event Bus Service Impacts

Before and after the event, due to closures on Balbo, Michigan and Roosevelt, several bus
routes around Grant Park will be rerouted. The routes include #1, #2, #3, #4, #X4, #6, #7, #10, J14, #26, #28, #126, #143, #147, and some #148 in the evening.

Due to road closures on Roosevelt, which start June 29, and continuing through July 5 while
race-related structures are removed, visitors stopping at the Roosevelt Red/Orange/Green line
station can transfer to a shuttle bus to the Museum Campus, replacing the regular #146 bus.
Passengers can also walk a half-mile from the Roosevelt Red/Orange/Green Line station under
the Roosevelt Du Sable Lake Shore Drive underpass. These shuttles will run every 15 minutes.

For more information on impacted CTA lines leading up to and during the NASCAR Race Weekend, please click here.

Parks Access and OEMC Hotline

The Chicago Park District will prioritize public access during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, keeping more than half of the park open during the event, including set-up and tear down. Access to popular park features like Buckingham Fountain, Butler Field, and Lower Hutchinson Field will remain accessible to the public with minimal restrictions that equate to less than one-fifth of event operation days.  

A NASCAR Chicago Street Race hotline has been set up. The 888.629.7223 number will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST beginning Monday, June 26 through Sunday, July 2.  After 9 p.m. CST all calls will go to the voicemail box with a notification email that will be sent directly to a representative. When the Center re-opens in the morning, a representative will follow-up. 

Event Safety Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public-safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following Chicago events and demonstrations activity in or near the Chicago Loop from April 1 to 15, 2023.

Anticipated Protests/Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Groups have been counter-protesting over war in Ukraine for past several Sundays

** = Tensions extremely high between Israelis and Palestinians; Turnout for this demonstration could be large depending on weather

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In cooperation with our cross-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events around the 2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, set to be held on Sunday, March 26. The following streets will be closed to traffic between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. as runners pass through the area:

DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Ida B. Wells Dr. and N. Michigan Ave. will remain open.

No parking will be allowed on these streets starting at 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 26. Vehicles that are not removed from the street by that time will be ticketed and towed. 

There will be rolling street closures within Grant Park beginning Thursday, March 24, through Monday, March 27. Grant Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, to approximately 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 26.

To view a full map of the route for the Shamrock Shuffle, please visit the link below.

Click here for the Shamrock Shuffle race route

Safety Tips Near/During Large Events

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 120,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and have enjoyed over 29 consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

In cooperation with our cross-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events around the City of Chicago’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and River Dyeing, set to be held on Saturday, March 11. The following activities around the celebration are listed below along with additional festivities to be held on Sunday, March 12.

Road Closures

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Columbus will be closed from Roosevelt to Monroe, along with the cross streets, until the end of the parade at approximately 2:30 p.m.

River Dyeing

Taking place on the Chicago River from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. between Columbus and State.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. starting at 700 S Columbus and will end at Columbus and Monroe at approximately 2:30 p.m.

*We will provide any updates as information becomes available and/or changes regarding the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Millennium Park Closures
The following areas of the Park will be closed to the public until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11:

The Millennium Hall Restaurant will open for business at 10:00 a.m. with tickets/reservations being required to enter.

Maggie Daley Park Closures
Partial closure of the park will start at 8:00 am and park will reopen at 3:00 pm or at the discretion of Chicago Police Department. 

Iron barricades and mesh fencing will be utilized to restrict access to closed areas in the park. After the River Dyeing, the families with children will have access to the parade and playground areas by walking southbound on the west side of the park. 

There will be restricted access to the playground. Children ages 12 and under, will be allowed into the playground at either the east or west entrances only with their parents or guardian. 

Chicago Riverwalk Closures
All access points will be closed to the general public for all of Saturday, March 11 and will open as normal at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. First Lady Cruises will be managing tour access at the Michigan Stairs and Columbus Ramp as needed.

Shammrock’n the Block Party

Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 700 W Adams Street in Chicago will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Archer Avenue parade steps off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at Archer Avenue and Oak Park and proceeds east on Archer to Narragansett. The parade is expected to conclude at 2 p.m. and will benefit the Daniel Golden CARE Trust, a fund set up to cover ongoing recovery and rehabilitation for CPD Officer Daniel Golden.

South Side Irish Parade – Sunday, March 12

The South Side Irish Parade steps off at noon at 103rd and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th and Western Avenue. Parking restrictions in the area begin at 8 a.m. and will remain until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, but anyone parking in the area that day should read signage before parking. Expect parking restrictions on both sides of the street from 103rd to 112th Streets along Western Avenue. The staging area is located on Western Avenue from 99th to 103rd Streets and Bell to Maplewood Avenues. Street closures along the parade route as well as the staging area begin as early as 9 a.m. The parade is expected to end at 3 p.m., the disbanding area is located on Western Avenue from 115th to 119th Streets. For additional details, visit southsideirishparade.org.

Northwest Side Irish Parade – Sunday, March 12

The parade steps off at noon at Onahan School, at 6634 W. Raven St. proceeding south on Neola Avenue to Northwest Highway and north to Harlem Avenue in the Norwood Park neighborhood. Northwest Highway will be closed to vehicles at 9am. Parking restrictions are in effect along the route beginning at 7 a.m. and continue through 1:30 p.m. Both sides of the street on Neola, Raven, Northwest Highway, Normandy Avenue, Imlay, Neva, Palatine and Natoma along the route will be affected. For additional details, visit northwestsideirish.org.

Safety Tips Near Events

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated demonstration and special event activity in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Demonstrations/Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Since court decision overturning Roe v Wade, abortion-related demonstrations have become more active within Chicago; counterprotesters are virtually guaranteed

** = St. Pat’s river dyeing and parade mark the unofficial kickoff of “special events season” in Chicago; Large outdoor gatherings virtually every weekend through Autumn

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

Updated Thursday, December 12 at 5:00am

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Chicagoland area.

The Warning is in effect beginning Thursday, December 22 at 12:00 PM CST until Saturday, December 24, 6:00 AM CST. During this time, blizzard conditions are possible with winds potentially gusting as high as 50 miles per hour and up to 6 inches of snow.

Falling and blowing snow may result in white out conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel extremely difficult. Additionally, wind chills may reach as low as 25 to 35 degrees below zero during the height of the storm. Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

If you must travel, please take additional time to prepare for the weather conditions and use caution. Travel is expected to become very difficult as roadways may become snow-covered and slippery leading to unfavorable conditions. Visibility will also be sharply reduced during snowfall in specific areas.

For an update on the latest road conditions from the Winter Storm Warning, please visit gettingaroundillinois.com for a live map of the roads near you.

Additional details on this alert may be found via the NWS web portal for Chicago, which is updated on a regular basis: Chicago NWS Portal.

For information regarding how to stay safe during the winter season, please visit our Winter Weather Safety Tips.