Another active sports weekend in Chicago with the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Finals and the Chicago Bears v. the Green Bay Packers. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding everyone to be safe and vigilant especially in crowds and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1. OEMC will monitor activities and weather throughout the weekend.

Motorists in the areas of events and activities should be prepared for increased traffic and possible reroutes, if needed. Street closures may be in effect for larger events to ensure public safety. Attendees to events are reminded to respect the surrounding communities.

WNBA Finals: Chicago Sky v. Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena
The Chicago Sky and the Pheonix Mercury continue the best-of-five series for the WNBA title at Wintrust Arena on Friday and Sunday. The series is tied 1-1. Gates open one and a half hour before game start time. For details, visit Wintrust Arena 2021 Gameday Guide (wnba.com) for the next 2 games in Chicago. If necessary, the final game will be played in Phoenix on Tuesday, October 19. Game dates and times are listed below.

Friday, October 15
Game 3: Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 17
Game 4: Phoenix at Chicago, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19 (If necessary)
Game 5*: Chicago at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Chicago Bulls Preseason – Friday, October 15 at the United Center
The Chicago Bulls v. Memphis Grizzlies Friday at 7 p.m. at the United Center. For complete details, visit Know Before You Go | United Center

Chicago Bears v. Green Bay Packers - Sunday, October 17 at Soldier Field
The Bears play the Sunday, with kick off at 12 p.m. at Soldier Field. Parking lots open at 8 a.m. and gates open at 10 a.m. Parking passes must be displayed and visible to traffic aides and fans should follow the suggested routes to each lot. To ensure the safety of all guests, Soldier Field has enhanced security using walk-through metal detectors at all gates. All carry-in items will be searched. Everyone age two or older, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks in public indoor settings; however, the requirement allows masks to be removed while patrons are actively eating or drinking. Masking remains optional in outdoor settings, though masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in crowded outdoor settings. For complete details, visit chicagobears.com/.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) will monitor the citywide events from the Operations Center and coordinate public safety resources with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure departments.

Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at events citywide to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. Public transportation is encouraged. For more information on CTA services and reroutes, visit www.transitchicago.com or call 312-836-7000 from any area code/1-888-YOUR-I CTA.

Mask Guidance Update: Both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in the City of Chicago must wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. Masking remains optional in outdoor settings where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower. However, masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in crowded outdoor settings. For details visit chi.gov/covidvax

Report Suspicious Activity: If you See Something Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Weather
OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download a weather app.

OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies. Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates:

• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3
• COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING “COVID19” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC) and Instagram (chicago_oemc_911).

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