CHICAGO: The City of Chicago has been working closely with the U.S. Secret Service to ensure public safety and to minimize parking impacts for residents near the United Center. Due to security and logistical needs, some parking spaces on streets outside the security perimeter will be affected. The City and the Secret Service have worked to limit these restrictions — such as impacting spots near intersections or only one side of the street, rather than restricting parking on entire streets.  

Parking restrictions will be posted on Friday, August 16, 24-hours in advance. Residents are encouraged to pay attention to posted signage detailing parking restrictions.  

Parking Restrictions for the United Center (subject to change) 

• Lake St. from Ashland to Damen, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. south side of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22  

• Maypole Ave from Hermitage to Damen, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, both sides of the street, from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22  

• Jackson Blvd from Wood to Western, continuous on both sides of the street from Saturday, August 17 to Friday, August 23. 

• Washington Blvd from Ashland to Paulina, continuous on both sides of the street, from  Sunday, August 18 to Friday, August 23. 

• Warren Blvd from Ashland to Paulina, continuous on both sides of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Friday, August 23. 

• Paulina St from Washington to Lake, daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., both sides of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22. 

• Hermitage Ave from Washington to Lake, daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., both sides of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22. 

• Wood Ave from Washington to Lake, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., both sides of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22. 

• Wolcott Ave from Washington to Lake, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., both sides of the street from Sunday, August 18 to Thursday, August 22. 

Street Closures for the United Center Restricted Perimeter  

Streets will close to local traffic only at 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at 10 p.m. This includes Lake to Jackson and Western to Ashland and Ogden; with hard closures between Hoyne to Paulina and Lake to Adams.  

Parking Restrictions for McCormick Place (subject to change) 

• 18th St from Michigan Ave to Prairie Ave daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Cullerton St from Michigan Ave to Calumet Ave daily from 8 a.m. 10 p.m. and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• 21st St from Michigan Ave to Calumet Ave daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Cermak Rd from Michigan Ave to Calumet Ave continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• 23rd St from Wabash Ave to Indiana Ave continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• 24th St from Wabash Ave to Indiana Ave continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• 24th Place from Wabash Ave to Indiana Ave continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Calumet Ave from 18th St. to 200 feet south of 18th St. daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• MLK Dr. from 22nd St. to 25th St. continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Prairie Ave. from 20th St. to 22nd St. continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Indiana Ave. from 18th St. to 25th St. continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

• Michigan Ave. from 21st St. to 25th St. continuous and currently in effect until Sunday, August 25. 

There are multiple ways for residents, businesses and visitors to stay informed and receive up-to-date information. For complete details, Visit Chicago.gov/OEMC and download the Chicago OEMC App. 

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on traffic impacts, street closures, weather conditions and emergencies.  

• DNC 2024 Alert, TEXT “DNC: to 2-2-6-7-8-7 

• Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org 

• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3 

Public Transportation: For all large events, public transportation is encouraged. For schedules and additional information, visit CTA and Metra.com.