News Releases

Mar 4, 2022
Polar plunge, Chicago Fire Opener and other events planned for this weekend begin increased activity in Chicago after pandemic impacts.
Mar 1, 2022
The City of Chicago expands public safety program, installs more than 550 STOP THE BLEED® kits in more than 350 locations throughout the City
Feb 16, 2022
Severe Winter weather for Thursday, February 17
Feb 4, 2022
Argyle Lunar New Year celebrated on Saturday
Feb 1, 2022
Winter Storm Warning for Chicago
Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Watch in Effect for the City of Chicago Tuesday, February 1 at 8 p.m. through Thursday, February 3 at 6 p.m.
Jan 25, 2022
City of Chicago offers Services and Tips for Wind Chill Advisory Overnight and Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expected Through the Weekend
Jan 12, 2022
OEMC’s Re-Launch of Smart911 to encourage residents to utilize the FREE and PRIVATE service to aid first responders when calling 9-1-1 in an emergency
Dec 29, 2021
The City of Chicago to ring in 2022 with New Year's Eve fireworks along Chicago's River and Lakefront
Dec 10, 2021
Holiday Events Continue Throughout the City this Weekend with TBOX in Wrigleyville, Christkindlmarkets, and ZooLights; OEMC Encourages Residents and Businesses to be Vigilant and to Report Suspicious Activity
Nov 23, 2021
Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Steps-off on November 25 on State Street, Headlining a Busy Holiday Weekend
Nov 18, 2021
The Holiday Season Kicks Off this Weekend with the Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony, Chriskindlmarket opening, Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and more
Nov 5, 2021
November is Winter Weather Preparedness Month; Get Ready Now for the Upcoming Winter Season
Nov 5, 2021
The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Run and 3K Walk Takes Place on Sunday, November 7
Oct 28, 2021
OEMC Encourages a Safe Halloween Weekend with Art in the Dark Parade, the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, and Trick-or-Treating Taking Place Citywide
Oct 27, 2021
OEMC’S Location Identifier/Pole Marking Program expands south on dusable Lake Shore Drive from Oakwood to Roosevelt Road
Oct 15, 2021
The Chicago Sky continue their run for the WNBA Title this Weekend, along with Bulls Preseason on Friday and the Bears take on the Packers on Sunday
Oct 6, 2021
The City of Chicago and Race Organizers Prepare for the 43rd Bank of America Chicago Marathon set for Sunday, October 10
Sep 24, 2021
Fall Kicks Off with Notre Dame Football, Puerto Rican Festival, Alice Cooper and Harry Styles Concerts, Half Marathon Heart Walk and More
Sep 16, 2021
Riot Fest, Mexican Independence Day Activities, Wrigley Field Concerts, Bears Home Opener, Art Festivals and Run/Walks Highlight the Weekend

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