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Aug 25, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers as Excessive Heat Warning is Issued for the Heat and Humidity Continuing into Next Week
Aug 25, 2024
Excessive Heat Watch Issued by National Weather Service for Monday through Tuesday with Dangerous Heat Index Values of up to 105 – 110 Degrees Possible
Aug 23, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers as Heat and Humidity Returns this Weekend into Next Week
Aug 23, 2024
Chicago Triathlon, PINK concert, Bucktown Arts Fest and Other Events Highlight this Weekend; Fans, Residents and Visitors Are Reminded of the Traffic Impacts, Increased Crowds and Remaining Vigilant
Aug 5, 2024
The City of Chicago Cooling Centers will be open on Monday, August 5
Jul 30, 2024
Lollapalooza Returns to Grant Park August 1-4
Jul 29, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips on Severe Weather and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers this Week Due to High Temperatures with a Heat Index Reaching 100-105°
Jul 25, 2024
Fiesta Del Sol, Taste of Chicago, Chinatown Summer Fair, Wicker Park Fest and other Neighborhood Festivals Bring Increased Activity in Chicago This Weekend
Jul 19, 2024
Illinois Governor, Chicago Mayor to join U.S. Secret Service for 2024 Democratic National Convention Security Briefing
Jul 15, 2024
The National Weather Service in Chicago is Calling for Possible Severe Thunderstorms Tonight and has issued a Flood Watch in Effect From 6 p.m. until 3 a.m. Tuesday Morning
Jul 11, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Resources to Beat the Heat this Weekend
Jul 11, 2024
The Windy City Smokeout Tops the List of Multiple Citywide Weekend Events
Jul 5, 2024
Public Safety is a Top Priority for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 6 and 7
Jul 2, 2024
In Advance of the July 4th Holiday, NASCAR Chicago Street Race and Other Events Citywide OEMC Provides Safety Tips and Reminds Residents and Visitors to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1
Jun 26, 2024
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Significant Street Closures will begin on Thursday, June 27
Jun 25, 2024
Large Crowds Expected on Sunday, June 30 for the Chicago Pride Parade and Events Citywide
Jun 21, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Resources to Beat the Heat
Jun 21, 2024
Pride Fest, Billy Joel Concert at Soldier Field, Justin Timberlake Concerts and Other Summer Festivals Make for Another Busy Weekend in Chicago
Jun 19, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Resources to Beat the Heat
Jun 18, 2024
Juneteenth Celebrations, Janet Jackson and Northerly Island Concerts Mid-Week Amid Hot Temperatures
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