News Releases

Mar 22, 2024
The Shamrock Shuffle Returns on Sunday, March 24
Mar 14, 2024
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2024
Mar 4, 2024
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois is March 4–8
Feb 14, 2024
Chicago, Are You SUPER Prepared?
Jan 18, 2024
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 until Noon on Friday, January 19
Jan 13, 2024
The City of Chicago Has Activated the Emergency Operation Plan for Extreme Cold Today Through Wednesday, January 17 and Will Open Additional Warming Centers for Residents and New Arrivals at the Landing Zone
Jan 12, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning In Effect from 3 a.m. on Friday, January 12 until noon on Saturday, January 13
Jan 8, 2024
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT Monday, January 8 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, January 9 at Noon
Dec 28, 2023
The City of Chicago Will Ring in the New Year with Fireworks at Navy Pier and along the Riverfront and other events on Sunday, December 31
Dec 6, 2023
Deadline for Chicago/Cook County Residents Affected by September Flooding to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is January 19, 2024
Dec 1, 2023
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade, Santa Hustle 5K, Mariah Carey Concert at United Center and Other Holiday Festivities in Chicago this Weekend
Nov 16, 2023
The Holiday Season Kicks Off with the Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony, Christkindlmarket opening, and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festiva
Nov 14, 2023
The City of Chicago Encourages Residents to Be Prepared and Utilize City Services and Resources During This Winter
Nov 3, 2023
With the 16th Annual Hot Chocolate Run on Sunday, Northwestern v. Iowa Game at Wrigley Field on Saturday; OEMC Reminds Chicago to be Vigilant and Report Threats or Suspected Criminal Activity to 9-1-1
Oct 20, 2023
Arts in the Dark Parade, Blackhawks Home Opener, Bears Game and other Gatherings This Weekend; Residents and Motorists Advised to be Aware of Surroundings and Traffic Impacts
Oct 5, 2023
The City of Chicago and Race Organizers Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon set for Sunday, October 8
Sep 29, 2023
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert TEST
Sep 28, 2023
Upcoming Activities in Chicago with Traffic Impacts and Large Crowds Include Red Bull Showrun, Blackhawks Preseason, Race to Wrigley 5K, Bears Game
Sep 22, 2023
Chicago Half Marathon and 5K in Jackson Park and Along DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, September 24
Sep 15, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month and OEMC Encourages All Residents to Plan and Be Prepared for Emergencies

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