Media Advisory: On Monday, August 12 at 6 a.m. the DNC 2024 security perimeter buildout will begin with the staging of the perimeter fencing at the United Center and McCormick Place
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DNC 2024 Security Perimeter Buildout at the United Center and McCormick Place
Residents can expect intermittent traffic impacts around both convention sites
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On Monday, August 12 at 6 a.m. the DNC 2024 security perimeter buildout will begin with the staging of the perimeter fencing at the United Center and McCormick Place. Residents can expect intermittent traffic impacts in the areas around both convention sites due to restricted parking, rolling street closures and possible full street closures as needed. Full street closures will take place when the restricted security perimeter is complete beginning at McCormick Place on Friday, August 16 at 10 p.m. and at the United Center on Saturday, August 17 at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the buildout and throughout the week of the convention, beginning Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22. Please note the schedule is subject to change.
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 more information, visit CTA and Metra.com.
United Center – Tentative Security Perimeter Fencing Buildout
Subject to Change
Monday, August 12
· 6 a.m. No Parking (in curb lanes) in all build areas along the security perimeter.
Monday, August 12 – Saturday, August 17
· 8 a.m. Fencing staging and install begins, expect rolling curb lane, full street and alley closures as needed.
Saturday, August 17
· United Center street closures begin at 7 p.m. along the restricted perimeter (security enforced).
United Center Fencing: Staging and Install – Parking Restrictions and Street Closures:
Monday – build out on Washington: Damen to Wood, Wolcott between Washington & Warren; Paulina: Monroe to Adams
Tuesday – build out on Washington: Damen to Wood; Wood: Washington to Warren; Warren between Wood and Paulina
Wednesday – build out on Damen: Washington to Warren; Warren: Damen to Hoyne; Hoyne: Warren to Madison
Thursday – build out on Adams: Damen to Wood
Friday– build out on Madison: Hoyne to Seeley; Seeley: Madison to Adams; Damen: Adams to Jackson; Monroe: Wood to Paulina.
Friday, August 23
1 a.m. Take Down begins. Once complete, streets will open.
McCormick Place - Tentative Security Perimeter Fencing Buildout
Subject to Change
Monday, August 12
· 6 a.m. No Parking (in curb lanes) in all build areas along the security perimeter.
· 9 a.m. Fencing staging begins, expect rolling curb lane full street closures.
Tuesday, August 13 – Friday, August 16
· 12:01 a.m. Fencing install begins, expect rolling curb lane, full street and alley closures as needed.
Friday, August 16
· 10 p.m. McCormick Place Street Closures begin, restricted perimeter (security enforced).
McCormick Place Fencing: Staging and Install Parking Restrictions and Street Closures:
Tuesday – build out on 24th Place: Michigan to McCormick Place; Indiana: 24th Place to 24th St; 24th St; Michigan to Indiana; Michigan: 24th Place to 25th St.; MLK Drive: McCormick to 25th St.
Wednesday – build out on Indiana: 24th Place to Cermak; Cermak: Indiana to McCormick; 25th St at MLK Dr & McCormick
Thursday – build out on McCormick: Cermak to MLK Dr.
Thursday, August 22
6 p.m. Take down begins. Once complete, streets will open.
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DNC 2024 Joint Information Center
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DNC 2024 Community Toolkit
Dear Chicago Neighbor and Business Owner,
The City of Chicago and the organizers of the DNC would like to minimize impacts and disruptions to local residents, businesses and organizations in advance of the Democratic National Convention, August 19-22.
The organizers have put together a toolkit with information to answer questions and to provide the tools needed to stay in loop on the impacted areas around the United Center and McCormick Place. Please note, some of the items included are maps that represent the areas that could be impacted around each and not the final perimeters.
DNC 2024 Community Impact Informational Tool Kit for Residents, Businesses and Organizations.
As we get closer to the start of the convention, additional announcements will be made regarding street closures, parking restrictions, reroutes, alert notifications, how to get around the city and more.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications website (Chicago.gov/OEMC) is serving as the hub for local information and impacts and will be updated. We also suggest that you download the ChicagoOEMC app at the Apple App and Google Play stores.
Please share this informational toolkit with your respective communities, employees, family and friends. The materials can be posted on social media, included in email blasts, newsletters, websites and more.
Thank you in advance for your help to get the word out.
Sincerely,
West Central Association
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Wolf Point refers to the location where the North, South, and Main branches of the Chicago River meet. This area was central to the early development of Chicago, and was a place of many firsts for the city. It was home to Chicago's first tavern, theater, hotel, ferry, and bridges across the Chicago River, to name a few.
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CONTACT:
Wolf Point Distilling
215 N. Laflin Street
Chicago, IL 60607