Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago

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June 9 & 10 Dead and Co Concert Community Information

Dead & Company is set to play at Wrigley Field Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. For each show, gates are scheduled to open at approximately 5 p.m. CT and the performance begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. CT. Detailed information is provided below to help you prepare for the shows.Neighborhood Protections:The Cubs will continue to fund additional security personnel to be on neighborhood streets for three hours following the shows to help monitor crowds. Additionally, the Cubs have again contracted with Cleanslate to remove litter in an expanded area after all concerts. The Cubs remote parking lot located at 3900 N. Rockwell St. will be open for the shows. A free shuttle will provide roundtrip services from the lot approximately two hours before each show begins and one hour after each show ends. The Cubs free bicycle valet service also will be available in the alley just east of the main entrance for the CTA Red Line stop on Addison Street. A designated group charter, coach bus, limousine and black car service drop-off and pick-up location will be located on Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue. Taxis will be available and staged along Clark Street on the southbound curb, just south of Addison Street. Rideshares will pick up on Addison Street between Halsted Street and Broadway.The Cubs-funded hotline operated and staffed by the Chicago Police Department to address non-emergency traffic-related calls from neighborhood residents will be open one hour before each show begins until two hours after it ends. To address non-emergency traffic-related issues, please call 1-866-4-CPD-TOW (1-866-427-3869). In case of emergency, call 911.Street and Sidewalk Closures:Sheffield Avenue will be closed from Addison Street to Waveland Avenue to vehicular traffic. The sidewalk on the east side of the street will remain open to pedestrian traffic. Waveland Avenue will be closed from Sheffield to Kenmore avenues to vehicular traffic. The sidewalk on the north side of the street will remain open to pedestrian traffic. These closings will be in place from Monday, June 5, through Sunday, June 11.Parking Restrictions:Parking restrictions have been established by the City of Chicago on the streets surrounding the ballpark for the shows. Parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets Monday, June 5, through Sunday, June 11:

  • Racine Avenue from Grace Street to the Cubs’ Toyota Camry Lot (east side only)
  • Grace Street from Racine Avenue to the Cubs’ Toyota Camry Lot (north side only)
  • 3701 to 3715 blocks of Sheffield Avenue (both sides)
  • Irving Park Road from Clark Street to Sheffield Avenue (both sides)

On the days of the shows, the Chicago Police Department will restrict parking on the following streets from 3p.m. CT to midnight:

  • Clark Street from Newport Avenue to Addison Street (both sides)
  • Addison Street from Clark Street to Racine Avenue (both sides)
  • Addison Street from Wilton Avenue to Sheffield Avenue (both sides)
  • Addison Street from Clark Street to Sheffield Avenue (south side only)
  • Addison Street from Halsted Street to Broadway (both sides)

9/16-9/18 Concerts

Wrigley Field Concerts 9/16 – 9/18

Guns N’ Roses Thursday 9/16

Dead & Company Friday & Saturday 9/17 & 9/18

 

 

Updates

·         Dead & Co. as a band has issued COVID-19 guidelines for all concert attendees to adhere to mandating the vaccination of all attendees for entry or requiring a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of concert entry at Wrigley Field. Entry will not be permitted otherwise. For complete details, visit  mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/dead-and-company.

·         General Admission: The Cubs have designated General Admission line for early arriving fans with General Admission tickets to lessen impacts to the neighborhood. Beginning at 10 a.m. CDT on the day of the concert, fans with General Admission tickets may line up on the north side of Waveland Avenue from the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues toward the east for entry. The Cubs will employ security personnel to help ensure fans do not line up in advance of the show.

 

Parking Restrictions- September 16th, 17th, 18th 2pm-Midnight

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park

Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides

Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides

Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield

 

Street Closures (Full Street Closures)

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning September 13th at 6am through September 19th at 6pm

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning September 13th at 6am through September 19th at 6pm

 

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 9/13 – 9/19

Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield – Both Sides

 

 

 

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

  • Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will line up on Waveland September 13th and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.

 

Sound & Lighting Checks

Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on September 15th  

Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of each concert September 16th, 17th, and 18th  

Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on September 13th

Lights will be on at least until Midnight September 14th and 15th

On the show days (September 16th, 17th, 18th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.

  • Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
  • Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark. 

 

 

Concert Day Highlights

Guns N’Roses Concert – Thursday September 16th

Gates Open at 4:30 PM and Show begins at 6:00 PM

 

Dead & Company Concerts

 Friday & Saturday September 17th and 18th

Gates Open at 4:30 PM and Show begins at 6:30 PM

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, Waveland, Sheffield and Racine).
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
  • During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
  • Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline

(1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.

  • TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.
  • General Admission: The Cubs have designated General Admission line for early arriving fans with General Admission tickets to lessen impacts to the neighborhood. Beginning at 10 a.m. CDT on the day of the concert, fans with General Admission tickets may line up on the north side of Waveland Avenue from the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues toward the east for entry. The Cubs will employ security personnel to help ensure fans do not line up in advance of the show.
  • Vaccination Proof or Negative COVID Test will be required for entry to the Dead & Company Concerts. Please check with the Chicago Cubs for detailed requirements 773-404-CUBS.

 

Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
·         Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road.  All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
·         Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.

Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service-

  • Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each show.  
  • Free bicycle check service will be available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.

 

 

 

8/29 and 8/30 Concerts at Wrigley

Aventura – Sunday 8/29

Maroon 5 – Monday 8/30

 

 

Parking Restrictions- Sunday August 29 & August 30 2pm-Midnight

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park

Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides

Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides

Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield

 

Street Closures (Full Street Closures)

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning August 26th at 6am through August 31st at 6pm

 

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning August 26th at 6am through August 31st at 6pm

 

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/26-8/31

Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield (both sides)

 

 

 

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

  • Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will line up on Waveland August 26th and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.

Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on 8/26

Lights will be on at least until 11pm on 8/27 and 8/28

On the show days (August 29th & 30th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.

  • Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
  • Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark. 

 

 

 

Sound & Lighting Checks

Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on August 28TH

Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of the concert August 29TH & 30TH

 

 

 

Concert Day Highlights

Aventura Concert – Sunday August 29th

Gates Open at 6:00 PM and Show begins at 8:00 PM

Maroon 5 Concert – Monday August 30th

Gates Open at 4:30 PM and Show begins at 6:30 PM

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, & Waveland).
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
  • Pyrotechnic displays will be used during the Aventura concert on August 29th.
  • During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
  • Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.
  • TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.

 

 

Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
·         Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road.  All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
·         Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.

Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service-

  • Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each event.
  • Free bicycle check service is available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.

Concerts at Wrigley Field: The Hella Mega Tour (Green Day, Fall Out Boy & Weezer)

The Hella Mega Tour Concert
Green Day, Fall Out Boy & Weezer

Sunday August 15, 2021

Parking Restrictions- Sunday August 15th 2pm-Midnight

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park

Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides

Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides

Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield

 

Street Closures (Full Street Closures)

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Starting after the game on August 12th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16th

 

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Starting after the game on August 12th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16th

 

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/12 – 8/16

Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield (both sides)

 

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

  • Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland immediately following the August 12th  game and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.

Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on August 12th

Lights will be on at least until 11pm on August 13th and 14th

On the show days (August 15th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.

  • Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
  • Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark. 

 

Sound & Lighting Checks

Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on August 14th

Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of the concert August 15th

 

 

Concert Day Highlights

Greenday Concert – Sunday August 15th

Gates Open at 4:30pm and Show begins at 6:30pm

and end no later than 11pm

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, & Waveland).
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
  • Pyrotechnic displays will be used during the Aventura concert on August 15th.
  • During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
  • Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.
  • TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.
  • General Admission: The Cubs have designated General Admission line for early arriving fans with General Admission tickets to lessen impacts to the neighborhood. Beginning at 10 a.m. CDT on the day of the concert, fans with General Admission tickets may line up on the north side of Waveland Avenue from the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues toward the east for entry. The Cubs will employ security personnel to help ensure fans do not line up in advance of the show.

 

Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
·         Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road.  All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
·         Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.

Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service

  • Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each event.
  • Free bicycle check service is available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.

 

Annual Wrigleyville Community Meeting 2020

Thursday, March 5th 2020
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Inter-American School

851 W. Waveland

(Use Main Entrance located on Fremont)

***Doors open at 6pm, meeting will begin promptly at 6:30***

Concerts at Wrigley: Dead & Company

Dead & Company- Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

Parking Restrictions- June 14th and 15th: 3:00 p.m. to Midnight

  • Clark – Both sides- Newport to Addison
  • Clark – East side only- Waveland to Irving Park
  • Addison- Wilton to Clark- Both sides
  • Addison – North side Only- Clark to Southport
  • Irving Park – Clark to Seminary- Both sides
  • Eddy– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
  • Newport– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
  • Cornelia– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
  • Patterson– Clark to Racine- Both sides

Full Street Closures- June 10th through June 16th 

  • Sheffield – Addison to Waveland (Except Fire Lane)
  • Waveland – Sheffield to Kenmore  (Except Fire Lane)

Parking Restrictions for Concert Setup and Take Down June 10th through June 16th

  • Grace– Racine to Green Lot Entrance – North side only
  • Sheffield– 3700-3721 North – Both sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

What to expect as concert setup and take down occurs:

  • Trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc. will line up on Waveland and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded to move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Trucks will be traveling from both Irving Park between Clark and Sheridan/Sheffield and the Camry Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and take-down.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as concert setup and take down occurs.
  • Wrigley Field lights will be on OVERNIGHT June 14th through June 16th.

Concert Day Highlights

  • Residential Permit Parking restrictions will be enforced. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority towing will take place in all special areas designated as “No Parking.”
  • Violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as in bus stops, No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to ticket and tow.
  • Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-4CPD-TOW) to report quality of life issues requiring police attention. Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email at neighbors@cubs.com.
  • Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a public safety measure at the discretion of the CPD and/or OEMC before and after concerts. Traffic will be rerouted north/south on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. The teams aim to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for them in bright yellow jackets!
  • TAILGATING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED. VIOLATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

2019 Cubs Opening Day Information

2019 Cubs Opening Day Information

As Wrigley Field and local businesses prepare for the upcoming baseball season, expect increased traffic and delivery trucks in the area surrounding the ballpark on Clark, Sheffield, Waveland and Addison.

  • Opening Day is Monday April 8th with a scheduled start time of 1:20pm. Gates will open at least two hours prior to the game.
  • OPENING DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Monday, April 8th 10 a.m. – midnight

Please note, vehicles parked in these areas will be ticketed and towed beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m.:

  • Addison from Racine to Fremont (both sides)
  • Addison from Clark west to approximately 1107 W. Addison (south side)
  • Clark from Newport to Irving Park (both sides)
  • Patterson from Clark to Racine (both sides)
  • Eddy and Cornelia from Clark to the alley west of Clark (both sides)

Additional Information

  • Residential Permit Parking (Zone 383) will be strictly enforced. As an added neighborhood protection, Permit Parking Zone 383 from Belmont to Irving and Broadway to Ashland within the 44th Ward is a Tow Zone from 5pm to 10pm. Vehicles parked in violation of Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket and/or tow beginning at 5pm for all night games.
  • Residential Parking Guest Passes are valid on night games and must be properly completed and displayed on the passenger side windshield no later than 5pm.
  • It is illegal for any person or organization, to offer for sale, expose for sale or acquire for the purpose of sale any residential parking permit or daily parking permit. This includes posting permits for sale on websites or offering permits in conjunction with event tickets. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1500 and banned from purchasing residential daily parking permits.
  • Reminders: There is No Parking on Addison (North Side) from Clark to Ashland from 4pm until 11:30pm during all night games and on Eddy (North Side) from Racine East to the Brown Lot Entrance two Hours before until one hour after all baseball games.
  • Vehicles in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public safety hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. are subject to immediate ticket and tow.
  • The Cubs Hotline is operated one hour before until two hours after all baseball games and concerts. To report parking violations and other quality of life issues, please call 1-866-427-3869 that require Police attention. Please call 911 for Police emergencies. Any issues or comments pertaining to the Baseball game or Concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at (773)404-CUBS or Neighbors@cubs.com.
  • The Police/OEMC will be implementing traffic “slowdowns” in order to regulate the amount of traffic coming into the area at the same time. In addition, during Pre & Post Game, at the discretion of the Police / OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted and Clark between Newport/Sheffield and Grace may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • Truck traffic is prohibited in the Wrigley Field Security Perimeter bound by Belmont and Irving Park /Halsted and Racine two hours prior and until one hour after all games and concerts.
  • Expect heightened police presence and enhanced security measures throughout the Wrigley Field Area. Please have Identification available for presentation to any law enforcement officer or traffic management agent upon request.

 

National League Wild Card Game – October 2, 2018

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies

When: Tuesday October 2, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.

Where: Wrigley Field

Posted Parking Restrictions at the direction of the Chicago Police Department

  • Addison from Clark to Racine (south side) 2:00 p.m. to Midnight
  • Addison from Fremont to Wilton (both sides) 4:00 p.m. to Midnight
  • Clark from Newport to Cornelia (both sides) 5:00 p.m. to Midnight

 

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring POLICE ATTENTION.
  • Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
  • General complaints regarding the game should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email neighbors@cubs.com.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community.
  • TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.