Monday October 7, 2024

Democratic National Convention

The City of Chicago OEMC (Office of Emergency Management and Communications) is seeking feedback regarding the DNC experience.

This is an opportunity for transportation operators to share feedback regarding communications, traffic management, public safety, etc.

The ILLBA will collect and compile the comments on behalf of our members. Please submit your feedback to the ILLBA office (info@illba.org) no later than Wednesday October 9th.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to share your event experience with City officials.

Questions? Contact Paula at the ILLBA office.

NLA Association Grant Awarded to ILLBA

The NLA's Association Grant Program is an initiative that assists member associations with funding to support initiatives and programs that align with the Association's goals and values.

ILLBA is pleased to announce that we have been awarded an $8,000.00 grant from the NLA Association Grant Program.

Read the NLA's recent press release to learn more about the program.

We are incredibly grateful to the NLA for this grant, which will be earmarked for member education and advocacy efforts in 2025.

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

 Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Bears Game Restrictions Map 2024 - click here

Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino 2024 - click here

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff 12/22/23 - click here

Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station - click here

Clark St.Outdoor Dining Transportation Restrictions 5 /15- 10/31 - click here

NEW Chicago Marathon Restrictions 10/13, 5am-5pm - click here

McCormick Place Events Calendar

Stay up to date on traffic and road closures by downloading and using the Chicago OEMC App: Chicago.gov/OEMC

News You Can Use

The Chicago Marathon Puts The City In The Global Sports Spotlight

Crain's Chicago Business - Oct 4

In the world of Chicago athletics, there may be no event that plants the city so firmly on the international stage as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. 

A year ago, the Chicago Marathon logged more than 48,000 finishers, ranking it just behind New York and London as one of the world’s three biggest long-distance venues as measured by volume of participation. Organizer Carey Pinkowski, who carries the title of executive race director, is forecasting that the Chicago Marathon slated for Oct. 13 this year will smash last year’s turnout and go past the 50,000-runner milestone, perhaps bringing it even with New York's and London’s numbers. 

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CBP Raises Fees For Global Entry and Other Trusted Traveler Programs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) previously announced fee changes to the Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI trusted traveler programs officially went into effect on Tuesday,

October 1.

Low-risk travelers applying for the expedited screening programs can now expect to pay $120. The cost of Global Entry was previously $100 while NEXUS was just $50.

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