Street closures could soon start in Old Town neighborhood
CHICAGO (CBS) – Possible street closures and parking restrictions were set to go into effect starting Thursday night until Monday morning in Old Town.
The closures, if implemented, will begin at midnight Thursday night and continue until 5 a.m. Monday.
Several streets south of North Avenue will be impacted, including the 1300 to 1500 blocks of North Hudson Avenue, the 400 and 500 blocks of West Evergreen Avenue, the 1300 to 1500 blocks of North Sedgwick Street, the 1300 to 1500 blocks of North Cleveland Avenue, the 400 to 500 blocks of West Blackhawk Street, and the 400 to 500 blocks of West Goethe Street.
The affected blocks are in a residential area that includes the Marshall Field Garden Apartments and Evergreen Terrace Apartments, and is near the northernmost part of the former Cabrini-Green housing development site.
It's unclear exactly why the streets are closing, but in a notice to residents, Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said the closures are "an additional safety measure for police patrolling any potential disturbances."
Police said if the street closures go ahead, residents will be issued a placard allowing them to park near their home. The Jewel-Osco store at Division Street and Clybourn Avenue will also have additional parking.
Handicapped parking will be available at 1450 N. Sedgwick St., police said.
Police are on guard in case of gang activity on the anniversary of a previous gang shooting.
If you need access to one of these blocks, you may be asked to show ID.