Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority will be adding service and expanding capacity to help attendees get to Lollapalooza. METRA AND CTA ADD SERVICE FOR LOLLAPALOOZA Jackson Boulevard from Columbus Drive to Lake Shore Drive will remain closed through Wednesday, August 8. Congress Parkway from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive, including Columbus Circle Jackson Boulevard from Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive Columbus Drive from Monroe Street to Roosevelt Road The following streets will be closed through Thursday, August 9, due to the music festival: Street closures go into place Monday night. Johnson.Īlthough festival organizers say fans are not allowed to bring in alcohol and the city promises to strictly enforce laws against underage drinking, some area hospitals are preparing for increased number in ERs of medical emergencies related to binge drinking. Public safety is everyone's responsibility,' said Supt.

'For them to be vigilant in terms of what people are bringing in and out of the hotels.

'We're going to have spotlights shining in those hotels and we have plans in place that if there was some sort of a similar type event, we have people right on site to storm the room and take out the threat immediately,' Riccio said. They said while no credible threat has been leveled against Lollapalooza, they have to be ready for every possible scenario. 'We talked about making sure you know who's coming to your hotel, making sure you're at least once a day checking inside all of these rooms.'Ĭity officials said the same conversation has been had with every hotel lining Grant Park. We're comfortable with the plan they have in place,' said Rich Guidice of the Office of Emergency Management and Communication.

'We have met with the Blackstone on numerous occasions this past year, most recently last Friday, so we have been in contact with them.

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