Wacker Drive
Man Shot On State Street Bridge
A man was shot in the head on the State Street bridge near the Loop Monday evening but survived and was able to talk with police, who searched for the gunman.
Madison Street Closes For Phase 2 Of Wacker Drive Project
Madison Street is now closed between Canal and Franklin streets downtown, as Phase 2 of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project begins.
Second Phase Of Wacker Drive Rehab Starts Next Week
A huge construction parade is marching south down Wacker Drive starting Tuesday, as city engineers reopen Washington Street and close Madison Street to begin the second phase of reconstruction.
Hyatt Hotel Workers Stage One-Day Strike
Workers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown are on strike, in a one-day walkout in response to an attempt by the hotel giant to outsource labor.
25 Arrested After Noisy Demonstration Blocked Traffic
Twenty-five people were arrested for blocking traffic briefly on Wacker Drive, during a noisy demonstration outside of an executives’ summit at a downtown hotel.
Key Wacker Drive Intersection Reopening Friday
Good news for motorists — a major West Loop intersection is reopening Friday to traffic for the first time since early January.
SUV, Pickup Truck Crash At Michigan And Wacker
A sport-utility vehicle and a pickup truck crashed in the heart of downtown Chicago this morning.
New Concrete Poured For Wacker Drive
More than 100 concrete trucks will form a caravan to the intersection of Randolph Street and Wacker Drive to rebuild the pavement today.
Concrete To Be Poured For New Wacker Drive
The city is advising drivers to stay away from Wacker Drive and Lake Street tomorrow, as more than 1,100 cubic yards of concrete are hauled in to rebuild the roadway.
City: Wacker Drive Project On Schedule
Three months into its latest phase, the City of Chicago says the massive Wacker Drive reconstruction project is on schedule and within budget.
Wacker Project Stalling Business
A much-needed revamp of Upper Wacker Drive is making things tough for businesses within the barricaded construction zone.
Wacker Drive Rehab Creates Commuter Confusion
A facelift for Wacker Drive has been leaving frown lines on many commuters, especially pedestrians.
CTA Modifies Bus Routes Along Wacker Drive
Starting Monday, several CTA bus stop locations along Canal Street downtown will be changed in an effort to improve traffic flow and for customer safety.
City Easing Congestion On Wacker Drive
The city is making changes to ease the congestion that has resulted from the Wacker Drive reconstruction project.
First Day Of Wacker Drive Work Goes Smoothly
All in all, pedestrians and the estimated 60,000 motorists who use Wacker daily survived the hassles of the construction project that got under way Monday, officials said.
Parts Of Wacker Drive Close For One Year
The second phase of Wacker Drive reconstruction begins today, and several streets are already closed.
Part Of Wacker Drive Soon To Close
As the new year arrives, so will a new portion of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project.
Wacker Drive Headaches Returning
CHICAGO (STMW) – Work resumes Jan. 3 on the Upper and Lower Wacker Drive reconstruction. Upper Wacker Drive will be closed between Randolph and Washington, and Lower Wacker Drive will be open to local traffic […]
Fire In ComEd Vault Cuts Power To Offices, Bridge
The lights were out Friday morning for dozens of workers on the northwest edge of the Loop.
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