![]() ![]() ![]() “We want to ensure that our community is safe and vibrant throughout the season and ask residents and visitors to act accordingly. I urge Cubs fans to utilize public transportation. “The start of baseball and event season is very a busy time in our neighborhood,” said 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney. Find more information about the screening process at /Security ![]() Fans should also be mindful to keep sidewalks passable and yield to emergency vehicles. The gates open two hours prior to start time on Opening Day, Saturday games and special occasions and 90 minutes prior to game time for other games. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time for security screenings. The Cubs play Milwaukee in their home opener at Wrigley Field on Thursday, March 30 at 1:20 p.m. We can all do our part to make the time spent in the iconic Wrigleyville neighborhood an enjoyable experience.” “We remind fans to remain vigilant in crowds and to report any unsafe or suspicious behavior to 9-1-1 or onsite security. To that end, we also urge the public to respect the surrounding community and adhere to parking restrictions, designated drop-off/pick up areas and public safety guidelines,” said OEMC Director Rich Guidice. “OEMC has worked closely with our public safety partners and the Chicago Cubs to ensure the baseball games and events at Wrigley Field minimize the traffic impacts and maximize public safety efforts. For complete details on the construction project, visit the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) website at /projects/ Interstate-90-Kennedy-Bridge- Study. NOTE: Due to the Kennedy/Edens Expressway construction, motorists may experience delays and increased traffic on local area streets including Addison, Irving Park Road, Belmont and Montrose, as drivers find alternative routes to avoid impacts of the project. Residents and fans should also be aware of the change this year regarding LV2 permit parking restrictions, which are now in effect this season for all Wrigley Field games, concerts and events and not just night games. As baseball season returns, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), along with 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Cubs, and city agencies remind fans and residents around Wrigley Field to be aware of the increased activity and traffic in the area as well as restrictions and security measures in place throughout the baseball season. ![]()
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