The Galagher Cup at Soldier Field and the Annual Hot Chocolate Run will Bring Residents and Visitors to Grant Park and the Downtown Area this Weekend

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding motorists, residents and visitors to be aware of traffic impacts and increased activity in the Grant Park and Loop area for the 18^th annual Hot Chocolate Run and walk Sunday, November 2. Participants and the public are also encouraged to be cognizant, aware of surroundings and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.

Ireland vs. new Zealand All Blacks at Soldier Field

Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m.

The Gallegher Cup, The Rematch is the highly anticipated rugby match takes place at Soldier Field beginning at 3 p.m., gates open at 2 p.m. For complete details, visit SoldierField.com/events.

18^th Annual Hot Chocolate Run - Grant Park and Downtown

Sunday, November 2

Hot Chocolate 5k, 10k, 15K (7:30 a.m.) and 2-Mile Walk (9 a.m.)

The course starts and ends in Grant Park, travelling north on Columbus to Wacker Drive, through the Loop, south on Michigan Avenue to 31st Street, then south on MLK Drive to 35th Street before heading back on the lakefront path to the finish just south of Balbo and Columbus. For complete details, visit hotchocolate15k.com/city/chicago/.

Expect additional activity on Friday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, at 151 E. Wacker Drive Pier for the Hot Chocolate Expo, where participants pick up race day packets.

Street closures (whole road) include:

• Balbo from Columbus to DLSD: Thursday, October 30 at 5 a.m. through 5 p.m. Sunday, November 2
• Balbo from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Drive: Saturday, November 1 at 6 p.m. through 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2
• Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Ida B. Wells Pkwy: Saturday, November 1 at 6 p.m. through 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2
• Jackson Blvd from Columbus Dr to DLSD: Thursday, October 30 at 5 a.m. through 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2
• Jackson Blvd from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Drive: 2 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, November 2
• Columbus from Ida B. Wells to Randoph St: 2 a.m.-noon, Sunday, November 2
• Columbus from Randolph to Lower Wacker: 6:30 a.m.-noon, Sunday, November 2
• Ida B. Wells from Michigan to Columbus: 2 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, November 2
• Monroe from Michigan to DLSD: 2 a.m. - noon., Sunday, November 2
• Randolph St. from Columbus Dr to DLSD: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Garvey Court from Lower Wacker Dr to Lake St: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Lake St. from Garvey Ct to LaSalle St: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Clark St from Lake St to Van Buren St: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Van Buren St from Clark St to Michigan: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Roosevelt Rd from Michigan to DLSD: 2 a.m.-11 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt to 26^th Street 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2
• 31^st St from Michigan Avenue to MLK Dr: St: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 2

For the complete route and additional street closures, visit 25HC_Print_RoadClosure-CHI-(002).pdf and 25HC_CourseGuide_Chicago-(1).pdf

Chicago OEMC App - Know Before You Go: For safety and preparedness at your fingertips, download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website, Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something™ OEMC reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity - especially in large gatherings. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Grant Park and Lakefront Poles Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, residents and visitors are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the light poles throughout the Grant Park area and along the lakefront. The green signs with white letters and numbers are also located from 5700 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and at various points along the lakefront from Oak Street to Fullerton and Montrose to Foster Avenue to help residents reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency and you call 9-1-1.

Weather and Public Safety: OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date information, please tune into local media or download the Chicago OEMC app.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.

• Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org
• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT "CHILAKE" to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT "CHIBIZ" to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).