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The following information as been provided by City of Chicago:

Possible Protest Activity – Wednesday, April 29^th

There may be protest activity stemming from the south side of the river into the 18th Disrict near Michigan Avenue later today. This unconfirmed march is in response to black lives matter and against police brutality.

NFL Draft Activity: Thursday, April 30^th – Sunday, May 3^rd

With the NFL Draft activities being held April 30^th to May 2^nd , large crowds are to be expected downtown. Buildings around the area are advised that in the event of inclement weather, they may see a large influx of people seeking refuge. Management and security staff should be aware of this possibility and have necessary personnel and polices in place.

There are no known threats regarding the NFL Draft weekend, however, CPD does expect various protest groups to use the visibility of the event to demonstrate.

Polish Constitution Day Parade – Saturday, May 2^nd

The Polish Constitution Day Parade will take place on Saturday, May 2^nd from 9 a.m. to the mid-afternoon. The parade will be on Dearborn Street which will be closed between Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street.

For more information on the NFL Draft street closures, please click here.

Chicago is the host city for the 2015 NFL draft. The draft events take place Thursday, April 30th through Saturday, May 2nd at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. The following is information on street closures during that time frame:

Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00am through Friday, May 8th
Congress Parkway to be closed between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive

Monday, April 27th at 6:00am through Monday, May 4th
Columbus Drive to be closed between Balboa Drive and Jackson Boulevard

Thursday, April 30th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Michigan Avenue to be closed between Jackson Boulevard and Harrison Street
Congress Parkway to be closed between Michigan Avenue and State Street
Wabash Street to be closed between Jackson Boulevard and Harrison Street

Friday, May 1st, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Michigan Avenue to be closed between Jackson Boulevard and Harrison Street
Congress Parkway to be closed between Michigan Avenue and State Street
Wabash Street to be closed between Jackson Boulevard and Harrison Street

Saturday, May 2nd, 9:00am – Mid-afternoon
Polish Constitution Day Parade
Dearborn Street to be closed between Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street

Street closings for the NFL Draft for Saturday, May 2nd are currently T.B.D.

In addition to full road closures, lane reductions or temporary sidewalk closures may be implemented to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Please note that the Chicago Police Department is anticipating for smaller protest groups to be present during the events.

For more information on the 2015 NFL Draft, click here.