The NFL season is fast approaching, with the Chicago Bears preparing for their second of three preseason games and hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in their home alone preseason game at Soldatfältet Saturday afternoon.
Although the game is still ahead Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, Soldier Field’s proximity to McCormick Place, where some of the convention’s events will be held, will lead to a different look when it comes to parking this weekend.
No trucks or vehicles larger than passenger cars will be allowed on Stevenson between DuSable Lake Shore Drive and South State Street. Martin Luther King Jr. The Boulevard exit from inbound Stevenson will be closed, according to the Bears.
Fans are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC app and the official Bears app for more game day information.
According to OEMC, the road is closed near McCormick Place will include:
-Indiana Avenue from 18th to E. 24th Place
-Michigan Avenue from 21st to 25th Street
-Cermak Road from Wabash Avenue to MLK Drive
-23rd Street from Wabash Avenue to Indiana Avenue
-Prairie Avenue from Cullerton Street to 24th Place
-24th Street from Wabash Avenue to Indiana Avenue
-Calumet Avenue from Cullerton Street to 24th Place
-24th Place from Wabash Avenue to MLK Drive
-MLK Drive from Cermak Rd. to 25th Street
-E 21st Street closed from and including S. Michigan Avenue to S. Calumet Avenue.
– E 21st St is open from west of S Michigan Ave to and including S Wabash Ave and E 21st.