Chicago St. Jude Memorial March Honors Fallen Officers and Gold Star Families: Expect Sunday Loop Road Closures

On a solemn Sunday in downtown Chicago, the St. Jude Memorial March took place to honor the memory of fallen police officers. This annual event serves as a tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served the city with courage.

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At the break of dawn, around 6:30 a.m., Gold Star families gathered alongside local community members, preparing to commence the march at 8 a.m. The route stretched along Michigan Avenue, from Superior Street to Wacker Drive, drawing participants and spectators alike to pay their respects.

This year’s march held particular significance, occurring just a week after the tragic loss of CPD Officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in the line of duty, and following an incident where his partner sustained injuries. Such recent events have cast a somber tone over this year’s proceedings, reminding attendees of the ongoing risks faced by those in law enforcement.

Street Closures

As the city united in remembrance, logistics also played a role. Downtown traffic was expected to be affected from 4 a.m. until noon, with restrictions in place to accommodate the march. Notably, parking was prohibited on streets bounded by Oak Street, the Chicago River, LaSalle Drive, and Saint Clair Street until noon, ensuring both safety and space for the participants.

There will be no parking allowed on all streets within Oak Street to the Chicago River and LaSalle Dr to Saint Clair Street until noon.

The following closures will be in effect until noon.

-Michigan Ave., from Pearson St. to Wacker Dr.

-Chicago Ave., from Clark St.to Miles Van Der Rohe Way

-Dearborn St., from Huron St.to Pearson St.

-State St., from Huron St.to Pearson St.

-Wabash Ave, from Huron St.to Pearson St.

-Rush St., from Huron St.to Pearson St.

-Superior St., from Saint Clair St.to Rush St.

-Huron St., from Saint Clair St.to Rush St.

-Erie St., from Saint Clair St.to Rush St.

-Ontario St., from Saint Clair St.to Rush St.

-Ohio St., from Saint Clair St.to Rush St.

-Upper Illinois St., from Michigan Ave. to Saint Clair St.