Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Lobby. Photo by: Alex Carlins

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and Magellan Development Group together have entered into a strategic partnership with Seldar Holdings, the North American investment and business development arm of Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment (”ARTIC”). This partnership will own the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, which opened on November 1, 2011.

Over 3000 runners braved the wind and rain for the 4th annual Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K Race.  Congratulations to all who finished and received their special Magellan medal this year!  The race beneffitted the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute:  www.braintumorinstitute.org. 

As Reported by YAHOO, CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

More than 3,000 runners participated in the Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K on May 12 at the Park at Lakeshore East in downtown Chicago. The race, owned and produced by Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE: LTM – News), also drew nearly 7,500 spectators to Chicago’s downtown lakefront. In addition to the two adult races, children ages 2-12 also participated in a Junior Dash.

Among the Half Marathon female participants, Emily Foley took first place in the women’s division at 1:25:25 followed by second finisher Marron Burke at 1:28:32 and Jordan Kelch at 1:30:44 in third. Matthew Frey came in first among the male participants at 1:16:48 followed closely by Phillp Davis at 1:16:52 and Derek Babson at 1:18:42 in third.

Jennifer Sagat went home in first place among female participants in the 10K race with a time of 39:42 followed by Samantha Kirkham at 40:40 in second and Debbie Ackerman at 40:47 in third. First place among male participants in the 10K race went to Eric Lesch with a time of 35:23 followed closely by Ryan Cahill with a time of 35:38 and Ryan Tripichhio at 38:08.

Full Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K results are here. 

Read the full story on Yahoo:  http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/life-time-announces-top-finishers-200000529.html

View from Magellan Realty listing, Aqua at Lakeshore East Condominiums

Magellan Realty, one of Chicago’s most successful sales and marketing teams, has been selected for the 2012 Best of Chicago in the Condominium Category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).   It is the first year that a business has qualified as a Five-Time Award Winner.

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

This is the first year that a business has qualified as a Five-Time Award Winner. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties

An affiliate of leading Chicago real estate developer Magellan Development Group, the Magellan Realty team, led by multiple sales award winner President Leila Zammatta, has been recognized for its ability to outperform and produce results.  Zammatta and her veteran group have captured several residential sales awards for both unit and dollar volume from the Chicago Association of Realtors

Zammatta was named one of five Chicago Realtors receiving the highest award from the Chicago Assn. of Realtors for 2010 residential unit and volume sales.  The five winners distinguished themselves in the Platinum Volume and Platinum Unit categories by selling more than 160 units and more than $50 million last year.

Zammatta emphasizes that Magellan Realty has earned its award-winning role and position in the Chicago market by providing luxury downtown Chicago apartments and condos that offer an urban experience. ”Our effort and experience in every economic climate have made us a leader in the real estate market with a productive network of client contacts and affiliation with the brokerage community,” she states.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

It’s no secret that Chicago summers make the city a warm and sunny oasis after bearing another chilly Midwestern winter. One of the main reasons why warm weather in the city is so famed? Dining (and drinking) al fresco. Chicago is home to some of the best rooftop and patio locations around, and you’ll want to take advantage of as many of them as possible. We’ll take the guesswork out of your outdoor dining experience as we list of a few of our favorite spots to sip a cold one under a sunny (or starry) sky:

The Terrace at Trump (401 N. Wabash)
Just a few blocks north of Lakeshore East you’ll find “The Donald’s” Windy City skyscraper, complete with an unbelievable 16^th floor terrace. Positioned smack in the middle of Chicago’s bustling center, Trump offers guests gorgeous Lake Michigan and Chicago River views. The Terrace is even a perfect viewing spot for fireworks on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. If you’re more into the food than you are feasting your eyes on the skyline, rest assured the Trump’s fresh and seasonal menu won’t disappoint. The Terrace is scheduled to open May 16^th.

ROOF on theWIT (201 N. State)
Located in The Loop on the 27^th floor of theWit hotel, you’ll find a 7,000ft rooftop lounge, recently named one of the top ten rooftop bars in the country by USAToday. This city hotspot has everything from fire pits to telescopes, live music and more. Cocktail lovers will go crazy for ROOF’s beverage menu, which includes signature mixed drinks like “Sex on the Roof” and “Sabado Gigante.” Best of all? The patio has heaters and enclosed spaces so it stays open all year round.

Vertigo Sky Lounge at Dana Hotel (2 W. Erie)
On the 26^th floor of the Dana Hotel and Spa sits Vertigo Sky Lounge, which the Nightclub Bar Awards ranked in their top three rooftop destinations. Vertigo features nightly live DJs, a deluxe outdoor fire-pit, plush couches, and unbeatable city views. If you’re looking for a rooftop to host your friends for a swanky soiree, Vertigo is great for special events.

Your Own Rooftop
Want to be a homebody and enjoy your own patio’s views? If you’re living in Lakeshore East, you can certainly soak in a beautiful view of the cityscape from your own outdoor space. Fire up the grill; you can’t go wrong grilling up some faux-met homemade burgers, using this drool-worthy recipe. If you want to go the vegetarian route, this black bean recipe will satisfy your grilled food craving. Don’t forget to serve up a side of these crispy sweet potato fries. And of course, no rooftop meal is complete without a cocktail: we recommend wetting your whistle with this summery sangria.

Magellan Spring Half Marathon & 10K Race

If you’re looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend, look no further. 

Magellan Development Group is the title sponsor of the Spring’s first Half Marathon & 10K Race by LifeTime Fitness taking place in the Park at Lakeshore East on Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 a.m.  The race benefits Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute.  Learn more at:  www.ChicagoSpringHalf.com and www.braintumorinstitute.org. 

 Mariano’s Fresh Market, the anchor to Lakeshore East’s awesome Village Market, is launching Wine with Mariano’s, a series of lifestyle events from 5 to 7 p.m. next Thursday and Friday (May 17^th and 18^th). WineChannelTV Hostess Jessica Altieri (Just Jess) will be on hand to kick off the inaugural event that will feature wines from Boisset Family Estates (Buena Vista, Amberhill) and “B.”, a new wine from Treasury Wine Estates. Joining Just Jess will be food, fashion and wine lifestyle celebrity guests as they explore the store’s food and wine sections and pick the perfect pairings. The Chicago event will also be streaming live at www.livestream.com/winechanneltv. More information available at 312-945-6601

Just a few blocks from your home, the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington St. organizes dozens of new exhibitions every year of works such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, crafts, architecture and design. Major traveling exhibitions are also exhibited. Related lectures, panel discussions and gallery talks are scheduled. Galleries are currently located on the first and second floors.

Another great thing to do in Chicago this weekend is located on the first floor of the Chicago Cultural Center. Project Onward supports the creative growth of visual artists with mental and developmental disabilities. Project Onward provides studio and shop space, art supplies, and professional guidance to emerging artists in a communal workshop environment. Admission to the exhibitions and related events is free.

If you’ve never done so, you still have time to visit the Maxwell Street Market at 800 S. Des Plaines Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to experience a long-time Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with a distinctive international flavor.

You can help celebrate the season opening of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with a noon-time Fish Liberation Ceremony symbolizing the return of wildlife to the river. This Chicago event runs from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 11 at 376 N. Michigan Ave., Riverwalk level. The liberation is in partnership with the Chicago Park District’s Fish N’ Kids program. Sponsor a fish for $5 and get free museum admission (a $4 value). Reserve your fish in advance by calling (312) 939-0490, ext. 23. You can visit www.bridgestonemuseum.org for more information.

If you’re feeling musical this weekend and are looking for something to do in Chicago, you might also want to join the Koko Taylor Blues Foundation Blues Tour that starts and end at Koko Taylor’s Celebrity at 2240 S. Michigan Ave. The tour will begin at 7 pm and end at 1 am. The tour that costs $35 will visit the following blues clubs: Blues Heaven, 2120 S. Michigan Ave.(light food will be served).; Lee’s Unleaded, 74th & S. Chicago Ave.; Oddessee’s #1, 7640 S. Cottage Grove Ave.; Oddessee’s #2 East, 9942 S. Torrence; Rosa’s Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave.;Harlem Ave. Blues Pub, 63rd & Harlem Ave. You must be over 21 to participate. For tickets call 312.753.3131 or 708.612.1978.

This Saturday, May 12th is The 4th Annual Magellan Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K!
7:00/7:30am Start Time! Ends in The Park!

Magellan would like to congratulate all the runners in advance! We have over 80 Lakeshore East residents signed up! If you are not running we encourage you to join in on the fun as spectators!

Things to do and places to hang out!
• Grab a coffee and cheer on the runners! Finish line is located at Caffe RoM!
• III Forks Roof Top! Open at 8:00am! Specials on breakfast tacos, bloody mary’s and screwdrivers!
• Enjoy a sit down, home cooked breakfast at Eggy’s!
• Birds-eye view of The Park from Mariano’s outdoor patio!
• Stop by the Radisson Blu Filini’s for post race mimosa’s, breakfast or lunch!
• Visit the Magellan Development Community tent in the great lawn to meet our retail partners including Chalk Preschool & learn more about the Lakeshore East community! Information will be available for Condominiums, Park homes, Rentals and the Village Market!

So why would anyone want to miss a sale that allows you to name your own price and possibly win a new skirt all while sipping mimosas?

Jermikko
329 W. 18th Street, unit 410
312-563-1877

http://www.jermikko.com/index.html

Join the 4th Annual Magellan Chicago Spring Half Marathon
Half Marathon – $60 10K – $45
Junior Dash – $15 at packet pick-up ($20 race day)
www.ChicagoSpringHalf.com

Both Half Marathon and 10K races will start just steps away from Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront alongside the Chicago River, taking runners south along Chicago’s scenic lakefront path. The two loop, half marathon course (one loop 10K course) then continues through the city’s historic museum campus, alongside Soldier Field and will finish up at The Park at Lakeshore East where runners will celebrate their achievements at our one of a kind post race picnic. Children 12 years of age and younger will also have their chance to compete in the ‘Junior Dash’ around the Park at Lakeshore East.

Both 10K and Half Marathon participants will receive a one of a kind short sleeve Technical T-Shirt, a finisher medal and an entry ticket to the Post Race Picnic and Celebration.

(Chicago) – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is hosting its 25th summit in
Chicago, Illinois on May 20-21, 2012. Leaders from NATO member countries are scheduled to
attend the two-day event.

Security and transportation plans for the summit have been developed by a partnership of local,
state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies. This plan provides the general
outlines for road closures, vehicular restricted zones, public transportation, charter vehicles and
pedestrian routes. Specific questions regarding this transportation plan should be directed to the
participating agencies as identified.

Road Closures, Parking and Pedestrian Restrictions
Road closures, parking restrictions and changes to public transportation routes and public works
services will be necessary during the NATO Summit beginning in a limited capacity at 6 a.m.,
Sunday, May 13 (parking restrictions only). Additional parking restrictions will go into effect on
Tuesday, May 15 in limited areas near McCormick Place. Road closures and pedestrian
restrictions will be implemented beginning at midnight, Saturday, May 19 (Friday midnight into
Saturday). The affected roadways will open for evening rush hour on Monday, May 21.
In addition to the road closures and parking restrictions listed below, there will be intermittent
traffic delays and temporary closures on interstate roads and throughout the downtown area
beginning on Saturday, May 19, until Monday, May 21, to allow motorcades to travel to and
from McCormick Place and other event sites. The major roadways affected by these intermittent
closures include:

• I-90 East & West (Kennedy Expressway) between O’Hare International Airport and
downtown
• Ohio Street from I-90/94 to Fairbanks Court/Columbus Drive
• Ontario Street from Fairbanks Court/Columbus Drive to I-90/94
• I-90/94 East and West between downtown and I-55
• Roosevelt Road, 18th Street, and Canalport Avenue access from I-94 West (Dan Ryan
Expressway outbound)
McCormick Place
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Street parking will be prohibited beginning at 6 a.m., Sunday, May 13, until 11 p.m. Monday,
May 21, at the following location:
• East and West sides of S. Indiana Avenue between Cermak Road and E. 24th Place
Tuesday, May, 15, 2012
Street parking will be prohibited beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, May 15 until 11 p.m., Tuesday,
May 22 at the following locations:
• East and west sides of S. Calumet Avenue between E. Cullerton Street and E. Cermak
Road
• East and west sides of S. Prairie Avenue between E. 21st Street and E. 25th Street
• East and west sides of S. Indiana Avenue between E. 21st Street and E. 25th Street
• North and south sides of E. 21st Street between S. Calumet Avenue and S. Indiana
Avenue
• North and south sides of E. Cermak Road from S. Indiana Avenue and Martin Luther
King Drive
• North and south sides of E. 24th Place between S. Indiana Avenue and S. State Street
• North and south sides of E. 25th Street between S. State Street and Martin Luther King
Drive
• East and west sides of Martin Luther King Drive between E. Cermak Road and E. 26th
Street
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Monday, May 21, 2012
Road closures and pedestrian restrictions will be implemented beginning at midnight, Saturday,
May 19 (Friday midnight into Saturday). The affected roadways will open for evening rush hour
on Monday, May 21:
• Northbound and southbound Lake Shore Drive between E. Balbo Avenue and E. 39th
Street
• Northbound and southbound Interstate 55 between I-90/94 to Lake Shore Drive
• Northbound and southbound S. Columbus Drive at E. Balbo Avenue
• Eastbound and westbound E. Roosevelt Road between S. Michigan Avenue and Lake
Shore Drive
• Northbound and southbound S. Indiana Avenue between E. 21st Street and E. 25th Street
• Northbound and southbound S. Calumet Avenue between E. Cullerton Street and E.
Cermak Road
• Northbound and southbound S. Prairie Avenue between E. 21st Street and E. 25th Street
• Eastbound and westbound E. 21st Street between S. Indiana Avenue and S. Calumet
Avenue
• Eastbound and westbound E. Cermak Road between S. Michigan Avenue and Martin
Luther King Drive
• Westbound E. 24th Place between Martin Luther King Drive and S. State Street
• Eastbound E. 25th Street between S. State Street and Martin Luther King Drive
• Northbound and southbound S. Wabash Avenue between E. 24th Place and E. 25th Street
• Northbound and southbound Martin Luther King Drive between E. 26th Street and E.
Cermak Road
• Northbound and southbound Moe Drive between E. 31st Street and Mines Drive
• Eastbound and westbound E. 31st Street between S. Cottage Grove and Fort Dearborn
Drive
• Northbound and southbound Fort Dearborn Drive between E. 31st Street and Lakeside
Center

Northern Museum Campus
Adler Planetarium, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium are scheduled to be open for business
with limited parking on Saturday, May 19. Parking lots open on Saturday include the top three
floors of Soldier Field North Lot and the Adler Planetarium parking lot. All parking lots will
close at 5:30 p.m. following the closure of museums. If vehicles are still in lots they will be
towed from the campus to an off-site city lot.
As of 6 p.m. Saturday evening, May 19, the Northern Museum Campus to include Northerly
Island will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All pedestrians and vehicles still on
the campus at that time will be permitted to exit at the intersection of Columbus Drive and
Roosevelt Road.

Adler Planetarium, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium will be closed to the public on Sunday,
May 20.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The following roads will be closed:
• Museum Campus Drive between McFetridge Drive and 18th Street
• E. Waldron Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus Drive
• 18th Street between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus Drive
• Lake Shore Drive between McFetridge Drive and McCormick Center (Street closure will
merge with McCormick Center street closures.)
• Eastbound and westbound E. Roosevelt Road between S. Indiana Avenue and S. Lake
Shore Drive
Street parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
• East and west side of N. Museum Campus Drive between McFetridge Drive and 18th
Street
• North and south side of E. Waldron Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum
Campus Drive
• North and south side of 18th Street between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus
Drive
• East and westbound E. Roosevelt Road between S. Indiana Avenue and S. Lake Shore
Drive
The following parking lots will be closed to museum campus patrons:
• Field Museum east parking lot
• South portion of Adler Planetarium parking lot
• First floor of Soldier Field North Lot
• Waldron Lot and Soldier Field South Lot

Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 6 p.m. until Sunday, May 20 at midnight (Sunday midnight into
Monday)
The following roads will be closed:
• Museum Campus Drive between E. Solidarity Drive and 18th Street
• E. Waldron Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus Drive
• 18th Street between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus Drive
• Northbound and southbound Lake Shore Drive between E. Balbo Avenue and
McCormick Center (Street closure will merge with McCormick Center street closures)
• E. McFetridge Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus Drive
• S. Columbus Drive between E. Balboa Drive and E. McFetridge Drive
• Eastbound and westbound E. Roosevelt Road between S. Indiana Avenue and S. Lake
Shore Drive
Street parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
• East and west side of N. Museum Campus Drive between E. Solidarity Drive and 18th
Street
• North and south side of E. Waldron Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum
Campus Drive
• North and south side of 18th Street between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum Campus
Drive
• North and south side of McFetridge Drive between S. Lake Shore Drive and Museum
Campus Drive
• North and south side of eastbound and westbound Solidarity Drive between Museum
Campus Drive and Adler Planetarium turnabout.
The following parking lots will be closed:
• Field Museum east parking lot
• Adler Planetarium parking lot
• Soldier Field North Lot (all floors)
• Waldron Lot and Soldier Field South Lot

Willis Tower
On Saturday, May 19, 2012, there will be intermittent road closures starting at 6 p.m. at:
• S. Franklin Street between W. Adams Street and W. Jackson Boulevard
• In addition, the street closure that already exists due to construction on W. Adams Street
(north side of Willis Tower) and S. Upper Wacker Drive (west side of Willis Tower) will
be in effect.
No street parking will be allowed beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19 until midnight, Sunday,
May 20 (Saturday midnight going into Sunday).
• North and south side of Adams Street on north side of Willis Tower
• North and south side of Jackson Boulevard between Franklin and Wacker Drive
• East and west side of Franklin Street between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard

Chicago Cultural Center & Art Institute of Chicago
No street parking will be allowed beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19 until midnight, Sunday,
May 20 (Saturday midnight into Sunday):
• East and west sides of Wabash Avenue between Lake Street and Washington Street
• North and south sides of Randolph Street between Michigan Avenue and Wabash
Avenue
• North and south sides of E. Washington Street between Wabash Avenue and Michigan
Avenue
• West side of Michigan Avenue between E. Randolph Street and E. Jackson Drive
• North and south sides of E. Monroe Street between S. Michigan Avenue and S.
Columbus Drive
Beginning at midnight, Sunday, May 20 (Saturday midnight into Sunday) the following road will
be closed until 11 p.m.:
• E. Monroe Street between S. Michigan Avenue and S. Columbus Drive
Beginning at 4 p.m, Sunday, May 20, until 11 p.m., the following roads will be closed:
• Garland Court between Madison Street and Randolph Street
On Sunday, May 20, 2012, there will be intermittent road closures starting at 6 p.m.
• Northbound/southbound Michigan Avenue between E. Randolph Street and Jackson
Drive
• Jackson Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive
• S. Columbus Drive between E. Monroe Street and E. Jackson Drive
Airspace Restrictions
An interagency airspace security plan will be implemented to provide secure airspace over the
Chicago area during the NATO Summit. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight
advisory listing enhanced restrictions was released April 18 (Notice #NOTC3675 -

http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=3675). A Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs)
with additional details will be published at a later date.
Pilots are strongly encouraged to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to
operations in the area or contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-992-7433 to check for all
current NOTAMs. Pilots may also contact FAA Systems Operations Support Center (SOSC) at
202-267-8276 or through the FAA’s website http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/liStreethtml.

Marina/Waterway Restrictions
The public will see an increased U.S. Coast Guard presence on the water during the NATO
Summit. The Coast Guard’s initiatives are one of the many layers of increased security during the
summit. The Coast Guard will continue to perform its standard missions of search and rescue
and law enforcement in addition to their homeland security responsibilities.
The following maritime security zone will be effective and enforced 24 hours a day between 8
a.m. on May 18, 2012, and 8 a.m. on May 22, 2012:
• Security Zone A – Security Zone A encompasses all U.S. navigable waters, facilities, and
shoreline within the arc of a circle with a 2000-yard radius of the Burnham park boat
ramp with its center point located in the approximate position 41º51’37″N,
087º36’44″W.[DATUM: NAD 83].
Security Zones B, C, and D, effective between 8 a.m. on May 18, 2012, and 8 a.m. on May 22,
2012, will have fewer restrictions than Zone A. Commercial and recreational traffic will be
allowed access to these areas unless security measures need to be temporarily implemented.
• Security Zone B – Security Zone B encompasses all U.S. navigable waters, facilities, and
shoreline within the arc of a circle with a 2000-yard radius of the outer most tip of the
Chicago lock with its center point located in the approximate position 41º53’19″N,
087º36’17″W.[DATUM: NAD 83].
• Security Zone C – Security Zone C encompasses all U.S. navigable waters of the Chicago
River between the Western Gate of the Chicago Controlling Works Lock which is located
in approximate position 41º53’18″N, 087º36’28″W. [DATUM: NAD 83] and the juncture
of the north and south branches of the Chicago River which is located in approximate
position 41º53’11″N, 087º38’15″W. [DATUM: NAD 83]
• Security Zone D – Security Zone D encompasses all U.S. navigable waters of the south
branch of the Chicago River between Mile Markers 245.0 and 276.0. [DATUM: NAD
83]. Concerned maritime traffic can contact the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Representative via
VHF-FM Channel 16.
All City of Chicago owned or operated bridges over the Main, South and North Branches of the
Chicago River will be closed to masted navigation between 7 a.m. on May 18, 2012 through 7
a.m. on May 21, 2012.

Commuter Rail Lines and Public Transit
Commuter rail lines in Chicago will not be closed to riders during the NATO Summit. However,
passengers should plan for delays as trains approach and pass through the McCormick Place stop
due to necessary security measures.
The McCormick Place stop will be closed on both Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21. Other
stations may be closed as needed. Additional information on route changes during the NATO
Summit will be available online via Metra at http://www.metrarail.com and the Northern Indiana
Commuter Transportation District at http://www.NICTD.com.
Changes to bus routes within the vehicle and pedestrian restricted areas will be necessary.
Information on route changes will be available on the Chicago Transit Authority website at

http://www.TransitChicago.com.

Online Information
The Chicago NATO Host committee will use Notify Chicago as a resource for communicating
useful summit related information on street closures, traffic disruptions and more.
Individuals may sign up for Notify Chicago through the City of Chicago Office of Emergency
Management and Communications website to receive message alerts via text message or
voicemail related to extreme weather alerts, traffic disruptions, health alerts and major incidents.
The free subscription can be completed in a matter of minutes by visiting
http://www.notifychicago.org. This is a free City of Chicago service, though text message rates
may apply based on cell phone provider.
Information and updates for the 2012 NATO Summit will be available online through the
following websites.
• NATO Host Committee – http://www.chicagonato.org/
• City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications:

http://www.notifychicago.org

• Chicago Police Department: https://portal.chicagopolice.org/portal/page/portal/ClearPath
• Chicago Transit Authority: http://www.TransitChicago.com.
• Chicago Metra http://www.metrarail.com
• Federal Aviation Administration flight restrictions – http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html
• Illinois Department of Transportation – www.travelmidwest.com
• Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District – http://www.NICTD.com
• U.S. Secret Service – http://www.secretservice.gov
Additions or updates to this plan may be made prior to the start of the event.
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Press Release
Vehicle and Pedestrian Restrictions for 2012 NATO Summit Chicago
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Secret Service
May 4, 2012