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10/31/2026

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District and the University of Chicago Police Department have received information about a possible Teen Trend gathering in Hyde Park on the evening of Saturday, October 31.

Additional staff will be in the area.

The University has also set up an opt-in Halloween-specific alert system to notify you of safety risks on or around campus on Saturday night.

Anyone can sign up to receive these alerts by texting “Halloween2026" to 226787.

10/30/2026

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District has informed residents that a Teen Trend gathering is expected to occur in Hyde Park on Friday, October 30. Additional staff will be in the area.

10/29/2026

Citymapper is an app that helps you find the fastest and easiest ways to get around campus, Hyde Park, and the city of Chicago.

Citymapper overlays transit options from The University of Chicago, such as UGo Shuttles, with public transportation options from the CTA and Metra to show routes that work best for your trip.

You can find more information about Citymapper on our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/transportation/citymapper

10/27/2026

To help keep our community safe, The University of Chicago has set up a Halloween-specific alert system for October 31.

You can sign up to receive temporary alerts by texting "Halloween2026" to 226787 - no University affiliation is required.

You can find more information by visiting our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-10-27-staying-safe-on-halloween

10/20/2026

We are well into cold and flu season. If you have ever been under the weather and wondered whether you should see your doctor, go to an urgent care clinic, or even the ER, you're not alone.

Choosing where to go when you need healthcare right away depends a lot on what you need care for and how sick or injured you are.

Our friends at UChicago Medicine put together a guide that can help you get healthcare in the way that best fits your needs: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/patients-visitors/patient-information/choosing-where-to-go-for-care

10/19/2026

The city of Chicago will begin repaving several streets near the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus starting the week of October 19, which will lead to parking restrictions and traffic disruptions.

The affected streets will not be closed to traffic, but the work will result in parking restrictions as well as traffic disruptions that could affect UGo Shuttles.

You can find more information on our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-10-16-street-repaving-parking-restrictions-near-campus

10/14/2026

The University of Chicago Public Safety Advisory Council seeks community input on issues impacting safety and security on campus and in the UChicago Police Department's extended patrol area. The Council’s next public meeting will be held on October 21.

Meeting topics include a public safety update from UCPD Chief Kyle Bowman, Halloween in Hyde Park, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability's community engagement initiatives, and student sexual misconduct support and education.

The meeting will be hybrid, and attendees can join in-person or via Zoom. RSVP at: https://airtable.com/appWrWmubWT1O3pPm/pagyAo6jPcVKEdFSQ/form

10/12/2026

We want to remind you that safety es**rts are available to anyone who feels concerned about their safety for any reason as they walk within the UCPD's extended patrol area.

You can request a safety es**rt in the UChicago Safe App or by dialing 773.702.8181.

10/09/2026

Fall is the only season in Chicago that can see 90-degree days one week followed by snow the next, which means it's pretty calm by Chicago standards.

Here's what you need to know to prepare for fall weather in Chicago.

10/09/2026

This is a TEST of the cAlert system. You can review evacuation and safety procedures at emergency.uchicago.edu or on the UChicago Safe App at bit.ly/3yfUal8

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