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Chicago is the best city in the world.Admittedly, we ARE a bit biased about that fact, given that we are the University ...
06/23/2026

Chicago is the best city in the world.

Admittedly, we ARE a bit biased about that fact, given that we are the University of Chicago and all.

But, like any city anywhere in the world, anything can happen, and that means there are some things you need to think about to help you stay safe. The University of Chicago has a lot of resources to help you stay safe, and we wanted to share some tips to help you navigate living and staying safe in a large urban environment like Chicago:
https://www.uchicago.edu/life-at-uchicago/safety-and-security/staying-safe-in-the-city

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District has informed residents that a Teen Trend gathering is anticipated to occur ...
06/19/2026

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District has informed residents that a Teen Trend gathering is anticipated to occur in Hyde Park on Friday, June 19, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Additional staff will be in the area.

In recognition of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19, certain daytime UGo Shuttle routes will not be in service.UGo Night...
06/18/2026

In recognition of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19, certain daytime UGo Shuttle routes will not be in service.

UGo NightRide shuttles will operate with limited service, with service running every 30 minutes from 4 p.m. until 12 a.m.

All routes for the University of Chicago Medical Center will continue to follow their usual schedule, but the street closures related to the opening of the Obama Presidential Center mean that some shuttles will be rerouted with some stops being missed.

You can find more information on our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-06-16-ugo-shuttle-service-on-juneteenth

The National Weather Service says the Chicago area could be in for another round of severe weather on Wednesday, June 17...
06/16/2026

The National Weather Service says the Chicago area could be in for another round of severe weather on Wednesday, June 17. There is still some uncertainty about the timing of the storms and which areas could face the greatest risk.

NWS expects two rounds of storms to move through our area: The first round, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., could produce destructive hail and winds.

The second round is potentially more dangerous. It is expected to hit between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. and could produce tornadoes.

Make sure that you have a way to receive weather-related alerts tomorrow.

We will share any severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service for the area around The University of Chicago's campus on our social media channels.

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District has informed residents that a Teen Trend gathering is anticipated to occur ...
06/15/2026

The Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District has informed residents that a Teen Trend gathering is anticipated to occur in Hyde Park on Monday, June 15, beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the vicinity of 57th Street Beach. Additional staff will be in the area.

As you may have noticed, there are a lot of road closures and parking restrictions on and near The University of Chicago...
06/15/2026

As you may have noticed, there are a lot of road closures and parking restrictions on and near The University of Chicago campus ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

The Midway Plaisance is closed to traffic between Woodlawn and Dorchester until June 19, and those closures will extend to Ellis Avenue from June 17 to June 19.

The University's core functions, including transportation services, are still operational, but most UGo Shuttle routes are affected by the street closures.

You can find more information, including maps of reroutes and the full list of missed and alternate stops, by visiting our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-06-03-ugo-shuttle-reroutes-for-obama-presidential-center-grand-opening

06/12/2026

cAlert: Tornado Warning in effect for Chicago, including Hyde Park until 08:45 pm. Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of the nearest building.

The National Weather Service forecasts two rounds of severe storms that could impact the Chicago area on Thursday, June ...
06/11/2026

The National Weather Service forecasts two rounds of severe storms that could impact the Chicago area on Thursday, June 11.

The first round is expected between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and could bring damaging winds and hail. The second round is expected between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and has a threat of strong tornadoes, although it's not clear where these lines of storms will hit.

Make sure you have a way to receive weather-related alerts today.

We will share any severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service on our social media channels. A cAlert will be sent if the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the campus area.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the city of Chicago, including the area around...
06/10/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the city of Chicago, including the area around UChicago's Hyde Park campus, until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10.

06/10/2026

It is hot and humid, and the National Weather Service says the heat index will get into the upper 90s.

When it's this hot, it's not just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and beat the heat.

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