The city will begin lifting bridges for recreational boats twice a week, halting traffic—here’s what drivers need to know. Spring is officially in the air and, in Chicago, that means more than just ...

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CHICAGO -- The Congress Parkway bridge over the Chicago River will be closed early Sunday morning for a trial lift. The closure will last from midnight to 5 a.m. Sunday, according to the Chicago ...

Bridge lifts begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Each lift takes between 8 and 12 minutes.