Balloon release blocks westbound Madison at Mayfield, Chicago IL
Disorderly ConductA balloon release event at the intersection of Madison St and Mayfield Ave drew 50 to 100 people who blocked the westbound lane of Madison St. Officers were requested to divert traffic and assist. The gathering was peaceful, with vehicles turning around due to the blockage.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Transcript:
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Yeah, I've got about 50 to 100 people out here at Madison and Mayfield for a balloon release. They completely have Madison,
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Westbound block. Give me a car to divert the traffic.
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10-4[1]. 15, 23.
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23.
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Could you go assist at Madison and Mason? We got a balloon release over there about 50 to 100 people, and they got the westbound Madison block.
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Oh, 4.
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And 1530, you just need one more car over there?
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Yeah, but it seems peaceful. It's just everyone's in the street, so cars are turning around on Madison.
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Okay, simple.
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Uh, 24. 24.
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24, go ahead.
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Will they need us to assist for the balloon release?
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Yeah,
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you could go over and assist, but they just have the westbound on Madison blocked off, but it's 50 to 100 people out there, so if you go assist, 23.
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7.4 en route.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).
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Location mentioned:
W Madison St & S Mayfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
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