Traffic delays near North Austin after balloon release
Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Coming over is traffic control (number withheld) North Austin.
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Traffic reported near N Austin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60651 on Feb 6, 2026, 6:42 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units reported a balloon release near North Austin that appears to have caused temporary traffic congestion, with vehicles affected in both directions. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.
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