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Balloon release causes traffic backup on Congress Pkwy, Chicago IL

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W Congress Pkwy & Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

A large balloon release near Congress Pkwy and Central Park Ave caused major traffic backup and blocked the road.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Citywide Dispatch Channels
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Transcript:
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There's a very large balloon release to the area of Congress in Central Park, Central Park in Congress.
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For a balloon release, just please use caution over there.
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I saw my APs on citywide.
00:12
Fast-wide for the unit on citywide, so it's the major traffic back up, Congress in Central Park, between your home and then Central Park, and that of a lonely release over there, crossing in the area.

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W Congress Pkwy & Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
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