Prepare For Street Closures For Bank Of America Chicago Marathon
More than a million spectators are expected to line Chicago streets on Sunday as more than 40,000 runners take part in the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
More than a million spectators are expected to line Chicago streets on Sunday as more than 40,000 runners take part in the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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Britain's Mo Farah won in the men's category. Kenya's Brigid Kosgei took first place for the women.
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:18:35, the third-fastest time in the history of the Chicago race. Kosgei finished second in Chicago last year.
Organizers said they're in constant contact with law enforcement on all levels: local, state, county and federal.
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Organizers for this weekend's Chicago Marathon are preparing for possible protests if the verdict in the murder trial of Jason Van Dyke comes Sunday.
It's a race that will feature runners from 100 countries along with 1.7 million spectators. But the possibility of disruption from protesters after the Van Dyke verdict is very much top of mind.
Street closures along the route will start around 7:00 a.m. and expected to be reopened by 4:30 p.m.
There were a record 44,341 individuals who crossed the finish line in 2017. A similar field size is expected for 2018.
Time is running out if you want to get a guaranteed slot in next year's Chicago Marathon.
"I just told him, I said, 'if you really want to do this, we can make it happen. I'll help you.'"
Two Chicago Police Officers helped Edward Hensley through the last two miles of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
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Organizers say the planning and extra security helped the 40th Chicago Marathon go off without a hitch.
Galen Rupp crossed the finished line at 2 hours, 9 minutes and 20 seconds.
Crews continued to prepare Friday for the Chicago Marathon with safety measures, as runners picked up their race packets.
Race director Carey Pinkowski said he's confident officials are prepared to respond to any potential problems.
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In light of the Las Vegas massacre, authorities in Chicago have been focusing on security for Sunday's marathon.
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More than a dozen people were arrested Sunday afternoon at a protest near the route of the Chicago Marathon in the Loop.
To some, it's not just about running another race.
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