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Downtown street closures set for TV filming

(CHICAGO) NBC dramas “Chicago PD” and “Chicago Fire” will be filming Thursday and Friday nights, shutting down several downtown streets.

From 7 p.m. Thursday until 2 a.m. Friday, “PD” shoots will close Columbus Drive from Roosevelt to Jackson, according to the city’s Department of Transportation, which suggests Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive as alternative routes.

Additionally, from 7 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Friday, westbound Wacker will be shut down from LaSalle to Franklin, and Wells between Kinzie and Wacker for “Fire,” officials said. Local traffic be allowed to use the Merchandise Mart driveway.

Siafa Lewis

NBC 5 Reporter Siafa Lewis joined John and Ray with final analysis of the Olympic games in Rio.