ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24\/7. Click here to watch<\/a><\/p>\nThe swimming portion was still underway around 8 a.m. The athletes will then transition to cycling and running.<\/p>\n
The SuperTri Chicago brings athletes of all skill sets to compete through Grant Park and the lakefront.<\/p>\n
The event is two days long, with the kids’ triathlon taking place on Saturday. Last year, more than 9,000 athletes competed in the event<\/p>\n
Organizers say the event also gives Chicago a boost to the economy.<\/p>\n
List of road closures<\/p>\n
Saturday, 8\/22<\/strong>
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- 5 a.m. 8\/22; reopens 7 p.m. 8\/23: E. Balbo Dr., DuSable Lake Shore Dr. to S. Columbus Dr.<\/li>\n
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- 10 a.m. 8\/22; reopens 5 p.m. 8\/23: N. Lake Shore Dr. \/ NB Randolph exit ramp.<\/li>\n
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- 4 a.m.-1 p.m.: Simmonds Dr., from Montrose Harbor Dr. to Foster Ave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sunday, 8\/23<\/strong>
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- 2 p.m.-7 p.m.: S. Columbus Dr., E. Balbo Dr. to E. Roosevelt Rd.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m.-noon: Lake Shore Dr. SB lanes, E. Randolph St. to W. Hollywood Ave.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m -12:30 p.m.: E. Randolph Lower St., S. Columbus Dr. to lakefront.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m.-noon: E. Lower Wacker Dr., Randolph to State.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m.-noon: W. Lower Wacker Dr., State to Lake.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m.-noon: N. Wacker Lower Dr., State to Madison.<\/li>\n
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- 5 a.m.-noon: S. Wacker Lower Dr., Madison to Jackson.<\/li>\n
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- 6:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: N. Columbus Dr., E. Randolph St. to Lower Wacker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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