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Balloon release causes traffic backup on North Austin

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
00:58
00:00
Coming over is traffic control (number withheld) North Austin.
audio iconTraffic
N Austin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60651
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Officers report a balloon release near North Austin Boulevard that is causing traffic congestion and blocking both directions of Austin. Nearby Oak Park authorities have also been informed about the traffic backup.

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