If you are driving to this year’s parade, please be advised that there will be roadside checks on many of the arterial routes leading away from Western Ave. Multiple area municipalities, including Oak Lawn, Alsip, Merrionette Park and Blue Island, will be conducting these checks. Many extra Illinois State Police troopers will also be assigned to the area surrounding the parade to assist with the checks. Drinking and driving is not worth it. Please make alternative plans.