No Love ... Michigan Avenue abandoned downtown Chicago 425pm February 10th 2026 John Kugler reports from an eerily empty Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago at 4:26 PM on February 10, 2026, during rush hour. Despite it being Valentine's week, usually bustling with activity, the street is deserted, with only sirens and a cop car present. Kugler notes the absence of pedestrians, including businesspeople, tourists, and hotel workers, and mentions closed businesses. He also experiences a sudden inte