With big New Year’s Eve celebrations planned across the city, safety is the top priority for Chicago police. The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.

There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom. And a night ahead of time, organizers were putting their final touches on the events. Jermont Terry reports.