Chicago celebrates 1st flush of self-cleaning public toilet on NW Side

Toilet Chicago celebrates 1st flush of self-cleaning public toilet on NW Side Chicago is celebrating the installation of the city's first automated public toilet. By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:55PM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is celebrating the installation of the city's first automated public toilet. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch It features an integrated self-cleaning system that initiates a washing and disinfection cycle after each use. It's located at the Polish Triangle at Milwaukee, Ashland, and Division. The automated public toilet was installed to expand access to convenient, accessible and sanitary restroom facilities in Chicago's public spaces. The city said they chose the Polish Triangle as the pilot location because of its significant pedestrian activity and proximity to public transportation. On Wednesday, city officials held a "First Flush" ceremony. 2 killed, 1 hurt after Amtrak train crashes into car on track in Western Springs 44 minutes ago SS United States live stream: Historic vessel to be sunk, become world's largest artificial reef off Florida coast 12 minutes ago Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians 2 hours ago A local resident sent an email to the alderman requesting he be the first to use the public toilet. He gave the experience two thumbs up. The automated public toilet features an integrated self-cleaning system that automatically initiates a washing and disinfection cycle following each use. The facility also incorporates step-free entry, grab bars, an accessible interior layout, automatic door operation, hands-free functionality, non-slip flooring and an emergency call button. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics SOCIETY CHICAGO NOBLE SQUARE WICKER PARK UKRAINIAN VILLAGE TOILET Antique wedding band returned after NJ Transit ride Air India flight forced to return to Chicago over clogged toilets Wisconsin beachgoer finds hidden camera in portable toilet Renting porta potty challenging as COVID restrictions ease Watch Live ON NOW 2 killed, 1 hurt after Amtrak train crashes into car in west suburbs 44 minutes ago SS United States live updates: Iconic vessel to be intentionally sunk 12 minutes ago Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges 2 hours ago Bears linked by DNA to deadly attack on mother and daughter 18 minutes ago 19-year-old man found fatally shot in NW Side alley: Chicago police 1 hour ago 6-year-old boy with autism rescued from NJ river after escaping from home 41 minutes ago Man shot to death while delivering food with dad on NW Side: family Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father rescued after being buried alive: Sheriff