Mayor Lightfoot is calling on all Chicagoans to participate in a Census Challenge. The ward that delivers the highest census response rate in the next 10 days will receive a ward-wide Ice Cream event! Take the census today at My2020census.gov. Remember each person counted is worth $1400 in federal aid to our city – billions of dollars…

Alderman Reilly Reports July 7, 2020 Dear Neighbor: I am happy to report that Concrete Cowboy, located at 646 North Franklin Street, has surrendered their business and liquor licenses and is permanently closed. Concrete Cowboy opened in 2016 after buying the active liquor and late hour licenses from the former operator. Not long after they opened, my office…

Our sincere thanks to our members, neighbors and friends who registered for our first-ever River North Residents Association Virtual Town Hall Meeting on July 1, 2020. We appreciate those who took the time to submit thoughtful questions in advance.  Thanks, also, to our special guest presenters; 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly and 18th District CPD Sergeant Chris Schenk. As…

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    Current events related to the COVID-19 virus can be stressful and confusing for families and communities. When adults are distressed, it can feel overwhelming to also consider how to help your children understand this evolving situation. The team at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago  at the Center for Childhood…

June 16, 2020  As communities and businesses are reopening in Chicago, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection while in public, it is important to understand potential risks and different types of prevention measures you can take to protect yourself…