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Coffee with a Cop – This Wednesday 6-19-19
JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND 18th DISTRCT POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION When: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Where: Merchandise Mart – 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza (Marshall’s Landing) Coffee and a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the Officers in your communtity. For more information call 18th District…
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18th District CPD Public Safety Workshop – Saturday June 15, 2019 3:00 p.m.
“SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS – Don’t be a Victim! Please join the 18th District Community Policing Office for a free workshop covering the important topics of street safety and crime prevention awareness. When: Saturday, June 15, 2019 3:00 p.m. Where: 18th District Police Station – 1160 N Larrabee, Chicago, IL Speaker: Officer Kelly For…
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New Ethics Reform Package Introduced at City Council
This week at City Council, a new package of ethics reforms were introduced that will increase ethics requirements for members of the City Council and bring greater transparency to the City’s legislative and policymaking processes. The proposed changes include restrictions to outside Aldermanic employment, expanded City Council oversight by the Office of the Inspector General and…
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Recyling in Chicago
Do you have questions about recycling policies or guidelines in the City of Chicago and want to learn more? Recycle by City – Chicago is your online resource for everything you want to know about recycling in Chicago. Residents can look up their recycling schedule, learn how to properly dispose of common household items, how to request…
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CDOT and Divvy Offering Free Bicycle Riding Classes for Adults
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Divvy are adding more than 100 spots to the City’s free bicycle riding classes for adults, offered in the summer bike-riding season. Classes are offered at three locations on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays on Chicago’s west, south, and near north sides. CDOT is now accepting reservations on a…
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Community Alert – Robberies – 018th District (Near North)
To print a copy, click HERE.
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River North Clean Streets – A Cleaner, Safer & More Compassionate Neighborhood
River North is a unique and wonderful neighborhood with miles of riverfront, historic architecture, world class dining and thriving nightlife. The Problem: Unfortunately, our many visitors often leave a shocking amount of litter behind when they head home after a night on the town. Since the Department of Streets and Sanitation has limited resources on weekends,…
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Make Music Chicago – June 21 – The largest single-day celebration of music!
On Friday, June 21, 2019, Chicago will join over 1,000 cities around the world in the largest single-day celebration of music. Inspired by France’s Fête de La Musique, Make Music Chicago is a free, citywide, do-it-yourself festival of music. Chicagoans of all ages and musical abilities, from seasoned professionals to those with no music experience,…
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Family Festival Fun in Ward Park
Despite an uncertain forecast, scores of River North families flocked to Ward Park for the RNRA’s annual Spring Family Festival. Laughter filled the air as the kids enjoyed flower planting, games, crafts, art, music, face painting, bubbles and balloon animals under mostly sunny skies in the beautiful riverfront setting. We sincerely appreciate the many local businesses…
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18th District CPD Faith & Action Prayer Walk in River North
On Friday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. 18th District Commander Daniel O’Shea led the community in a Faith and Action Prayer Walk from Evergreen and Hudson to Chicago and Larrabee and along the North branch riverwalk to Montgomery Ward Park (Kingsbury and Erie). Pastor Randall Blakey of LaSalle Street Church led the group in…