Thank you to all who came out this week to help us celebrate 21 years of being your neighborhood advocacy organization!  We are who we are – because of you!  And, we can’t wait to enjoy another great year together in the greatest neighborhood in Chicago. We especially thank our friends at Tao Chicago for throwing such a…

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Chicago is home to the nation’s largest evening holiday celebration – the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Held this Saturday, November 17, the event will jump start the holiday season with a full day of family friendly activities, live music concerts, and holiday shopping. This beloved holiday tradition begins with a grand evening parade down Michigan…

Please join The Chicago Help Initiative as they host the 3rd Annual “Miracle on 34th Street”.  It’s holiday fun for the entire family with a sing-a-long, Christmas raffle and appearance from Santa! The Chicago Help Initiative provides meals and resources to Chicago’s homeless.  All proceeds from the event sponsors meals for those in need. For…

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close Chicago Avenue, between Larrabee Street and Halsted Street at 5:00 a.m. on November 1 to begin the demolition of the 100 year old bascule bridge.  In its place, CDOT will install an interim bridge to ensure continued safe travel over the north branch of the Chicago River. The current…

Alderman Reilly is hosting a Community Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Ohio Place Dog Park located at 360 West Ohio Street. This is your opportunity to recycle old unwanted electronics and electronic material. Please visit Newtech E-Scrap’s website here for information regarding electronics…

Chicago’s Official Veterans Day Ceremony will take place in City Hall Council Chambers on Sunday, November 11, at 11. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, together with combat veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth will honor local and national veterans at this year’s ceremony. Brigadier General Mark C. Jackson of…

Open enrollment for 2019 Health Care coverage runs from November 1st to December 15th. Starting November 1st, you can log in to HealthCare.gov, fill out an application, and enroll in a 2019 Marketplace health plan. Enroll by December 15, 2018 and coverage starts January 1, 2019. 2019 plans and prices will be available to preview shortly before…

The Department of Water Management (DWM) is currently working on the following projects in the 2nd Ward: Project No: 1301291 Near North The Department of Water Management will be working on Chestnut Street between Orleans and Wells. ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps will be repaired or installed where needed, along with repair of damaged parkway and sidewalk. The…

This month, EC42 Developer LLC [Friedman Properties], will appear before Chicago Plan Commission to present their proposal located at 444 North Dearborn Street. The hearing will be held on October 18th at 10AM, in City Council Chambers located at 121 North LaSalle, 2nd Floor. This summer, Alderman Reilly and the River North Residents Association (RNRA) co-hosted…