Category: Community

  • Community Alert – Robbery – 18th District (Near North)

    To print a copy, CLICK HERE.

  • Art On theMART Launches Saturday, September 29th!

    Experience Art on theMART for the first time this Saturday,  September 29! This series of digital artworks will be projected across 2.5 acres of theMART’s exterior river-façade, creating the longest-running and largest digital art projection in the world. Wacker Drive between Wells and Orleans will be closed off to traffic beginning at 6:30 p.m. to enable…

  • Notice of Temporary Road Closure on Chicago Avenue

    As you may be aware, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is planning for the replacement of the Chicago Avenue Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River. The current bridge was constructed in 1914 and requires full replacement to safely maintain and support the volume of vehicle, bus, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in this…

  • New Officers Joining the 18th Police District

    The 18th District has received an additional 8 probationary police officers set to join neighborhood beat and patrol units. This is a welcome deployment for residents and local businesses in Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast and Lincoln Park providing an increased presence of law enforment in our communities Source:  Alderman Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Newsletter 9/23/18

  • OctoberFeast – A Tasting Tour of River North!

    Use Promo Code RNRA and receive a $10 discount on your ticket!   Important – You must enter RNRA in all CAPITAL letters. OctoberFeast is a tasting-tour of River North showcasing River North restaurants. You will start and end your journey with a group of 25-30 people. Participating venues provide their specialty food items in tasting…

  • Office of Inspector General Launches New Information Portal

    The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled a public, user-friendly Information Portal on its redesigned website. This portal is an interactive data visualization tool that provides the public with an unprecedented means of engaging and understanding City of Chicago data. The portal dashboards contain over 100 ways for users to visualize city data related to…

  • Neighborhood Notice: Parking Restrictions on Clark Street

    Gray Productions will be shooting photography for Crate and Barrel in the neighborhood on Wednesday, September 19th, through Friday, September 21st. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in the area will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times: Wednesday, September 19th through Friday, September 21st from 9:00am to 9:00pm • West…

  • Community Alert – Robberies – 18th District (Near North)

    To print a copy, CLICK HERE.

  • Coffee with the Commander Returns this Week – September 19th

    Join RNRA Public Safety Committee Members at Eva’s Cafe for “Coffee with the Commander.”  Stop by and share a cup of coffee with the 18th District Officers of the Chicago Police Department.    When:  Wednesday, September 19th  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where:  Eva’s Cafe-1447 N. Sedgwick Street, Chicago, IL 60610

  • Hospitality Hires Chicago Event POSTPONED

    Statement from Hospitality Hires Chicago (HHC):As you may know, workers at nearly thirty local hotels are on strike. Out of an abundance of caution, the Hospitality Hires Chicago partners have determined that postponing the September 19th hiring event at the Palmer House is in the best interest of all. We are committed to this event and…