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New Grace Period Rules for Chicago City Vehicle Stickers Effective July 1st
Chicago City Clerk Susana A. Mendoza is urging Chicago motorists to be aware of a change in grace period rules regarding deadlines for purchasing and displaying their Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. Beginning July 1, 2016, changes to the Chicago Municipal Code regarding the grace period will make motorists eligible to be ticketed immediately following their…
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RNRA Announces Executive Director Opening
River North Residents Association, like our neighborhood, has grown since our start in 1997. We are now seeking an Executive Director for our association. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) has overall responsibility for management of RNRA operations including programs, finances, administration, technology and communication. Working with RNRA volunteer leaders, the…
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Street Closures – Thru June 13th
Sewer Main Repairs: Intersection of Kinzie and Dearborn Now through Monday, June 13th, the Chicago Department of Water Management will be preforming sewer main repairs at the intersection of Kinzie and Dearborn. Traffic Impact: Eastbound Kinzie, at Dearborn will be closed nightly, between the hours of 9pm and 5am, Sunday through Thursday nights only Eastbound Kinzie…
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RNRA’s 11th Annual Summer Movies in Ward Park Ends Aug. 23rd
Thank you to the hundreds of residents who have come out to our 11th Annual Summer Movies in the Ward Park. It’s hard to believe we only have one movie left on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd “Minions.” Movies are sponsored by your River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Chicago Park District. We value your feedback! Interested in volunteering for our Park…
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18th District Retail Theft
About the Crime: This alert gives notice to businesses (Retail Department Stores) in the 018th District of an increase in retail theft related incidents during the month of July. In these incidents, the offenders entered a retail establishments, took several high-end purses from the shelves and fled the scene. These incidents have occurred in the…
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RNRA Families Spring Fling Rescheduled May 15th
Are you ready to celebrate Spring in River North? Your RNRA will be hosting another fun free family festival Sunday, May 15th from 2 to 4 pm. Event details and to RSVP. Local businesses will be on hand with fun activities. Regina Burnett of Burnett Studio will capture one of your first Spring family…
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RNRA Welcomes Executive Director – Mickie Gordon
River North Residents Association (RNRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mickie Gordon as its first Executive Director. Mickie joined the executive committee on August 1st. “We are thrilled to welcome such an accomplished leader a s Mickie to our organization,” said RNRA President Mike Riordan. “As River North continues to grow and thrive,…
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Thank you Officer Cynthia Schumann
One of Chicago’s finest and great friend to River North, Officer Cynthia Schumann’s final tour of duty will be 15, May 2016. Dr. Schumann has been a Chicago Police Officer for twenty-nine years, the 18th District Community Policing Sergeant for more than half of those twenty-nine and have served and helped to protect the citizens…
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RNRA Families Spring Fling POSTPONED
Unfortunately, we are postponing our May 1st event to a later date due to weather. We will keep you updated. Thank you to our following supporters and hopefully we will be able to reschedule soon. Come on Spring! Lurie Children’s Hospital –make sure your kid’s bike helmet has the proper fit! Regina…
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Run for Gilda’s Club Chicago-Deadline April 12th
Run some fun into fundraising Run for Gilda’s Club Chicago. Become a member of Team Gilda and raise funds to take our mission to the streets—to ensure that anyone impacted by cancer is empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Join Team Gilda and receive the following benefits: Personalized fundraising page Choice…