After 20 years hosting Chicago’s first dog-friendly event, The Anti-Cruelty Society regrets to report that Bark in the Park 21 has been cancelled due to a local outbreak of Canine Influenza. Due to the highly contagious nature of this virus, The Anti-Cruelty Society feels it pertinent in following our mission to promote a healthy and…

    Sadly, Open Books is moving from River North but not too far from us. Open Books’ new home will be conveniently located at 651 W. Lake Street and will reopen on May 22nd. Thank you Open Books for being such a good neighbor and good luck in your new location!  The last date…

The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 21! Marathon Registration Ends on Tuesday, April 21 – Don’t Wait, Sign Up Today and run for Gilda’s Club Chicago! Are you or someone you know thinking about running the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?  Sign up today as a Red Door Runner to support Gilda’s Club Chicago…

The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) will resume their seasonal street sweeping schedule on Wednesday, April 1 through November 30.  DSS fleet of street sweepers help to keep streets clean and prevent dirt and debris from entering the sewer system – ultimately allowing for better drainage during a rain storm. Click on the…

Your River North Residents Association (RNRA) is hosting our annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th beginning at noon in Montgomery Ward Park. This is another FREE RNRA event. The Egg hunt will START promptly at 12:30pm. To make sure we have enough eggs, please RSVP to lberkovich@rnrachicago.org. RNRA is an ALL volunteer neighborhood association and we welcome residents who would like to…

This week is your last chance to vote early in the April 7th Mayoral Election.  It is important that every Chicagoan exercise their right to vote! Hurry, Early Voting is only offered until Saturday, April 4th. Downtown Early Voting Sites: Chicago Board of Elections 69 W. Washington Street, Lower Level Conference Room Museum of Broadcast Communications…

       Alderman Reilly and the River North Residents Association (RNRA) are cohosting a community presentation for a development proposal at the property on the southwest corner of West Hubbard Street and North Wells Street. Per the Alderman’s direction, representatives of the Centrum Partners LLC team will present their plans and answer questions you may have…

The votes have been counted…and the six movies that will be shown in the A. Montgomery Ward Park during RNRA’s  Summer 2015 season are: “Unbroken”, “The Fugitive,” “Into the Woods,” “Groundhog Day”, “A League of Their Own,” and “Frozen – Sing Along.” Our first movie will begin June 16th. Other dates will be announced once confirmed by the Chicago Park District. Movies are…

The roots of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can be traced as far back as 1847!  The Show, held each March at Chicago’s Navy Pier (March 14-22, 2015), is an experience for the senses, invoking memories of spring after a typically long and cold Chicago winter. Presented by Mariano’s, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show creates an experience that the…