Category: Community

  • Condominium Refuse Rebate Program

    2014 REBATE APPLICATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 15, 2015 The following information is intended for Condominium Property Managers and Condominium Board Members regarding the annual Condominium Refuse Rebate application. One application per Condominium Association shall be submitted by the Property Management Company or Condominium Association. ATTENTION PROPERTY MANAGERS: You must return all completed 2014 refuse rebate…

  • RNRA’s Annual Meeting and Election-December 2nd

    Join Your Friends & Neighbors for RNRA’s Special  Annual Meeting & Election Tuesday, December 2nd  5:30-7:30pm  We will be honoring our local charities along with featuring:  42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly 18th District Police Commander William Dunn  Update of development projects and 2015 plans  Election of our Vice-President SHAY is conveniently located at 222 W. Ontario. …

  • River North DFA Clean Up Day – December 6th

    Members of the River North Residents Association Pet Committee will be cleaning up the Dog Friendly Area Park on Erie and Larrabee on Saturday, December 6th 10:30am – 12:30pm. We’re looking for volunteers to assist us in our efforts. Clean-up materials will be supplied but if you have any extra rakes or garbage bags that…

  • Chicago’s 101st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The City of Chicago and UL are pleased to announce the lineup for the 101st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 25, at Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn). The FREE event begins at 4:30pm with performances headlined by rocker Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame. The official tree lighting will be at 5pm.…

  • Thank you River North Families-Halloween Parade 2014

    Thank you to all our families and sponsors who attended RNRA’s 3rd Annual Halloween Parade last month. A big thank you to our River North Family Programs chair, Lana Berkovich. As our neighborhood grows so does our families, we could use some moms, dads and friendly residents to help us with future events. Please contact Lana at lberkovich@rnrachicago.org…

  • Chicago’s Clean and Green Day of Service

    On Saturday, November 8, River North neighbors can make an immediate difference in our community by volunteering your time and efforts to take part in Chicago’s citywide Clean & Green Day of Service. This fall, Chicagoans can join a two-decade long tradition of teaming up with community groups and the City of Chicago to help beautify your communities…

  • Flu Shots Available in the 42nd Ward

    The Chicago Department of Public Health has also collaborated with Aldermanic offices and various community partners to host Immunization events where residents can get their flu shot. Residents can attend any of the walk-in clinic events and should bring their Medicare or insurance card if they have one. 42nd Ward Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, November…

  • General Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 4th

    River North residents don’t forget to participate in the General Election tomorrow – Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. On Tuesday, November 4th voters will cast ballots for the following offices: United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Comptroller Treasurer Representative in Congress (one in each District) Three (3) Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water…

  • Chicago Bike Maps Now Available for River North Residents

    The Chicago Department of Transportation publishes a Chicago Bike Map each year. The 2014 bike map illustrates all the bike lanes throughout the City of Chicago, other routes that are considered good streets for bicycling, and locations for Divvy stations. If you would like a 2014 bike map, please stop by Alderman Reilly’s constituent service…

  • Ward Park Dog Friendly Area Dedication-Sept. 13th

    Alderman Reilly is excited to announce the official opening of River North’s new and improved dog park at A. Montgomery Ward Park, located at 630 N. Kingsbury Street. Construction of the new dog park began in June of this year, after Alderman Reilly secured funding for the project with Tax Increment Financing (TIF). This dog-friendly area…