RNRA Chicago

As a follow up to Mayor Lightfoot’s Budget Address last Wednesday, October 21, the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement invites you to participate in an upcoming 2021 Virtual Budget Town Hall. The Town Halls are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29 starting at 5:30 pm. Both will be live streamed at Facebook.com/ChicagoMayorsOffice. Please note that you do…

RNRA extends our sincere gratitude to all of our First Responders who put their lives on the line daily to serve and protect us.  We are grateful and thankful for your service.   God Bless You and Keep You Safe Support our First Responders    For more info, CLICK HERE For more info CLICK HERE…

Message from Alderman Brendan Reilly – October 22, 2020 Dear Neighbors, As many of you know, earlier this month I introduced legislation to allow for extended hours of operation for bars and restaurants from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., allowing Chicago’s hospitality industry much-needed relief during this very challenging time. Today, Dr. Arwady, the Commissioner of…

Open House Chicago is back with a reimagined event for 2020. The beloved architecture festival, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, will now span 10 days and more than 20 of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods. This year’s event includes both online and outdoor events that showcase the fascinating history, architecture, and culture of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. The…

What:  City of Chicago Annual Budget Address When:  Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00am The annual Budget Address will be given on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 am, along with the release of the Mayor’s 2021 Budget Recommendation. Facing the largest budget gap in the City’s history due to the overwhelming and persisting impacts of COVID-19, the…

            We can make a difference.  Join the Chicago Help Initiative online as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with the World Premier screening of a new documentary film,  I Have a Name.  When:  Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CT Where:  online I Have a Name tells the…

October is National Fire Prevention Month. This year’s theme, as chosen by the National Fire Prevention Association, is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries, and unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Help keep your home safe by changing…

Run at your own pace and in your own place during Gilda’s Club Chicago’s first ever Virtual Walk & Run sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Your support over the years has made Gilda’s Club possible. By participating in this new Virtual Walk & Run, this will be another opportunity to stay connected, and…

Modified Phase Four Reopening Guidelines Go Into Effect on Thursday, October 1  Our downtown and neighborhood businesses are central to what makes our city great. These modified reopening guidelines will be a lifeline for thousands of businesses, but we must continue to follow critical health and safety guidelines while we move towards a reopened economy that…

As part of the Department’s latest community engagement effort, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has launched a series of public surveys on several impartial policing policies, and will begin conducting discussions with community members and individuals with lived experiences to gain feedback on ways to improve or develop policies later this month. Members of the public…