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The smaller regions represent 11 Emergency Medical Services Regions  Yesterday, Governor Pritzker announced “Restore Illinois” – his five-phased plan to reopen the state. This initial framework is guided by health metrics and with distinct business, education, and recreation activities characterizing each phase. The plan will be updated as testing and tracing ramp-up and as treatments or vaccines…

As a reminder, Illinois residents are required to wear face coverings in public where six feet of distance between individuals cannot be maintained, like in stores. For residents who have homemade, cloth face coverings, please ensure your mask does the following: • fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face • be secured with ties or ear…

How can we better connect habitat to human health? This Earth Week, register for a virtual panel on the Wild Mile, a project to transform a human-made branch of the Chicago River into a 17-acre floating eco-park. Panelists from a number of organizations that developed and contributed to this unique effort will discuss the vision to…

Although our April 18 Ward Park Clean-up was cancelled, you can still participate in Earth Day Activities. To align with the global 50th Anniversary of Earth Day movement Friends of the Parks has some suggested activities you can do from the safety of your home.  To find out more, CLICK HERE History of Earth Day…

Dear Neighbor: Although we have made great progress, Illinois has not yet reached our peak level of new COVID-19 cases. While recent data shows we are moving in the right direction, health experts must see a steady decline in new cases before major social distancing restrictions can be relaxed or lifted. After weeks of data and…

Our Aldermen continue to send updated information.  Their newsletters can be found on our website RNRAChicago.org under the menu item “Covid-19 Resources – Alderman Newsletters during Covid-19“. Also under the menu item “Covid-19-Resources” you can  find a link to Covid-19 – Access Resposne Center – Daily Updates. Are you signed up for our RNRA Newsletter?…

We are just one month away from the event.  Due to the pandemic and orders banning crowds, CPMF is moving the 2020 Run to Remember to a virtual event. Many of your questions will be answered on the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation website. What is a virtual 5K? A Virtual 5K is a race that you choose to…

The following loyal RNRA sponsors are open for pick-up and/or delivery service. During this difficult time, we encourage you to support the businesses that support our community. Thanks and bon appetit! You can find this list on RNRAChicago.org under Sponsors Bijan’s Bistro 663 N. State Street Chicago, Illinois 60654 Offers Delivery:  Yes Offers Pickup:  Yes…

Our River North streets are quiet these days and the impact is felt by our local businesses. RNRA’s loyal sponsors always support our neighborhood and in turn, we encourage you to support them by: Taking advantage of take-out options – See RNRA Sponsor Restaurants Open for Pick-up and Delivery During the Pandemic Purchasing gift cards to…