RNRA Chicago

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) has taken a stance on safe running. CARA urges everyone to practice safe social distancing and to commit to wearing a mask. If you choose to run: • Begin your run from home. • Do not run with other. NO groups! • Don’t run where you are unable to maintain…

What a great show of love to our local heroes on Saturday April 4th! Residents all over River North stepped out onto their balconies or opened their windows to shout out some love, bang pans, toot horns and flash lights to express our gratitude to Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Essential Personnel who selflessly serve…

The City of Chicago is striving for a complete count and hope that all Chicago residents will take this opportunity to invest in their city. You can complete the questionnaire online, by mail or over the phone. It is safe and private. In fact, federal law prohibits anyone at the Census Bureau from sharing personal census information.…

This afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced he is extending the “Shelter in Place” (or “Stay at Home”) Order until April 30, 2020 in a further effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Illinois residents. As a reminder, the Stay at Home Order requires all residents to stay at home, unless traveling for essential needs or business. In accordance with the extension, City…

Below is a list of local organizations in need of assistance. While volunteer opportunities are more limited at this time, there are still opportunities for healthy and able-bodied individuals to assist nonprofit organizations across the city. Individuals who prefer not to do in-person volunteer activities at this time may instead help out by donating needed items,…

In response to the excessive gatherings of people along Chicago’s Lakefront, Riverwalk and 606 Trail this week, effective immediately, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has issued an executive order closing these spaces to the public until further notice. These measures are designed to protect the health and safety of residents amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). For more information on…

Governor Pritzker has issued a “Stay at Home” Executive Order in a further effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Illinois residents. The Order is effective TODAY,  March 21st at 5 p.m. and directs residents to stay home unless engaged in essential activities. According to the Order, residents should not…