RNRA Chicago

As of January 1st, recreational consumption, possession, and sales of cannabis products are legal in the State of Illinois. Consumption in public is illegal. This includes streets, parks, and areas adjacent to dispensaries. Consumption on private property is permitted, subject to the discretion of the property owner. Cannabis may not be consumed in any vehicle, regardless…

Hear candidates for State’s Attorney of Cook County and their plan for bringing forward community safety solutions. Lexi Sutter, Emmy Award winning journalist and Gold Coast resident will moderate. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr.     Candidates that will be answering questions during these Community Forums are: Christopher…

Chicago Animal Care and Control have been conducting searches in multiple lakefront neighborhoods for coyotes on the loose. After the capture of one coyote, DNA tests are underway to determine if a coyote captured on Chicago’s North Side is the same animal that attacked a 6-year-old boy in Lincoln Park. That test is expected to take weeks to complete.…

Chicago’s free Christmas Tree Recycling program kicked off January 4th at dozens of parks across the city, including one in the 42nd Ward! The benefits of recycling/mulching trees are twofold: nutrients from the trees are preserved and given back to the soil, while tons of valuable organic material is diverted from landfills. The program runs from January 4th…

RNRA encourages residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an  opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing  feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat?  To find your District & Beat, click…