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New 42nd Ward Traffic Safety Infrastructure: Left Turn Traffic Calming along State Street High Crash Corridor
Vision Zero Chicago (VZC) is the commitment and approach to eliminating fatalities and serious injuries from traffic crashes. The Vision Zero Chicago Action Plan called for the creation of the Vision Zero Downtown Task Force, which Alderman Reilly chairs. In line with recommendations that the Task Force developed, Alderman Reilly is very pleased to announce the recent completion of…
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Community Presentation: Development Proposal for 344 North Canal Street Next Monday, December 9
Alderman Reilly invites you to join him at an informational presentation regarding the development proposal for the site located at 344 North Canal Street. The proposed project would include a 33-story residential building containing 343 apartments and ground floor commercial space, along with 124 enclosed parking spaces. Representatives of The Habitat Company and their architects, Solomon…
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44th Annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah – December 16 & 17
International Music Foundation Presents: The 44th Annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah Event takes place on December 16 & 17, 2019 – Tickets on sale November 15, 2019 November 4, 2019 (CHICAGO, IL) – The International Music Foundation is pleased to announce the 44th Annual presentation of Do-It-Yourself Messiah. This beloved holiday event will take place at 7…
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Friends of the Chicago River – Overflow Action Day 11-21-19 – You can make a difference
The National Weather Service is forecasting rain through the early morning hours and into the afternoon. As little as 0.3 inches of rainwater can trigger a combined sewage overflow (CSO) into the Chicago River when the system gets overwhelmed. Here’s a tip: Quicker Showers A 10 minute shower can use as much as 40 gallons of water.…
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GIving Tuesday December 3, 2019 – Please support our local non-profits!
Every year, RNRA provides financial and promotional support to a number of local non-profits doing incredible work in our community. Our “adopted” charities include Friends of the Parks, Gilda’s Club, Friends of the Chicago River, The Anti-Cruelty Society, The Chicago Help Initiative, CPD Memorial Foundation’s “Get Behind the Vest” program and River North Clean Streets.…
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The 2019 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & Tree-Lighting Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. Fun for the whole family culminates in Saturday’s grand Tree-Lighting Parade down Michigan Avenue with grand marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida. For the full parade route, please click here. The full schedule…
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Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month at Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC)
During the month of November, adoption fees are waived for dogs and cats five years and older! Older dogs and cats make great pets! They are generally more mellow than kittens / puppies and are the perfect snuggle buddies. If you need more zen in your life, come meet the CACC’s ‘retirees.’ The City Shelter is…
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River North Infrastructure Improvement Completed
Alderman Reilly is pleased to announce that the Department of Water Management (DWM) has completed the replacement of a 114 year old water main on Orleans, between Huron and Hubbard. The street was recently restored and pavement markings installed. (Grand & Orleans shown above) Over 1,500 feet of new 12-inch water main was replaced along Orleans…
