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The 18th Police District will soon be equipped with a Strategic Decision Support Center (SDSC), a technology-driven “nerve center” that analyzes existing data sources collected by the Chicago Police Department, such as past crime data and offender criminal history databases, to determine where to deploy officers and resources. The new SDSC places all this information into…

In response from demands for additional security measures along the Red Line, new high-definition smart cameras were just installed at the following stations: • Clark and Division • Chicago and State • Grand and State The equipment is now operational. The cameras are now monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by Chicago…

Regarding today’s 7-13-18 report in Crains Chicago: When I took office I pledged to do everything in my power to facilitate a relocation or shutdown of General Iron. Today marks the beginning of the final phase of these efforts. However, I will not be satisfied with a drawn-out relocation process. With the North Branch modernization and environmental…

  The River North neighborhood will dazzle once again when its signature food and culture festival, Taste of River North, takes place for a 17th consecutive season, July 20-22. With its unique location in Ward Park, this colossal summer party differs from the typical Chicago street festival. 35,000-plus are expected to gather in the picturesque…

Alderman Reilly and the River North Residents Association invites you to join us  at an informational presentation regarding a development proposal for the site located at 45-75 W. Illinois St., 430-450 N. Dearborn St., 46-76 W. Hubbard St., 431-451 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois. Representatives of the EC 42 Developer LLC (“Applicant”)  development team will present their plans…

Chicago’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour starting July 1, 2018. The increase is part of Mayor Emanuel’s 2014 ordinance that will raise the minimum wage for 410,000 workers annually to $13 per hour in 2019. In December 2014, City Council passed Mayor Emanuel’s ordinance to raise the Chicago minimum wage from $10.50 per hour…

The Chicago Park District is calling a meeting for the Grant Park Advisory Council (GPAC) on Tuesday, July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Maggie Daley Park Field House located at 337 East Randolph Street. GPAC determines the Park’s programing and possible infrastructure initiatives each year. At the meeting, the Park District will explain how Chicagoans can participate…

Find Your New Best Friend at the “Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer” Free Adoption Event Chicago Animal Care and Control has waived its adoption fee through July 31, 2018 for dogs and cats 6 months or older. Give them a chance and you may find your new best friend! Check the list of dogs and cats currently…

Earlier this week, Alderman Reilly and the River North Residents Association (RNRA) co-hosted a public presentation for a proposed development at 353 West Grand Avenue. Representatives of Onni Grand Limited Partnership (the “Applicant”) presented their plans to construct a 38-story residential tower and 6-story podium. The building would contain approximately 356 dwelling units, and provide 284 accessory…

Power Construction is creating a new barrier for pedestrians along Clark Street (near Chicago Avenue) during this phase of construction at 810 N Clark Street. The next phase of construction will see traffic lane reduction (to a single lane) which will accommodate another re-routed and protected pedestrian walkway. The plans have been approved by CDOT in order to…