RNRA Chicago

Chicago’s annual Winter Overnight Parking Ban on critical arterial streets began Friday, December 1, 2017 and runs through April 1, 2018. There are 107 miles of city streets considered critical arterial streets, and the nightly ban is in effect between the hours of 3:00am and 7:00am regardless of the presence of snow. Violators of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban may face a $150 towing fee (minimum), a $60 ticket and a…

Source: Alderman Reilly Reports 11/3/17 Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 1.2 million Illinois residents, including 300,000 Chicagoans are now insured. However, this year’s Open Enrollment period is the shortest it has ever been – it starts on November 1, and you must sign up by December 15. Don’t miss your chance to get covered! 8…

#GivingTuesday is an annual global giving movement and the opportunity for our members to help others through the gift of your time, donations, goods, or your voice. As you consider your giving strategy, please consider our official RNRA charity partners and the RNRA itself. It is through your generous donations, membership voice, business sponsorship, and volunteer support…

#ShopSmall was established in 2010 to celebrate and support small businesses in local communities. Shop Small and share your support for the spots you call your own, whether it’s your salon, gym, or favorite neighborhood restaurant. Places like these keep our community strong and vibrant, potentially employing your friends, family, and neighbors. Visit our Sponsor…

Source:  Alderman Brian Hopkins 2nd Ward Newsletter 11/20/17 Wednesday, November 29 at 3:00pm: The Essentials for Avoiding Employment Related Disputes The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop, call 312-744-2086. A full list of upcoming…

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 11/22/17 The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) will be extending its annual street sweeping season to December 8, 2017. The Chicago street sweeping season typically ends each year on the Friday prior to Thanksgiving. The extended sweeping operations will  allow crews to continue cleaning alleys, streets and catch basins until…

Source:  Alderman Reilly Report 11/22/17 The 84th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, from 8:00am to 11:00am, and will run along State Street from Congress Parkway to Randolph Street.  The parade will be broadcast live locally and nationally on Chicago’s own WGN Channel 9 and WGN America.…