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Community Policing Advisory Panel Releases Draft Recommendations
Residents encouraged to share input during 30-day public comment period. Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson recently announced the release of the first draft of recommendations from the Superintendent’s Community Policing Advisory Panel. The draft recommendations, which include ways the Police Department will build, expand, and invest in community policing, are posted online and…
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New Pedestrian Countdown Signals Installed along North Michigan Avenue!
Alderman Reilly is very pleased to announce the installation of pedestrian countdown signals at two key intersections on North Michigan Avenue: at the intersection with Huron Street and the intersection with Ohio Street. Alderman Reilly requested that the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) review these locations to determine if countdown signals were warranted to improve…
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Clean Streets returns to River North
Clean Streets return to River North We are thrilled to announce the return of our popular weekend street cleaning program. River North Clean Streets, a nonprofit jointly managed by RNRA and RNBA, has partnered with Cleanslate Chicago to help keep our neighborhood cleaner, safer, and more beautiful. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, our friendly, well-trained…
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The Independent Film Initiative Now Accepting Applications for 2017-18 Filmmaker-in-Residence
Applications for the Chicago Film Office Filmmaker-In-Residence (2017-18) are now being accepted. The residency is part of the Independent Film Initiative (IFI) – a platform to formally support local independent filmmakers, and to bring more visibility and support to Chicago’s independent filmmaking industry. Preferred applicants should be mid-career professionals with a project in development and/or prepping for production. Residents…
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New Summer Issue of the Senior Life Enrichment Guide Now Available
The Summer issue of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Service’s Senior Life Enrichment Guide is now available at Alderman Reilly’s Constituent Service office, at the DFSS regional and satellite senior centers, libraries and many other locations. The guide highlights programs and activities offered by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services for Chicagoans ages “60 Years…
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BACP, CPD Crack Down On Illegal Party Buses In Joint Enforcement
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Chicago Police Department (CPD) today announced the results of recent enforcement action of party bus operators. In a joint-operation, CPD and BACP investigators issued 17 Cease and Desist orders and numerous violations to companies who were not in compliance with the Mayor’s strengthened party bus…
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Thanks for the park, Exhibit on Superior!
Exhibit on Superior, a new apartment tower in River North, now has its own park – publicly accessible and secured by building management 24/7. Alderman Reilly recently helped dedicate the 8,000-square-foot park. He is seen here (third from left) with architect Tom Kerwin (far left) and artist Pal Svensson (right of Reilly), along with representatives…
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Taste of River North recap
July 21-23 at Kingsbury & Erie RNRA celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an interactive booth that showcased the past, present, and future of our neighborhood. Included was a beautiful Visual History of River North mural and more than 40 fun trivia questions. As part of RNRA’s 20th Anniversary celebration, the first ever Best of the Taste Awards were held,…
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18th District National Night Out – August 1, 2017
National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to build strong community partnerships that promote safe neighborhoods. Family Style Barbecue, Kids Activities & Games, Clown Face Painting, Chicago Police Canine, Mounted, SWAT, Chicago Fire Department Engine, Informational Tables: Cook County Treasurer’s Office, Citizen’s Untility Board Walgreens August 1, 2017, 18th District, 1160 N. Larrabee, south…
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Alderman Reilly Collecting Items for Homeless Veterans through Operation Help-A-Hero
Operation Help-A-Hero, a citywide household item collection drive to assist formerly homeless Veterans moving to permanent housing, runs between Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Residents can donate new, store bought products for a formerly homeless veteran at one of over 60 designated drop-off locations throughout the City. Last year’s inaugural collection drive raised…