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We’re pleased to bring you the 12th season of  Movies in the Park! Thank you for taking the survey.  The results are in.  These are the movies you have chosen for 2017!  Save the dates, call a friend, grab a blanket and join us in A. Montgomery Ward Park  for a movie under the stars!  Fresh, hot popcorn is FREE…

Gather your friends and colleagues to compete in the River North Business Association’s Annual River North Challenge on June 27.  Win prizes and have fun! Participants start the evening at The Holiday Inn Mart Plaza and venture out to other River North hotels and checkpoints to conquer fun challenges.Teams are faced with new challenges at each…

Based upon his review of the proposal, and the continuing neighborhood quality-of-life concerns surrounding the Dana Hotel’s operations, Alderman Reilly has informed the Developer that he will not support their proposal and it will not move forward. For more information, click here.

Historic architecture, eclectic dining and thriving nightlife make River North one of the city’s most vibrant and desirable communities…

Attention River North. Did you know we have a produce farm in the neighborhood? Yes, it’s true! Chicago Lights Urban Farm, a local gem located at 444 West Chicago Avenue, offers a farm stand every Saturday, as well as community plots and a Fresh Produce Program. The farm is run in conjunction with Chicago Lights,…

Join us for an exciting morning along the banks of the Chicago River as we kick off the 25th Annual Chicago River Day! Register now!  Only 2 spots left!  To register, click here. Work side-by-side with other volunteers beautifying our river, collecting garbage and sorting for recycling, removing invasive vegetation, sprucing up river-edge trails, and planting…

Each year since 2006, RNRA has hosted a series of free outdoor films on the riverfront in A. Montgomery Ward Park, located on the southwest corner of Kingsbury and Erie in River North. Films begin at dusk and include popcorn.  Most films are attended by approximately 400-600 people, and picnicking is common.  Come early to…

Dear Neighbor: I am writing to provide an update regarding Symmetry’s recent community presentation of their development proposed for Wabash & Superior.  Based upon my review of their mixed-use proposal and its related traffic impacts on the immediately surrounding neighborhood, I have informed Symmetry that I will not support their Planned Development Application.  As such,…

Name: 2017 River North Business Expo and Business After Hours Date: April 19, 2017 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT Registration: REGISTER NOW From start-ups to hospitality to national brands, River North is the heart of innovation and business in Chicago.  Bring plenty of business cards and join fellow business owners and entrepreneurs at…

RNRA joins Friends of the Park and the Chicago Park District for a clean-up at Ward Park on April 22 from 9:00 – 12:00.  Come join us to celebrate Earth Day.  To register, click here. Ward Park is located at 630 N. Kingsbury Street on the corner of Kingsbury and Erie. Friends of the Parks’…