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How to Avoid the April 3rd Tax Sale
Under Illinois law, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct two types of tax sales at which delinquent property taxes are sold: the Annual Tax Sale and the Scavenger Sale. The 2015 Annual Tax Sale has been scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m. on April 3, 2017. For more information, click on the following…
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Coming soon – My River North Mobile App
In Q1 2017 RNRA is launching “My River North” our mobile app. RNRA Members will receive exclusive discounts from River North businesses. Stay tuned! What do you need to do to join RNRA? Talk to your Property Manager today. Once a building joins RNRA, all of its residents become members. Property Managers, go to RNRAChicago.org, click on…
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Bring Your Own Bag – Chicago Checkout Bag Tax Effective 2-1-17
On November 16, 2016, the City of Chicago adopted the Chicago Checkout Bag Tax, a $.07 tax on the retail sale or use of paper and plastic checkout bags in Chicago. Retail merchants are entitled to retain $.02, and the remaining $.05 is remitted to the City. After passage, the Department of Finance heard from many businesses who asked…
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Updated Chicago Recycling Ordinance effective 1-1-17
The City Council recently amended the Chicago Recycling Ordinance to reflect the most current standards within the recycling industry. Under the new ordinance, which took effect January 1, 2017, property owners of multi-unit residential, office and commercial establishments are mandated to provide source-separated, single stream recycling (separating recyclable materials from waste before the point of…
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2017 RNRA Membership
Is your building a member of RNRA? If not, talk to your Property Manager today about joining RNRA. Once a building becomes a member, all of its’ residents become members. It’s simple and easy to join/renew. Stay tuned for the launch of our members only RNRA mobile app “My River North” which will be launched…
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2016 RNRA Charity Awards
RNRA provides financial and promotional support to five local charities serving the homeless, the environment, those with concerns and animals. Check out their sites! Lend a hand to help! Friends of the Park Friends of the Chicago River Gilda’s Club The Anti-Cruelty Society The Chicago Help Initiative
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Phase II of Wolf Point Development
Alderman Reilly has asked River North Residents Association to share the latest information on the Wolf Point Development. Below is an excerpt from the Alderman’s letter on the subject, which can be viewed in its entirety here. In early 2013, after nearly two years of extensive work by Alderman Reilly, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), the…
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Deadline for RNRA Green Streets Initiative 2016 Nominations – Sept. 15th
RNRA is currently compiling a list of River North properties that have contributed to our quality of life by creating, expanding or enhancing public spaces, streetscapes or facades through innovative landscaping. Do you know a commercial, residential, municipal or other property that deserves recognition? Let us know! To nominate a property, click here! We will…
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28th Annual Oyster Fest – Shaw’s Crab House – September 30
The 28th Annual Oyster Fest presented by Shaw’s Crab House combines seafood and live music. River North’s original Oyster Fest offers oysters, seafood, LIVE blues and more on Friday, September 30. Buy your tickets today for this delicious event here in River North! Shaw’s is offering $5 OFF tickets to all RNRA members. Enter…
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Thank you all who attended our 15th Annual Taste of River North
Our 15th Annual Taste of River North was a little stormy this year, but we thank all the thousands who braved the heat and weather to celebrate River North. Thank you to all the restaurants, merchants and bands that made this year’s ToRN so very special. Going into our 19th year, we are looking for…