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Ward Park Dog Friendly Area Dedication-Sept. 13th
Alderman Reilly is excited to announce the official opening of River North’s new and improved dog park at A. Montgomery Ward Park, located at 630 N. Kingsbury Street. Construction of the new dog park began in June of this year, after Alderman Reilly secured funding for the project with Tax Increment Financing (TIF). This dog-friendly area…
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“Chicago Fire” Continues to film in River North
Filming Notification on Kingsbury with Simulated Building Fire Date and Time: Wednesday, September 3rd, NBC’s Chicago Fire will be filming a scene that includes simulating a fire in the building located at 678 N. Kingsbury. The production company is working closely with the Chicago Fire Department and the neighbors to ensure the shoot is done…
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Special Alert – State Street Bridge Closure Begins Aug. 13th
The State Street Bridge over the Chicago River will be closed beginning at 6:00am on Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 23, 2014. This closure is required for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to complete the Riverwalk Construction project. During this time, the State Street Bridge must remain raised for the contractor to construct…
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9th Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
The 9th Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby is coming up on August 7, 2014 beginning at 10:00am in front of the Wrigley Building (400 N. Michigan Avenue). Thousands of spectators watch over 60,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River from the Columbus Drive bridge in downtown Chicago and race down river towards…
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Thank You River North!
Was this year’s RNRA Taste of River North bigger, yes, was it better, yes! Thanks to all who attended, sponsored and supported our 13th annual Taste of River North 2014. If you one of the tens of thousands who had fun and live in River North, we’d love to hear from you! info@rnrachicago.org or kjones@rnrachicago.org.…
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National Night Out – Aug 5th
Take the night off, bring your family and friends and celebrate National Night Out with the 18th District. National Night Out celebrates police, community, partnerships and safe neighborhoods. Meet your local Target team-games, prizes and give-a-ways! Tuesday, August 5th – 4pm-6pm Family Style Barbeque 1160 N. Larrabbee – 18th District Parking Lot Afterwards, join the 18th District…
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Get Involved with CAPS
CAPS meetings offer River North residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. RNRA has a Public Safety committee headed by Bob Di Figilio, bdfiglio@rnrachicago.org. PLEASE NOTE – The next 18th District 30-Sector…
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Division Street Bridge Closure Now thru Mid October
Beginning June 30th, The Chicago Department of Transportation plans to close the Division Street Bridge over the North Branch Canal to all traffic until the middle of October 2014 in order to demolish the structure and replace it with an interim bridge until a permanent one is constructed. Built in 1903, the bridge is past…
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From Aldm. Reilly: Development Update on Hotel Proposal for 740 North Rush Street
42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly has issued an update on the proposed hotel development for 740 North Rush Street Project: On April 7th, the River North Residents Association and I co-hosted a community meeting to review the development proposal. The meeting was very well attended and I am grateful to those who took time out…