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We want to thank\u00a0TAO Chicago<\/a> for hosting the RNRA 22nd Annual Meeting and Reception at their fabulous TAO Lounge on November 12, 2019. \u00a0TAO generously provided \u00a0drinks and delicious appetizers with unparalleled customer service and hospitality! \u00a0<\/p>\n We’d like to congratulate TAO Chicago<\/a> on their first anniversary in River North and thank them for being a good neighbor!<\/p>\n TAO Chicago<\/a> offers its guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building\u2019s shell, while adding TAO\u2019s Asian-influenced\u00a0DNA to the restaurant. TAO Chicago\u2019s restaurant menu<\/strong><\/a>, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella and Executive Chef Michael Armstrong, is complete with great Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land\u00a0including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye. Whether it\u2019s date night or a casual Sunday family dinner, TAO has something to offer every kind of diner. TAO Chicago is excited to be\u00a0featured on the\u00a0My River North<\/em><\/a>\u00a0app, which offers exclusive restaurant discounts.<\/strong><\/p>\n RNRA 22nd Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank to those who attended our meeting. \u00a0To see all of the event pictures, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n We have some great pictures thanks to our event photographer, Jarod Spohrer of HOTSPOT Photogography Design Media, who generously provided his services free for this event. Check out Jarod’s other work on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n The meeting opened with the re-election of Mike Riordan and Brian Israel, RNRA Directors whose terms are expiring on 12-31-19.<\/strong><\/p>\n Both Mike and Brian were re-elected for terms ending on 12-31-22. \u00a0To see the full RNRA Leadership Team, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alderman Brendan Reilly and Commander Daniel O’Shea provided updates on Ward 42 improvements and 18th District Public Safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Statistically, crime is down <\/p>\n The RNRA Board of Directors shared passionately 2019 accomplishments and 2020 Key Initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2019 Year-in-Review<\/strong><\/p>\n RNRA Neighborhood Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n Membership – We are more likely to be heard if we speak with one voice!<\/strong><\/p>\n Public Safety – Building constructive relationships between residents, businesses and public safety officials to help solve and prevent crime<\/strong><\/p>\n Development – Advocating for responsible real estate development<\/strong><\/p>\n River North is a very desirable area that sees alot of real estate development. \u00a0In coordination with the Aldermen’s offices, our Development Committee meets with developers early in the process to review proposals and offer constructive feedback. \u00a0Our objective is to advocate for development that is planned and conducted in a manner that enhances the neighborhood and considers its impact on all stakeholders.<\/p>\n Environment – River North Clean Streets and Ward Park<\/strong><\/p>\n River North Clean Streets<\/p>\n Ward Park<\/p>\n Pets – Promoting responsible pet ownership and community engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n Events – Building community through neighborhood events!<\/strong><\/p>\n A Great Neighborhood Deserves a Great Mobile App!<\/strong>\u00a0My River North<\/em> <\/a>Mobile App<\/strong> – A one stop resource for all things River North!<\/strong><\/p>\n Philanthropy – Providing financial and promotional support for great loca charities.<\/strong><\/p>\n Local Commerce – RNRA supports a strong local economy. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2020 Key Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n Our most sincere thanks….<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you to all of you who helped us celebrate 22 years of being your premier neighborhood advocacy organization for this community we all know and love.<\/p>\n Thank you to our RNRA Board of Directors and all RNRA Volunteers – neighbors\u00a0who dedicate their time and talent to make a great neighborhood even better!<\/p>\n Thank you again to TAO Chicago<\/a> for their generosity in hosting our event and to\u00a0HOTSPOT Photogography Design Media.<\/a><\/p>\n PLEASE CONSIDER – We are River North, neighbors that work together to create community and continually strive to protect and enhance River North. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We want to thank\u00a0TAO Chicago for hosting the RNRA 22nd Annual Meeting and Reception at their fabulous TAO Lounge on November 12, 2019. \u00a0TAO generously provided \u00a0drinks and delicious appetizers with unparalleled customer service and hospitality! \u00a0 We’d like to congratulate TAO Chicago on their first anniversary in River North and thank them for being […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":38,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15809","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15809\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Hotspot-1-1-150x150.png\")
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\n\u2022 Arrests are up 7%
\n\u2022 141 guns recovered
\n\u2022 Gun arrests and open air narcotic arrests have increased
\n\u2022 Investigatory street stops and traffic stops are up
\n\u2022 Planned motorcycle missions for the Spring
\n\u2022 Pursuing federal charges for all gun arrests if it fits the criteria
\n\u2022 Increase in tactical team officers
\n\u2022 Increase in entertainment team officers who monitor liquor license establishments
\n\u2022 Added a mental health officer to the Community Policing staff<\/p>\n\n
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