{"id":14029,"date":"2019-06-07T10:06:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T15:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rnrachicago.org\/?p=14029"},"modified":"2019-06-07T10:06:33","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T15:06:33","slug":"river-north-clean-streets-a-cleaner-safer-more-compassionate-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsite.rnrachicago.org\/?p=14029","title":{"rendered":"River North Clean Streets – A Cleaner, Safer & More Compassionate Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"River North is a unique and wonderful neighborhood with miles of riverfront, historic architecture, world class dining and thriving nightlife.<\/p>\n

The Problem:\u00a0<\/strong>Unfortunately, our many visitors often leave a shocking amount of litter behind when they head home after a night on the town. Since the Department of Streets and Sanitation has limited resources on weekends, the neighborhood has to live with unsightly and unsanitary streets and sidewalks until Monday morning.<\/p>\n

The Solution: \u00a0<\/strong>The River North Clean Streets<\/a> has arranged for Cleanslate Chicago<\/a>\u00a0 to tidy up our neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday mornings. \u00a0In their bright yellow vests, the friendly, well trained Cleanslate crews pick up tons of garbage and recyclable materials, leaving our community cleaner, safer and healthier.<\/p>\n

The Benefits<\/strong>: \u00a0Keeps our neighborhood looking great, promotes recycling, deters crime, improves public health and safety and provides life-changing support, training and temporary employment for hardworking Cleanslate interns eager to move toward self sufficiency.<\/p>\n

Now in it’s third successful year, River North Clean Streets<\/a> is a 501(c)3 non-profit, jointly managed by the River North Residents Association<\/a> and the River North Business Association<\/a> and endorsed by both Alderman Brendan Reilly and Commander Daniel O’Shea.<\/p>\n

In 2018:<\/strong><\/p>\n