RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Beef & Liberty Bar

March 10th (Tuesday)

Attention RNRA Members – Before you order tickets, see your Property Manager for a Special Promo Code with $10 Discount. Discount can only be applied at the time of registration, not after. This discount is only available to residents of RNRA Member properties.

$40 Early Bird Special- Through February 23

$50 – February 24 and at the door

Ticket price includes two (2) drink tickets and delicious British Bar Bites. $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Get Behind the Vest program.

Get your tickets now! Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly.

Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door

$10 each or 3/$20

All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c) non profit

 

2026 February CAPS Beat Meetings via Zoom

         Be part of the solution!

NEW – ADDED BEAT MEETINGS VIA ZOOM

We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting.

The Chicago Police Department’s Beat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem-solving. These meetings are held in person. New for 2026, District 18 has arranged for remote participation which occur in February (different dates than in-person meetings).  All Zoom Meetings will be 1/2 hour and are accessible using this link:

HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/89029268918 (Copy link into your browser)

Click here to find which beat you reside in. You may also call 312-742-5778 or email CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org for more information about the 18th District CAPS office.

February 4 (Wednesday):  Beats 1822/1823    Remote meetings by Zoom will be held at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively.

February 4 (Wednesday):  Beats 1821/1824   Remote meetings by Zoom will be held  at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.

February 5th (Thursday):  Beats 1831/1832  Remote meetings by Zoom will be held  at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively. 

February 5 (Thursday):  Beats 1833/1834  Remote meetings by Zoom will be held h at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.

2026 Full year Schedules

In Person CAPS Beat Meetings are also posted on the RNRA Event Calendar which can be found on RNRAChicago.org and on the My River North mobile app. You can find reference to the remote dates noted on the calendar for the in-person dates.

 

18th Police District Council Meeting – February 24th


You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 pm at The Anti-Cruelty Society at 157 W. Grand Avenue. Their in-door parking lot is accessible from Wells Street, just south of Grand Avenue. A guest speaker will be announced shortly. The District Councilors will provide updates and Commander Bielfeldt from the18th Police District, or his representative, will attend to comment on safety trends and answer questions.

Come at 5:30 if you would like to have a tour of the Anti-Cruelty and perhaps adopt an animal!

REGISTRATION LINKS

CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.

CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.

Coffee with 18th District Commander

 

Have coffee and share conversation with the Commander of the 18th District CPD.

 

Anti-Cruelty – Be Their Valentine – Adoption Event

Be Their Valentine this February at Anti-Cruelty. From February 6 through February 15, we are offering $14 adoption fees to help more animals find the love they deserve. Whether you are looking for a loyal companion or a new best friend, now is the perfect time to open your heart and your home. Visit our website and our Downtown Chicago Adoption Center to meet your match. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Filming – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Tuesday, February 10, 2026

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Meet the Designers Event presented by RNDD & RNRA

Meet the RNDD Designers

On the last Tuesday of January, we were graciously invited to collaborate with the River North Design District on their “Meet the Designers” event, hosted by Chicago realtor Millie Rosenbloom at the Altalia Furniture showroom – right here in our backyard. The evening brought together nine local design studios: Adina Hall Design, Abrams Valenti Interiors, Blutter Shiff Design, Jasmin Reese Interiors, Joyful Designs Studio, Leah Bolger Interior Design, Metro Design Build, Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors, and Vincere Interiors to showcase their beautiful and inspiring work. The event was a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with designers and experience the talent that defines our neighborhood. It served as a wonderful reminder of the energy and innovation that make River North such a vibrant, design-driven place to live, work, and gather.

VOTE NOW for 2026 Movies in Ward Park – Closes 2/6

This is your chance to vote for RNRA’s 2026 Summer “Movies in the Park” (Ward Park).  Voting closes at midnight on February 6th!

March 17 Primary Election

The 2026 General Primary Election is March 17, 2026. This election determines party nominees for federal, state, county, and local offices on the ballot in Chicago. The Board provides official forms and tools for registering to vote, updating your registration, and applying for vote by mail. Information on Vote By Mail, Early Voting, the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster, and other dates and services can be found below.

Only 1 in 5 Chicagoans registered to vote cast a ballot in the last midterm election in 2022 (click here to read more about the low turnout). Please vote to make your voice heard.

Vote By Mail Information
Register to Vote By Mail by clicking here

NOTE: The Board will begin mailing ballots to those on the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster and vote by mail applicants in early February 2026. Applications to receive a mail ballot must be received by the Board no later than March 12, 2026. Mail ballots must be postmarked by March 17, 2026, to count.

Early Voting Information (Begins in all 50 Wards on March 2, 2026)
You may find a list of early voting dates and locations by clicking here.
March 2 through March 17 hours of operation: 
Weekdays: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Election Day (March 17): 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Voter Registration and Address Changes
To register to vote or update your address on your voter registration record, use the Illinois Voter Registration Application* available from the Board’s site by clicking here.

*Last Day to register using the online application is March 1, 2026. It reopens on March 19, 2026

The official downloadable form for registration or address updates is here.

Grace Period and Same-Day Registration
Illinois law allows voters to register or update their registration and vote during the grace period at early voting sites and at the Board office through Election Day if they missed the standard registration deadline. Check the official Chicago Board of Elections site for exact grace period details and locations by clicking here.

Election Day
The Primary Election is scheduled for March 17, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at your assigned precinct polling place. You may vote in person on Election Day if you have not voted early or by mail. For polling location lookup, click here. 

Polling Place Lookup
Find your polling place and voter information by clicking here.

Meet the RNDD Interior Designers

RNRA has partnered with the River North Design District (RNDD) to offer residents an opportunity to meet interior designers and explore ideas, tips, and inspiration for refreshing, redesigning, or remodeling your  home. Enjoy a relaxed, showroom-style setting with light bites and beverages provided. This event will take place on January 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Altalia Furniture at 410 W. Grand Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited for this event, so get your tickets as soon as possible.
Attention RNRA Members – Before you order tickets, see your Property Manager for a Special Promo Code to get a  $10 Discount. Discounts can only be applied at the time of registration, not after. This is only available to residents of RNRA Member properties.
Tickets and detailed information are available HERE or by scanning the QR Code in the flyer.  If you scroll to ” Overview, then Meet the Designers,” you will see  information about each interior designer.