RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at F1® Arcade Chicago on September 29th (Tuesday)

RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour

at F1® Arcade Chicago

September 29th (Tuesday)

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

  • $40.00 Advanced Tickets (Before member discount)
  • $50.00 – At 5:00 p.m. on day of event (Before member discount)

Ticket Price includes two drink tickets and delicious appetizers. Individuals will have an opportunity to “sample” simulators in a free 3.5 minute session on a select amount of machines near our event room. Simulator tickets for full racing sessions will also be available for purchase at F1 the night of the event or in advance at https://f1arcade.com/us/chicago

Don’t forget to stop at the RNRA Raffle Table where we will be raffling off gift cards to F1® Arcade so you can continue the experience! Other prizes will be listed soon!

Raffle Tickets will be sold at the event: $10 each or 3/$20!

All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c)(3) non profit. $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Healthy Schools Campaign.

ABOUT F1® ARCADE CHICAGO

BAR, DINE, RACE

F1® Arcade Chicago is bringing high-speed excitement to the windy city!

Now open in River North at the old Rock Bottom Brewery, get ready to gather your crew, sip on handcrafted cocktails (or mocktails), and take the wheel in a state-of-the-art Formula 1® simulator for an adrenaline-fueled adventure like no other. Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard racing enthusiast, F1® Arcade Chicago delivers the thrill of the track in an electrifying social setting.

Get ready to race, refuel, and reignite your competitive side.

PICK YOUR RACE MODE

Simulators are top-of-the-line, designed to emulate the thrills of F1® racing. Team up or go head to head. Hop on with your friends or family and experience the excitement and the full-motion of a Formula One® car as you drive around the world’s most iconic tracks.

$5.00 from Every Happy Hour Ticket will go toward

$5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Healthy Schools Campaign whose mission is to ensure that all children have access to healthy school environments where they can learn and thrive. Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization working at the national, state and local levels, is dedicated to helping schools provide students with healthy environments, nutritious food, comprehensive health services, access to healthy green outdoor spaces, and opportunities for physical activity and play. Their approach is strategic and comprehensive. HSC draws from its on-the-ground work with a broad set of stakeholders in Chicago Public Schools and districts across the country to advocate for programs and policies that support the long-term health and success of public school students.

Public Safety Policy Updates from Brian Hopkins – Chairman of the City Council Committee on Public Safety and Ward 2 Alderman

Help Shape the Future – Selecting the Next CPD Superintendent

Help Shape the Future Next Superintendent of Chicago Police Department

Your Voice Matters!

  1. Take the short survey (scan the code below) – What do you want to see in the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department?
  2. Join a listening session – Let your voice be heard!

September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) – 6:30 p.m.

DePaul College Prep

3300 N. Campbell Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

September 10, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:30 p.m.

Virtual Session

PITCH IN for the PARKS – October 3 – Register Below

Join RNRA for a A. Montgomery Ward Park Clean-up on Saturday October 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.   The park is located at 630 N. Kingsbury (Kingsbury & Erie).   Supplies provided (gloves, and trash grabber)  Registration Required.  CLICK HERE to print a copy of the flyer.

El Grito Fest Chicago Community Information Meeting – August 24th

El Grito Fest Chicago will take place September 12–13 as a community celebration of Latino heritage, with cultural performances, music, food, and family-friendly activities.

A community information meeting will be held on Zoom to provide residents with more information about the event and answer questions about potential traffic and neighborhood impacts.

Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Zoomd\
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EE9cb3gdSpOL6qU-pgIAsw

Residents with questions or concerns can also contact Event Manager Garett Buzil at 773-584-6665 or garett@chicagoevents.com.

Chicago River Swim – September 20th

Chicago River Swim  Friends of the Chicago River Cheering Section

Sunday, September 20 ~ 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.

The Jetty on the Chicago Riverwalk,
between Wells & Franklin – 260 W Wacker Dr.

Register Here

The beautiful clean waters of the Chicago River are hosting the Chicago River Swim on Sunday, September 20. This is the second year for this annual swimming competition put on by A Long Swim and Friends will be there to cheer on the swimmers! Join Friends of the Chicago River to celebrate this incredible event that showcases the progress made in the river’s water quality. FOCR will start gathering at 6:30 a.m. (come anytime!) at the Jetty on the Riverwalk (Wells to Franklin), where Friends helped guide the installation of floating habitat. Wear your Friends T-shirts! Coffee and donuts are on us. If you plan on coming, please sign up here so we know how many snacks to bring and can communicate should plans change due to crowds.

Coffee with 18th District Commander – August 20th

The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan – Ward Park August 29th for the Kids!

Description

Mary is fascinated by the legends of monsters in the Great Lakes. She invites audiences to join her on her treasure hunt for the elusive “dinosaur of Lake Michigan”, also known as a sturgeon. Taking place near Chicago’s bodies of water, “The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan” highlights the importance of community care in light of the ever growing climate emergency. Kerfuffle and Rabbitfoot Puppetry use hyper realistic animal puppets made out of recyclable items, live music, and physical storytelling to bring this participatory play to life. Best enjoyed by children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Upcoming CPD CAPS BEAT Meetings – September

We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting.  This is your chance to get involved

Unsure of your Beat?  To find your District & Beat, click HERE.

What is CAPS?  CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police.

CAPS meetings offer city 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.  The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.

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If you are in the 12th District, there are only In-Person Meetings

Beat 1214:  September 15   – Sterling Bay 333 N. Green Street 

  • 1214 7:00 p.m.

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JULY  IN-PERSON MEETINGS for District 18

Beats 1822/1823: Sept 8 – Holy Family Church 542 W. Hobbie Street

  • 1822 5:00  p.m.
  • 1823 6:00 p.m.

Beats 1821/1824:  Sept 10The Clark -1201 N. Clark Street

  • 1821 4:00 p.m. (Changed from 5:00 p.m.)
  • 1824 5:00 p.m. (Changed from 6:00 p.m.)

Beats 1831/1832:  Sept 15 Anti-Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle Drive – Enter through Grand Avenue Doors

  • 1831 5:00 p.m.
  • 1832 6:00 p.m.

Beats 1833/1834:  Sept 17  – Northwestern University 303 E. Superior Street

  • 1833 5:00p.m.
  • 1834 6:00 p.m.

OTHER RESOURCES:

To see the schedule for all of District 018 and 012 CAPS Beat Meetings for 2026,  CLICK HERE

https://rnrachicago.org/37599/