Join us in A. Montgomery Ward Park on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The park is located at 630 N. Kingsbury (Kingsbury and Eire). Gloves and bags will be supplied!
TO REGISTER
or click on the QR Code in the flyer
May 23, 2026 By
Join the Chicago Help Initiative’s “Run with CHI” Team for the 2026 Run Mag Mile 5K/10K
Join the Chicago Help Initiative’s “Run with CHI” team at the 2026 Run Mag Mile 5K/10K and help support our work serving people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Runners of all experience levels are welcome and receive discounted registration, a team T-shirt, and the chance to help fund meals, outreach, and job readiness support. Team members can also enjoy a practice run and a fun volunteer morning serving coffee and snacks to the community. To Register Click on the QR Code in the poster or register HERE.
May 20, 2026 By
Upcoming CPD CAPS BEAT Meetings
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.
NEW IN 2026 in the 18th District – Beat Meetings are held every month alternating between in person and Zoom.
To access the June & August Zoom Meetings CLICK HERE.
June 3rd and August 12
- 1822 – 1:00 p.m.
- 1823 – 1:30 p.m.
- 1821 – 2:00 p.m.
- 1822 – 2:30 p.m.
June 4th and August 13
- 1831 – 1:00 p.m.
- 1832 – 1:30 p.m.
- 1833 – 2:00 p.m.
- 1834 – 2:30 p.m.
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If you are in the 12th District, there are only In-Person Meetings
Beat 1214: June 16th & Aug 12th (No July Meeting) – 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: July 14 – Holy Family Church 542 W. Hobbie Street
- 1822 5:00 p.m.
- 1823 6:00 p.m.
Beats 1821/1824: July 16 – The 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: July 21 – Anti-Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle Drive – Enter through Grand Avenue Doors
- 1831 5:00 p.m.
- 1832 6:00 p.m.
Beats 1833/1834: July 23 – Northwestern University 303 E. Superior Street
- 1833 5:00p.m.
- 1834 6:00 p.m.
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Check https://twitter.com/ChicagoCAPS18
- Call 18th District CAPS Office at: (312) 742-5778
- Check https://twitter.com/ChicagoCAPS12
- Call 12th District CAPS Office at: (312) 746-8306
To see the schedule for all of District 018 and 012 CAPS Beat Meetings for 2026, CLICK HERE
May 18, 2026 By
Announcing RNRA 2026 Movies in the Park!
RNRA Presents & Underwrites
The Movies You Voted For
June 23 – Song Sung Blue
July 28 – Wicked for Good
August 11 – Zootopia 2
The free films begin at dusk, weather permitting. For more information, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.7529 or 312.747.2001 (TTY). Call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and weather-related cancellations at 312.742.1134. Also, check RNRAChicago.org and RNRA Facebook page. Movies in the Parks is presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks. City of Chicago | Mayor, Brandon Johnson Chicago Park District | Board of Commissioners. Arts programming in neighborhoods across the city advances the goals of the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Cultural Plan. Learn more atwww.nightoutintheparks.com
As a reminder, there is a DFA (Dog Friendly Area) located in the north section of Ward Park along Larrabee. Out of respect for your fellow moviegoers, please do not bring your pup to the movies.
Movies in the Parks is supported by
A huge THANK YOU to our local Movies in the Park sponsors whose generous support makes this program possible
Full Season Sponsors – All Movies
Associa Chicagoland
Classical Music Chicago
Companion Animal Hospital
Sinya
Tao Chicago
Wintrust River North
Partial Season Sponsors
River North Design District
Become a movie sponsor?
Click HERE for more information.
May 15, 2026 By
Chicago File Department presents Camp Courage
CLICK HERE for the Chicago Fire Department’s Camp Courage Application Form Summer 2026
Camp Courage, is an exciting and empowering summer experience hosted by the Chicago Fire Department. This unique camp is designed for youth ages 13–18 and offers a hands-on introduction to the world of firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). Over the course of three days, participants will take part in physical fitness training, firefighting and EMS skill-building, team-based challenges, and mentorship with CFD professionals— all at no cost to families.
Camp Courage 2026 will run from June to July and will be held at various locations in the city. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony to celebrate each participant’s accomplishments.Space is limited, and participants will be selected based on eligibility, interest, and a short essay. A mandatory parent/guardian virtual orientation will be held prior to the start of camp, with materials shared via email. Please complete the form below to apply.
For questions, email: cfdcampcourage@cityofchicago.org
May 8, 2026 By
Coffee with the 18th District Commander – May 21st
When: May 21st (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Moody Bible Institute – 820 N. LaSalle
May 5, 2026 By
18th Police District Council Meeting – May
You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 12:30 pm at the Near North Public Library, 310 W. Division Street.
CTA Safety Update – Attend our May 26th meeting and learn about the latest crime trends and updates regarding public safety on the CTA. Kevin Ryan, Vice President of Security at the CTA will be our guest speaker. RSVP below!
In addition to our guest speaker, District Councilors will provide updates, and our 18th Police District Commander Bielfeldt (or his representative) will attend to provide safety updates.
PARKING: There is a parking lot just west of the library and there are meter spots on Division Street.
REGISTRATION LINKS
CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.
CLICK HERE to register for Zoom (View Only).
