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!

• Gift Certificate to F1® Arcade Chicago – (several)
• $250 Gift Certificate to Chicago Chop House

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.

Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484, which establishes regulations on micromobility transportation that include age requirements, speed limits, and rules on where they can be operated. The bill creates new statewide standards for high-speed electric bikes (pedal-assist) and scooters, electric motorbikes, and electric unicycles and skateboards. I am pleased that Governor Pritzker, with the strong-hearted support of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, has enacted this common-sense legislation to regulate these devices and protect pedestrians, drivers, and non-electric bikers.

In 2025, I secured a commitment from Lime, one of the city’s scooter rental vendors, to install technology in all new devices to detect riding on sidewalks. Additionally, I have drafted legislation that requires the registration of Class 3 electric bikes (capable of 28 mph+) in the City of Chicago. The ordinance was introduced in the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, and you can view it here.

Strict and strong enforcement is necessary to address this issue. Enacting the Class 3 electric bike classification will make enforcement easier for the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Park District. I will also continue to advocate for designating CPD officers to patrol and stop e-bikes and motors in critical areas, such as along the Lakefront Trail.

Reckless e-scooter riding puts pedestrians in harm’s way and turns the public way into an unsafe environment. Together, with this new legislation, I am optimistic that city and state officials can work together to put an end to this irresponsible behavior and protect pedestrians from the unchecked danger that micromobility transportation can pose when left unregulated.

CLICK HERE for more information on Be the Bridge and to apply.  See chart below with positions.

Consider applying for opportunities with Be the Bridge.  And, if you live in River North, consider joining the RNRA Public Safety Committee too representing RNRA as an 18th District CAPS Community partner. Click here for a link to submit a Volunteer Application and a representative from RNRA will get in touch with you.

The RNRA Public Safety Committee meets every other month. We ask our comiittee members to attend Beat Meetings, 18th District Council Meetings, Coffee with the Commander, and engage in CPD Caps activities like those noted In CPD’s “Be the Bridge”. We especially need volunteers for Court Advocacy, Youth, Older Adults and Faith Based CPD Committees.

There are multiple community leader opportunities available!

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

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 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  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.