April 30, 2026 By
A.Montgomery Ward Park Playground Temp Closure
Resurfacing for the A. Montgomery Ward Playground (630 N. Kingsbury) will begin this coming Monday, May 4th. The playground will be closed for approximately 14 days during this process. Signs are scheduled to be posted at the park by 4/30/26.
April 29, 2026 By
Annual St. Jude Memorial March – May 3rd 8:00 a.m.
Show the Chicago Police Department your Support!
Line the Route along Michigan Avenue for the
St. Jude Memorial March on May 3rd
The annual St. Jude Memorial March will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
We encourage members of the public to join the Chicago Police Department along the route to honor all 608 fallen officers and their families.
Supporters can line the route along Michigan Ave. from Superior St. to Chicago Ave. and west on Chicago Ave. to Clark St.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 4:00 am – 12:00 pm
Street Closures and “No Vehicle Parking” Restrictions Times and Locations:
No Vehicle Parking
- Oak St to the Chicago River
- LaSalle St to St Clair St
Street Closures
- All Michigan Ave traffic will be closed from Pearson St to Wacker Dr
- All Chicago Ave traffic will be closed from Clark St to Mies Van der Rohe
- Dearborn St, State St, Wabash Ave, and Rush St
- Northbound traffic is closed at Huron St
- Southbound traffic is closed at Pearson St
- Superior St to Kinzie St
- Westbound traffic is closed at St Clair St
- Eastbound traffic is closed at Rush St
April 29, 2026 By
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation – Run to Remember
Join us for the 22nd Annual Run to Remember
Run. Walk. Never Forget.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Honor the 607 fallen Chicago Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The 5K run/walk raises funds to support families of fallen and catastrophically injured Chicago Police Officers. Since 2007, Total amount of assistance given to Chicago Police families in need is $24 million.
Join RNRA Members and the 18th District Chicago Police Department by registering for Team Blue for Bauer!
April 23, 2026 By
CPD Drive for Child Abuse Prevention Month – Ends April 30
To Print a PDF of the flyer, CLICK HERE.
April 17, 2026 By
Overflow Action Alert
Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:
* Delay showers and baths
* Flush less frequently
* Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine
Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall.
Learn how to prepare for stormwater at this link: https://mwrd.org/community-action/you-can-help-prevent-flooding-and-protect-water-quality.
Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action
Sign up to receive Overflow Action Alerts via text
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/YhH2xGP/MWRDSignup
Learn what you should do during flooding:
https://mwrd.org/community-action/what-you-should-do-during-flooding
Overflow Action Alerts are a joint initiative of the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River.
April 17, 2026 By
Earth Day Clean-up in Ward Park – April 18th
Join us on April 18th to celebrate Earth Day and clean-up A. Montgomery Ward Park (Kingsbury & Erie). 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
To register, SCAN the QR CODE above or CLICK HERE.
This is a collaboration with Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks.
April 17, 2026 By
CPMF BAUER Hockey Classic – Blackhawks alumni vs CPD Stars
CPMF Bauer Hockey Claissic
Blackhawks alumni vs. CPD Stars
The 2026 Paul R. Bauer Hockey Classic, featuring the Chicago Police Department Stars vs. Blackhawks Alumni, is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. Doors open at 7:30 pm, with the game beginning at 8:10 pm. The event supports the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
April 17, 2026 By
18th Police District Council Meeting – April 28th
You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on TUESDAY, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.
The Guest Speaker will be:
Anne McCord Rogers
Special Victims Bureau Chief
Cook County State’s Attorney Office
The Special Victims Bureau oversees cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, hate crimes, crimes against children and other violent crimes involving vulnerable victim populations, including children, seniors, and disabled individuals.
The meeting will be held 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.
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.
Please try to attend as this will be an interesting meeting!
REGISTRATION LINKS
CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.
CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.
April 10, 2026 By
Write a Letter to America with the Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library invites residents to write personal letters to America – sharing reflections, critiques, hopes, and stories rooted in Chicago experiences. This citywide initiative commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and creates space for civic reflection and storytelling.
Letters to America is a citywide letter-writing project to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Chicagoans are invited to reflect on their lives, communities, experiences in Chicago, and how those stories connect to a broader American story. These letters will become part of a permanent archival collection at the Chicago Public Library, preserving contemporary voices for future generations.
After August 31, all letters will be transferred to the Northside Neighborhood History Collection at Sulzer Regional Library to become part of the Letters to America Collection. Participants must be 18 years or older. All submissions require a signed Deed of Gift form.
Click here for more information.
