August 29, 2025 By

Update from the Cabrini NOW Team – August 29, 2025

As August comes to a close, we would like to provide you with a quick update on our work to finalize the Cabrini NOW framework plan.
We are so grateful to the hundreds of community members who have engaged with us during this process, including the 44 individuals who shared feedback with us during the most recent comment period.
When the public comment period closed in mid-June, we expected to have the report finalized by end of July. The final report is nearly complete, and we now anticipate sharing it with you and publicly in September.
The final report will include edits to the draft based on feedback, updated appendix information, a summary report of the comments we received during the final public comment period, and a summary table outlining the main changes that have been made between the draft and the final document.
Transparency and accessibility will continue to be important to us. When we share the final version with you, it will be posted on our website. We will also leave the draft report and all the materials from the community engagement process including presentation materials, meeting recordings and engagement summaries on our website.
We are looking forward to sharing the final materials with you soon. Your input has helped shaped the plan, and the future of redevelopment in the Cabrini community.
Thank you,
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August 27, 2025 By

One Minute Survey – Proposed Prohibitions on CPD Traffic Stop

One Minute Survey: Should the Chicago Police Department be PROHIBITED from Conducting Certain Traffic Stops?

Please complete the one-minute survey below.

WE WANT YOUR VOICES TO BE HEARD! 

Background – On July 31, 2025, a majority of the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability (the Commission) voted to support new PROHIBITIONS on CPD’s ability to conduct certain traffic stops. This is NOT the final vote and the Commission has requested additional public input.

Proposed Prohibition: “The Chicago Police Department shall be PROHIBITED from conducting a traffic stop or temporarily detaining a driver of a vehicle that is not a commercial, livery or chauffeured vehicle where the primary basis for the stop is any of the following violations:

• A missing or improperly displayed front license plate, so long as the vehicle has a properly displayed rear license plate;
• A displayed registration sticker that has expired within one year;
• Improper license plate fastening or positioning where the license plate is otherwise clearly displayed;
• Improper rear license plate illumination;
• One non-functioning headlight, taillight, or brake light during daylight if the vehicle has at least one functioning headlight, taillight, and brake light; and
• Operating a vehicle with a loud sound system.”

THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WILL BE ACCUMULATED, PRESENTED TO DECISION-MAKERS, AND SHARED WITH ALL THOSE RESPONDING.

Click on the box below to complete the One Minute Survey and VOICE YOUR OPINION.

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August 18, 2025 By

Coffee & Conversation with the 18th District Commander – August 21st 10:00 am

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August 18, 2025 By

Air Quality Sensor Installation in the 42nd Ward

The Chicago Department of Public Health installed air quality sensors on several light poles throughout the 42nd Ward the weekend of August 15. These sensors are part of the Chicago Air Sensor Network, which aims to help residents understand the air conditions in their area.

These sensors only record air quality and are not equipped to record audio or video. The program’s results will be shared with the public. Installation of these sensors will continue through the end of the summer.

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August 12, 2025 By

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – RNRA Back-to-School Bash

The Bash has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions.

MOANA 2! – CANCELLED

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August 8, 2025 By

Bally’s Casino – August 4, 2025 Meeting of the Mayor’s Casino Community Advisory Council

On August 4th, the Mayor’s Casino Advisory Council met.  RNRA has had a representative on this committee since the disucssions on the casino began.

This council is made up of:

  • Neighborhood Representatives
  • Issue Experts

Other participants in the CAC meetings include:

  • Aldermanic Offices
  • City Staff including Department of Planning members
  • Bally’s and Development Partners

 

Please CLICK HERE to see the August 4th presentation with the most current information.

RNRA has and will continue to post updates on our website RNRAChicago.org under the menu item Chicago Casino.  You will find history and current information at this link.  

 

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August 8, 2025 By

Halsted St & Chicago Ave River Bridge Project Starting August 4

On August 4th,CDOT began a major reconstruction project on Halsted St and the Chicago Ave River Bridge. The Chicago Ave Bridge will be replaced, and contractors will install a new riverwalk connection, protected bike lanes, landscaping, CTA bus lanes, street lighting, and new traffic signals.

Starting August 4, Halsted St will be closed in both directions from the river’s north branch to Ancona St, and Chicago Ave traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Peoria St to Kingsbury St. These changes will remain in effect until October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Ave will be implemented. Work will begin at 7am and conclude at 3:30pm on weekdays, with the possibility for work on Saturdays during the same hours. During construction, the following detours will be implemented: northbound detour via Grand Ave, Orleans St, and Division St to continue on Halsted St; southbound detour via Division St, LaSalle Dr, and Grand Ave to continue on Halsted St.

Click here for a map of the proposed project area. The work on Halsted Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2026, and work on the Chicago Avenue Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of the year 2026.

Traffic Patterns/Bus Route Detours 
  • Halsted Street fully closed in both directions between Grand and Division.
    • Northbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Grand Ave, Northbound on Orleans St, Westbound on Division St, back to Halsted St
    • Southbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Division St, Southbound on LaSalle Dr,  Westbound on Grand Ave, back to Halsted St
    • #8 Halsted Street CTA Bus reroute details
  • Chicago Avenue reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. This traffic pattern will remain in place through October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Avenue will be implemented.
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August 8, 2025 By

RNRA Dog Pop-Up Event at Larrabee/Erie Dog Friendly Area – August 9

Click here for a PDF of the flyer.

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August 8, 2025 By

Pitch in for the Parks – Saturday August 9th! Join us at Ward Park

Come join us in Ward Park and Pitch In for the Parks! We will be picking up trash August 9 from 9-11 am in our amazing Ward Park. All supplies are provided. Please sign up with the following link so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone.

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August 7, 2025 By

Assumption Catholic Church Blood Drive

Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. On September 8, 2025 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm, the Assumption Church Men’s Group is hosting a blood drive in the parish center, 323 W. Illinois Street. To print a PDF of the flyer to distribute, CLICK HERE.

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