This is your chance to vote for RNRA’s 2026 Summer “Movies in the Park” (Ward Park).  Voting closes at midnight on February 6th!

The 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week begins Friday, January 23, and continues through Sunday, February 8. This 17-day celebration of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is one of the most anticipated culinary events of the year. Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

Be Their Valentine this February at Anti-Cruelty. From February 6 through February 15, we are offering $14 adoption fees to help more animals find the love they deserve. Whether you are looking for a loyal companion or a new best friend, now is the perfect time to open your heart and your home. Visit our website and our Downtown Chicago Adoption Center to meet your match. For more information, CLICK HERE.

March 10th (Tuesday)

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

$40 Early Bird Special- Through February 23

$50 – February 24 and at the door

Ticket price includes two (2) drink tickets and delicious British Bar Bites. $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation “Get Behind the Vest“ program.

Get your tickets now! Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly.

Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door

$10 each or 3/$20

All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c) non profit

The 2026 General Primary Election is March 17, 2026. This election determines party nominees for federal, state, county, and local offices on the ballot in Chicago. The Board provides official forms and tools for registering to vote, updating your registration, and applying for vote by mail. Information on Vote By Mail, Early Voting, the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster, and other dates and services can be found below.

Only 1 in 5 Chicagoans registered to vote cast a ballot in the last midterm election in 2022 (click here to read more about the low turnout). Please vote to make your voice heard.

Vote By Mail Information
Register to Vote By Mail by clicking here. 

NOTE: The Board will begin mailing ballots to those on the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster and vote by mail applicants in early February 2026. Applications to receive a mail ballot must be received by the Board no later than March 12, 2026. Mail ballots must be postmarked by March 17, 2026, to count.

Early Voting Information (Begins in all 50 Wards on March 2, 2026)
You may find a list of early voting dates and locations by clicking here.
March 2 through March 17 hours of operation: 
Weekdays: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Election Day (March 17): 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Voter Registration and Address Changes
To register to vote or update your address on your voter registration record, use the Illinois Voter Registration Application* available from the Board’s site by clicking here.

*Last Day to register using the online application is March 1, 2026. It reopens on March 19, 2026

The official downloadable form for registration or address updates is here.

Grace Period and Same-Day Registration
Illinois law allows voters to register or update their registration and vote during the grace period at early voting sites and at the Board office through Election Day if they missed the standard registration deadline. Check the official Chicago Board of Elections site for exact grace period details and locations by clicking here.

Election Day
The Primary Election is scheduled for March 17, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at your assigned precinct polling place. You may vote in person on Election Day if you have not voted early or by mail. For polling location lookup, click here. 

Polling Place Lookup
Find your polling place and voter information by clicking here.

Have coffee and share conversation with the Commander of the 18th District CPD.

         Be part of the solution!

Jan 20 (Tuesday):  Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 5th at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively. 

Jan 22 (Thursday):  Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 5th at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.

Feb 10 (Wednesday):  Beat 1214   7:00 p.m. Sterling Bay, 333 N. Green Street  No remote option.

2026 Full year Schedules