Thank you to everyone that came out to the RNRA and Friends of the Parks Earth Day Clean-up in Ward Park Saturday April 20th. The park look great! Save the date for our next clean-up “Pitch in for the Parks” on Saturday June 15th from 9:00 to 11:00.
April 5, 2024 By
Street Sweeping Began Monday, April 1st
Chicago’s annual street sweeping season began earlier this week and runs through mid-November or later, weather permitting. Throughout the season, the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) deploys mechanical street sweepers at regularly scheduled times to clear debris from Chicago streets. Dozens of street sweepers have begun to clear the debris and leaves that have accumulated during winter months on both residential and arterial streets.
Residents are reminded to check for the bright orange signs announcing temporary parking restrictions. These signs are posted two days prior to scheduled street sweeping events. Some streets also have permanently posted signs that specify a once-per-week period when parking is prohibited for street sweeping.
Residents can also track the City’s street sweeping fleet in real time through the Sweeper Tracker online tool.
For more information, or to view the 2024 street sweeping schedule, visit the DSS website. Residents can also call 311 or check Sweeper Tracker to find the dates and locations of street sweeping in their area.
April 5, 2024 By
18th Police District Council April Meeting
The 18th Police District Council April monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Arrive early at 5pm if you’d like a tour of the Anit-Cruelty Society!
Where: Anti-Cruelty Society at 510 N. LaSalle Dr. Parking Information: The Anti-Cruelty Society’s parking lot is complimentary. Enter off Wells Street, immediately south of Grand Avenue.
GUEST SPEAKER: Chief Tracy Senica, Juvenile Justice Division, Cook County State’s Attorney Office. Chief Senica will discuss the challenge of holding juveniles accountable for their actions while providing paths for safe and legal future.
RSVPs appreciated, but not required.
The 18th District Police Council acts as a bridge between the community and the police, voicing the community’s concerns, needs, and interests. The council works closely with local police and other authorities to improve safety and security in the district. View more here on chicago.gov.
March 31, 2024 By
Register Today! Earth Day Clean-up in Montgomery Ward Park – April 20th
REGISTER TODAY
TWO-PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED
STEP 1: RSVP HERE
STEP 2: CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE REQUIRED CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT WAIVER.
March 22, 2024 By
Jesse White Park – Spring Programs April 8 through June 9
Check out the Spring Programs offered at Jesse White Park beginning April 8 through June 8.
March 21, 2024 By
RNRA Family Event – Plant & Play – June 8th – Register now!
Join us in Ward Park for games, activities, giveaways, treats and more! Kids (12 & under) can plant their own flower and take it home! Registration is Free. Donations are welcome. CLICK HERE for a copy of the flyer.
March 15, 2024 By
2024 May CAPS Beat Meetings
Be part of the solution!
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This is an opportunity for you to engage with your Beat Officers.
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.
To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
May 14 (Tuesday): Beats 1822/1823 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street
May 15 (Wednesday): Beat 1214 7:00 p.m. Eckhart Park, 1330 W. Chicago Avenue
May 16 (Tuesday): Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Clark Street Apartments 1201 N. Clark Street
May 21 (Tuesday): Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Merchandise Mart (theMart) – 2nd floor Food Court
May 23 (Thursday): Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University 303 E. Superior Street
See the full 18th District 2024 schedule and save the dates on your calendar Click Here.
See the full 12th District 2024 schedule and save the dates on your calendar Click Here.
CAPS Beat Meetings are also posted on the RNRA Event Calendar which can be found on RNRAChicago.org and on the My River North mobile app.
