Support your local Firefighters! The Ignite the Spirit 2024 Calendar is now available (Only $10!) Give back to those who selflessly and courageously serve our community. Ignite the Spirit is a charity established by the Chicago Fire Department. For more information, CLICK HERE.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Chicago Police Department invite you to attend the Senior Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The Academy is a six-week program designed to give seniors an overview of the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in Cook County. The curriculum offers participants an in depth look at law enforcement agency operations, as well as specific crime prevention methods, including personal safety, gang and drug awareness, home protection and avoiding scams and con games.
To attend an academy in your area, or schedule one at your facility for your group of seniors, please call 708-865-7341.
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the flyer/
Join RNRA for the first I Love River North Happy Hour of 2024! Hosted by River North Bistro and Twenty-Six Chicago, it’s a great way to start the year off right, reconnecting with friends and neighbors and making new connections.
You will be welcomed with a cocktail at River North Bistro and then head upstairs to Twenty-Six for an open bar with wine, locally crafted beers, delicious appetizers and a stunning view of the city, courtesy of our generous hosts and sponsors and all included in your ticket price.
When: Wednesday, March 6 – 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: River North Bistro, 660 N State Street/Twenty-Six Chicago
Tickets: $40 in advance $50 at the door – Food & Beverage included
Raffle: $250 Gift Certificate to River North Bistro and one night stay for two at EuroStar Magnificent Mile Hotel. Raffle Tickets available at the event – $10 each or 3 for $20.
River North Bistro
Twenty Six – An Event Venue
The Anti-Cruelty Society is waiving all fees for all animals in the month of December during our Home for the Howlidays adoption promotion! Throughout the entire month of December, we invite you to stop in and meet with our available dogs, cats, and small animals to see if it’s a good fit! For more information, CLICK HERE.
For a PDF of this flyer click here.
Please join RNRA and other neighborhood organizations in helping the 18th District CPD collect NEW toys for our neighborhood youth (ages 5-16). Also accepting NEW coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, thermos, and school supplies. To print a copy of this flyer, CLICK HERE.
Collecting through December 16th
Drop-Off Location: 18th District Police Station at Lobby 1160 N. Larrabee
For more information please call the 18th District CAPS office at 312-742-5778 or email CAPS.018district@chicagopolice.org
Please join the 18th District and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to engage in a conversation about retail crime.
When: December 12 (Tue) 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Moody Church – 1635 N. LaSalle Drive
Please register for this event below.
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the flyer
Please join us to review Public Safety Issues of the 18th Police District.
December 19, 2023
6PM
18th Police District Station
1160 N. Larrabee
RSVP Appreciated, but not required.
Clothing Donations and Donations of Personal Care Items for Migrants can be arranged with the Church of the Ascension.
The Church has a Refugee Free Store for the area.
Families Can Shop here on Wednesdays.
10 am – 2 pm
Call Liz to Schedule a drop off time.
1133 N LaSalle
920-254-4735
Park Community Church at 1001 N Crosby
is Collecting Clothing for Refugee Free Stores in Rogers Park.
Park Community Church 1001 N Crosby has a donation center located by the NE corner of the parking garage, donations can be put on the picnic tables. The garage is open during business hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat and Sun 8-noon. They are collecting winter clothing (shirts, sweaters/sweatshirts, pants, boots, tennis shoes, hats, gloves, coats, socks, new underwear) for Migrants. It is helpful if you can label bags with the size and what type of clothing (example: Women’s shirts and pants size small). The clothing will go to Migrants in Uptown and at various shelters in Chicago. If you have further questions contact Ruth 312-833-2569.
How to Help with Tutoring
Project Education Plus has regular After School tutoring and now English Language Learning tutoring.
Call Vince Carter if you want to volunteer to tutor 312-520-0905
Holy Family Church
542 W Hobbie
2 pm – 6 pm
Spanish speaking is not necessary but helpful.
This is an important in-person educational presentation hosted by the 18th District CPD and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to learn how criminal cases proceed through the justice system and an overview of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act.
When: November 27 (Monday) 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wintrust Bank – 100 W. North Avenue
Please note, this is a hybrid event and can be accessed on ZOOM too. Please use ZOOM ID: 882-0095-7970
Questions: Contact 18th District CAPS Office (312) 742-5778 or email CAPS.018District@Chicagopolice.org
Click here for a PDF of the flyer.
The Chicago Police Department, in partnership with Hyundai, will be providing free anti-theft software updates Nov 3, 4 and 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox Park) Parking Lot G. For more information contact Rocio Prieto, Office of Community Policing (312-745-5900) or go to www.hyundaiantitheft.com
