RNRA MISSION

RNRA was established in 1997 to enhance the quality of life in River North by facilitating cooperation between residents, businesses and government; promoting responsible real estate development; improving infrastructure and amenities; and advocating for a safe and vibrant neighborhood.

Bylaws (PDF)

The RNRA…

• Represents dozens of homeowners’associations and nearly 10,000 residents.
• Conducts reviews of planned real estate developments with recommendations and escalation of community concerns to Alderman Reilly and the Department of Planning.
• Keeps members informed through e-newsletters, community meetings and our popular website, which receives tens of thousands of visitors every year.
• Conducts annual forums to provide support, education and resources to new and existing members of local homeowners’association boards.
• Encourages the expansion and improvement of pubic green spaces.
• Hosts a free outdoor film festival each summer in Erie Park.
• Initiated a weekend street cleaning program to beautify the area, deter crime and provide training and jobs for at-risk individuals, all at no cost to residents.
• Conducts online surveys to solicit public input on necessary infrastructure repairs and improvements and many other important neighborhood issues.
• Provides financial and promotional support to charities serving the homeless, helping children and animals in need, and protecting the environment.
• Works with 18th District Police and CAPS officials to promote public safety initiatives.
• Partners with local businesses, city officials, police and regulators to improve residential quality-of-life near local liquor establishments.
• Is the exclusive host of Chicago’ best summer event, the Taste of River North!

River North Residents Association
www.rnrachicago.org

“Your voice in shaping the River North community.”

River North Residents Association
P.O. Box 10924 Chicago, Illinois 60610
Phone: 312.235.2617

info@rnrachicago.org
www.rnrachicago.org

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RNRA Leadership Team
President: Mike Riordan	mriordan@rnrachicago.org
Vice President: Paulette Rodriguez	prodriguez@rnrachicago.org
Secretary: Andrew Schaefer	aschaefer@rnrachicago.org
Treasurer: Sherry Friedman	sfriedman@rnrachicago.org
Membership Chair: Sheila Lyons	slyons@rnrachicago.org
Marketing Chair:   Open
Park Advisory Council Chair: Isabelle Baird	ibaird@rnrachicago.org
Parents Liaison: Lana Berkovich	lberkovich@rnrachicago.org
RNBA Liaison: Bob Gottfred	rgottfred@rnrachicago.org
Development Chair: Andrew Schaefer	aschaefer@rnrachicago.org
Commerce Committee Chair: Open
Philanthropy Liaison: Open
Dog Owners Liaison: Open
Public Safety Liaison: Maralyn Owen	mowen@rnrachicago.org
Event Management Chair: Open
Hospitality Liaison: Open
General Information	info@rnrachicago.org
Interim Web Master: Brian Israel	bisrael@rnrachicago.org
Office Manager:  Karen Jones	kjones@rnrachicago.org
General Phone Number	(312) 235-2617
Mailing Address	River North Residents Association P.O. Box 10924 Chicago, Illinois 60610