Apollo Chorus of Chicago presents Händel’s Messiah

Experience the power and beauty of the holiday season with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago as they present Händel’s Messiah on December 13th at Holy Name Cathedral (735 N State St). This timeless masterpiece will be brought to life by a 120-voice chorus and baroque orchestra. Get your tickets before they sell out! CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.

CLICK HERE for a PDF of the below flyer to post or distribute to your friends. 

 

December 13th CPD & Local Stakeholders’ Toy Gifting and Tree Lighting

Toy Gifting at Seward Park Fieldhouse, 375 W Elm, 2 – 4 pm followed by a outside tree lighting

Free Smoke Alarms for 42nd Ward Residents

Stop by Alderman Reilly’s Office in City Hall, Room 200 at 121 N. LaSalle Street for a free smoke detector! Smoke detectors can be picked up from the 42nd Ward Office between 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday. To coordinate picking up a smoke alarm, please call (312) 744-3062 or send a note via email (office@ward42chicago.com).

Most fires occur at night when people are sleeping. A smoke detector can alert you when there is a fire, in time to save your life. Below are some tips to ensure your smoke detector is properly installed and working correctly:

• Routinely test your detector correctly

• When a smoke detector sounds, get outside and call 911

• Install smoke detectors within 15 feet of any sleeping room and every level of your house

• Replace your smoke detector every 10 years. Write the installation date on the unit

• Don’t forget to install Carbon Monoxide detectors on every floor as well

• Any questions on smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, call the Chicago Fire Department Public Education Division at (312) 747-6691

A special thank you to the Chicago Fire Department for the smoke detectors.

18th Police District Council Meeting – Dec 16th


You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 pm at the 18th District Police Station, 1160 N. Larrabee Street.

District Councilors will provide updates and CPD 18th District Commander Beifeldt (or his representative) will provide information on public safety trends.

Parking is available in the adjacent Parking Lot south of the Station. Please park in Visitor spots.

Please RSVP below to save your spot!

REGISTRATION LINKS 

CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.

CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.

https://rnrachicago.org/35764/

Winter Parking Restrictions Begin December 1

With snow expected soon, we would like to remind all residents of the winter weather parking restrictions that run from December 1 – April 1, 3am – 7am daily. If you see a posted sign that says “No Parking” between 3am and 7am, that means that the winter overnight parking ban is in effect on this street, whether snow is present or not. Violating vehicles could be ticketed or towed.  More information on these “No Parking” signs can be found HERE.

Separately, the city also posts signage for designated “Snow Routes.” At the curb lane where this signage is posted, parking is only prohibited when over 2” of snow is present.

Visit the City of Chicago’s winter snow parking restrictions page to learn more. Chicagoans can visit chicagoshovels.org for a live snowplow tracker and other information.

Chicago Police Department Survey on Training Needs Assessement

18th District CPD Holiday Toy Drive – Make the holiday brighter for a child!

Donate individually or Organize a drive in your building!  CLICK HERE for a PDF of the flyer.

Drop off your donations at the 18th District Police Station at 1160 N. Larrabee.  If your building is organizing a drive and you need help transporting the donations to CPD call 312-742-5778.

2025 November 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.

Nov 11 (Tuesday):  Beats 1822/1823  5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street

Nov 13 (Thursday):  Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Clark Street Apartments 1201 N. Clark Street

Nov 18 (Tuesday):  Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address.

Nov 20 (Thursday):  Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street.

Nov 25 (Wednesday):  Beats 1214   6:00 p.m. 1121 N. Leavitt at Holy Trinity Cathedral.

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.

 

Coffee & Conversation with the Commander