It’s Election Season
Save the Dates – Candidate Forums
February 25th & March 4th
The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) and River North Residents Association (RNRA) are pleased to announce two important candidate forums we are hosting for the upcoming election on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Registration and more details coming soon!
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NEW – ADDED BEAT MEETINGS VIA ZOOM
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Beat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem-solving. These meetings are held in person. New for 2026, District 18 has arranged for remote participation which occur in February (different dates than in-person meetings). All Zoom Meetings will be 1/2 hour and are accessible using this link:
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/89029268918 (Copy link into your browser)
Click here to find which beat you reside in. You may also call 312-742-5778 or email CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org for more information about the 18th District CAPS office.
February 4 (Wednesday): Beats 1822/1823 Remote meetings by Zoom will be held at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively.
February 4 (Wednesday): Beats 1821/1824 Remote meetings by Zoom will be held at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.
February 5th (Thursday): Beats 1831/1832 Remote meetings by Zoom will be held at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively.
February 5 (Thursday): Beats 1833/1834 Remote meetings by Zoom will be held h at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.
2026 Full year Schedules
In Person 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. You can find reference to the remote dates noted on the calendar for the in-person dates.
This is your chance to vote for RNRA’s 2026 Summer “Movies in the Park” (Ward Park). Voting closes at midnight on February 6th!
You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 pm at The Anti-Cruelty Society at 157 W. Grand Avenue. Their in-door parking lot is accessible from Wells Street, just south of Grand Avenue. A guest speaker will be announced shortly. The District Councilors will provide updates and Commander Bielfeldt from the18th Police District, or his representative, will attend to comment on safety trends and answer questions.
Come at 5:30 if you would like to have a tour of the Anti-Cruelty and perhaps adopt an animal!
REGISTRATION LINKS
CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.
CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.
Have coffee and share conversation with the Commander of the 18th District CPD.
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
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.
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On the last Tuesday of January, we were graciously invited to collaborate with the River North Design District on their “Meet the Designers” event, hosted by Chicago realtor Millie Rosenbloom at the Altalia Furniture showroom – right here in our backyard. The evening brought together nine local design studios: Adina Hall Design, Abrams Valenti Interiors, Blutter Shiff Design, Jasmin Reese Interiors, Joyful Designs Studio, Leah Bolger Interior Design, Metro Design Build, Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors, and Vincere Interiors to showcase their beautiful and inspiring work. The event was a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with designers and experience the talent that defines our neighborhood. It served as a wonderful reminder of the energy and innovation that make River North such a vibrant, design-driven place to live, work, and gather.
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.
