RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Beef & Liberty Bar

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.

$50 – March 3 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.

BONUS:  Before you leave the event, pick up your ticket for a “free drink” when you return to Hawksmoor!

Do you plan to stay for dinner after the event?  Book your reservation ahead of time to ensure you get a table! Hawksmoor Chicago Restaurant – Chicago, IL | OpenTable

Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door

                                             $10 each or 3/$20

$700 Value – Lateral Fitness
  • Personal Training:  Two one-on-one sessions  or Two partner sessions.
  • Reformer Pilates:  Two one-on-one  sessions or Two partner sessions
  • One Massage or One TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) session:
  • Two  weeks of Chicago Strength in Motion small group training
$250 ValueDvida Spa – Face Reality Customized Facial with Dermaplaning. This facial is  customized,  designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and target individual skin concerns. It includes dermaplaning to gently remove dead skin and peach fuzz, leaving the skin smoother, brighter, and refreshed.
$150 Value Eurostar’s Magnificent Mile Hotel – One night stay for two
 $50 ValueHawksmoor Gift Card (Can be used at Hawksmoor or Beef & Liberty.  FIVE $50 Gift Certificates to raffle off – one per winner.
  • The first two winners will also receive  “Hawksmoor at Home” Cookbook + a bottle of Hawksmoor Barrel 81 Buffalo Trace – $100 value

All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c) non profit.

Dyeing of the Chicago River: Saturday, March 14

The annual dyeing of the Chicago River will take place on Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 am. The dyeing process typically ranges in length from 45 minutes to an hour, and the amount of time can depend on conditions.

The dye used by Local 130 to turn the Chicago River its iconic green color has been reviewed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which concluded that there is no toxic effect on the river. Other research indicates that fish are not affected or bothered by the dyeing, either.

Click here for more information.

Find Local Support with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County helps Veterans find support right in their own communities. Their team can assist in finding resources and assistance across a wide variety of issues and can connect Veterans with other service agencies and collaborators. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need, VACCC may be the place to start.  Click here for more information.

Earth Day Clean-up in Ward Park – April 18th

Join us on April 18th to celebrate Earth Day and clean-up A. Montgomery Ward Park (Kingsbury & Erie).  9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This clean-up is a collaboration with Friends of the Parks and Chicago Park District.

Stay tuned to this page for registration!  Coming Soon.

18th Police District Council Meeting – March 23rd – Monday


You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on MONDAY, March 23rd at 12:30 pm at the Near North Public Library, 310 W. Division Street. Please note this meeting is on Monday, rather than our typical day of Tuesday.

District Councilors will provide updates, and our 18th Police District Commander Bielfeldt (or his representative) will attend to provide safety updates.

PARKING: There is a parking lot just west of the library and there are meter spots on Division Street.

REGISTRATION LINKS

CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.

CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.

Forum for Cook County Board President Democratic Candidates – March 5th

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) and River North Residents Association (RNRA) are pleased to announce an important candidate forum we are hosting for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday March 17, 2026

This will be a Democratic Candidate forum for Cook County Board President Candidates primary election occurring March 17, 2026.

We have received confirmation of attendance from Brendan Reilly, but Toni Preckwinkle’s representative has told us that she has a scheduling conflict and will be unable to attend.  We will be holding the forum and maintaining the question-format session for the forum.

Event Date:  Thursday, March 5th

Registration is required for attendance. Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. The event will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.

https://rnrachicago.org/36267/

The Fugitive Filming Notice

https://rnrachicago.org/36205/

Anti-Cruelty – Be Their Valentine – Adoption Event

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.