Click on the image below to view an interactive map of the 2015 Street Sweeping Schedule for the months of April and May 2015 only.   

For the first few weeks of the street sweeping season, DSS will operate using the old ward boundaries. An updated sweeping schedule will be released when they switch to the current, new ward boundaries.

To download the schedule through May 15, click here to visit their website.

Your River North Residents Association (RNRA) is hosting our annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th beginning at noon in Montgomery Ward Park. This is another FREE RNRA event. The Egg hunt will START promptly at 12:30pm.

To make sure we have enough eggs, please RSVP to lberkovich@rnrachicago.org.

RNRA is an ALL volunteer neighborhood association and we welcome residents who would like to help us even for 1/2 hour before, during or after our event.  If interested, please contact us info@rnrachicago.org. As our River North families keep growing, we can only host events with help from you!

This week is your last chance to vote early in the April 7th Mayoral Election.  It is important that every Chicagoan exercise their right to vote!

Hurry, Early Voting is only offered until Saturday, April 4th.

Downtown Early Voting Sites:

• Chicago Board of Elections
  69 W. Washington Street, Lower Level Conference Room

• Museum of Broadcast Communications
  360 N. State Street
• Access Living 
  115 W. Chicago Avenue

City elections have a direct impact on our daily lives, especially when it comes to major policy decisions that impact our quality-of-life and local tax burden. Don’t let someone else pick your next Mayor for you – take 5 minutes to cast your ballot for Chicago Mayor.

      

• WHAT: SW corner of West Hubbard Street and North Wells Street
• WHO: Hosted by Alderman Brendan Reilly and River North Residents Association WHEN: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 6:00 pm
• Where: Paris Club, 59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

The votes have been counted…and the six movies that will be shown in the A. Montgomery Ward Park during RNRA’s  Summer 2015 season are:

“Unbroken”, “The Fugitive,” “Into the Woods,” “Groundhog Day”, “A League of Their Own,” and “Frozen – Sing Along.”

Our first movie will begin June 16th. Other dates will be announced once confirmed by the Chicago Park District.

Movies are sponsored by your River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Chicago Park District.

The roots of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can be traced as far back as 1847!  The Show, held each March at Chicago’s Navy Pier (March 14-22, 2015), is an experience for the senses, invoking memories of spring after a typically long and cold Chicago winter.

Presented by Mariano’s, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show creates an experience that the attendee will never forget by presenting realistic, as well as DIY solutions to inspire, educate and motivate the next generation of gardener.

For More information.

Online registration for spring park programming opens this week. The Park District works with residents to ensure that programming is affordable regardless of income level. In December, the Park District launched a redesign of the registration site, including a mobile friendly version.  Learn more about the design changes here.

Residents can register for programs online. Spring registration stared Monday, February 23 for parks located WEST of California Ave. and opened Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00am for parks EAST of California Ave. In-person registration for most parks begins on Saturday, February 28 for most parks.  Spring programs and activities begin the week of March 30, and end the week of June 1st.

Register for spring programs and earn 400 Park Points™ per registration (up to 2,000 total points for spring session). Visit www.chiparkpoints.com to learn more.

For more information, contact your local park, call 312-742-PLAY or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Important Election Reminder for Downtown Residents!

Election Day is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 24th!

Please don’t forget to participate in the Municipal Election tomorrow – Tuesday, February 24th, 2015. Make sure your vote counts!

On Tuesday, February 24th, voters will cast ballots to ELECT a candidate for the following offices:

• Mayor
• City Clerk
• City Treasurer
• Alderman

Chicago voters will also DECIDE various advisory/non-binding referenda on:

• Whether employers should be required to offer paid leave in the event of illness, domestic violence or an emergency school closing (citywide)
• Whether workers who commit domestic violence should be required to receive treatment as a condition of continued employment (citywide)
• Whether Chicago or Illinois should seek a system of campaign finances that involve a mix of small, private contributions and public funding (citywide)

Vote on Election Day!

Polling locations will be open from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Polling stations close promptly at 7:00pm; however, voters waiting in line at 7:00pm will be allowed to cast their ballot. 

To check the status of your registration and locate your polling location, enter your address and last name in the Board of Elections voter lookup tool.

Complete information for voters is available on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website, www.chicagoelections.com.

Noogie Family Movie Night is this week! Come to the Wells Street Clubhouse on Thursday, Feb 26th at 5:30pm to enjoy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/1DkF89C