To print a copy of this flyer, CLICK HERE.

For a PDF to print and post, click HERE.

The 18th Police District Council meeting is open to all. The Councils are tasked with making recommendations and holding monthly meetings to gather and relay information between citizens and the CPD.

When: Tuesday, August 22, 6:00 PM

Where: Park Community Church – 1001 N. Crosby Street

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RSVPS are appreciated.

Hello Neighbors,

We have a significant update to our agenda for our August 22ndDistrict Council meeting.  COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten will speak at the meeting to address the process followed when allegations are made against a Chicago police officer.  This is particularly relevant considering the recent allegation against an 18thDistrict Police Officer.  While reviews of allegations are an important element of oversight, it is also important to acknowledge an allegation must be evaluated and sustained before any judgements are made.

Please attend this meeting to understand the process following an allegation as well as updates on other public safety issues. We hope to see you there!

18th Police District Council Members:
Bob Johnson, Karen Kane, and Brad Kessler 

RNRA is back with another free fun Family Event!  Join us for o our Back to School Bash before the movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru”  There will crafts, music, games, and more. Families can snap a picture at our special photo station and then settle in to watch the movie in beautiful Ward Park!  CLICK HERE for a PDF of the Flyer.  The event is free but registration is required. Register below/

To print a PDF of this Alert, CLICK HERE.

The 18th Police District Council meeting is open to all. The Councils are tasked with making recommendations and holding monthly meetings to gather and relay information between citizens and the CPD.

When: Tuesday, July 25, 6:00 PM

Where: Old Town Triangle Association Building – 1763 N. North Park Avenue

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RSVPS are appreciated.

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.

July 18  (Tuesday):  Beats 1822/1823  5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street

July 19 (Wednesday):  Beat 1214 6:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 1118 N. Noble

July 25 (Tuesday):  Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Victory Italian, 434 W. Ontario Street

July 27 (Tuesday):  Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University 303 E. Superior Street

See the full 18th District 2023 schedule and save the dates on your calendar!  Click HERE.

See the full 12th District 2023 schedule and save the dates on your calendar!  Click HERE.

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.

July 11, 2023

Overflow Action Alert issued

More rain is on its way to Chicagoland. Conserve water now to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers:

• Delay showers and baths
• Flush less frequently
• Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from conveyance of water flow in local pipes, the groundwater table, undersized drainage designs and roof loads, and sump pumps attached to house lines. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall. Learn more about how to prepare for stormwater here: https://mwrd.org/flood-prevention-101.

MWRD staff work 24/7 protecting the water environment, mitigating flooding, managing waterway elevations, and keeping operations moving at its seven treatment plants. The MWRD treats an average of 1.47 billion gallons of wastewater per day, but that number can soar above 2 billion with intensive rainstorms. After consecutive days of rain, there is less capacity for the MWRD to hold and treat the additional water. Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/overflow-prevention.

For more information and explanations about how the MWRD’s infrastructure and waterway system operate, visit these links:

Learn about the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP).

https://mwrd.org/tunnel-and-reservoir-plan-tarp

Understand how the Chicago Area Waterway System works.

https://mwrd.org/chicago-area-waterway-system

We created a booklet about understanding how sewers work – we also have this as a PowerPoint presentation that we can bring to communities and organizations.

https://mwrd.org/understanding-your-sewer

We offer a live virtual tour once a month, there is a recorded tour, plus we give thousands of people locally and from around the world tours of our facilities, including the TARP pumping stations and reservoir.

https://mwrd.org/facility-tours