Thank you to all of our wonderful neighbors who came out to support RNRA at our “We Love River North Rooftop Party” on September 27! All proceeds support the River North Residents Association’s neighborhood advocacy.   CLICK HERE to see our Photo Gallery of the event. 

Save the date for our Annual Reception and Gala at Tao Chicago – November 16th! Alderman Reilly and Commander Hein are guest speakers. Stay tuned for more information and to get a sneak peak of our first Silent Auction with some great items!  

Thank you to our generous host, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago I | O Lounge who provided the beautiful rooftop deck and all of the drinks and delicious appetizers. Please remember them as your guests arrive for the holidays and need a place to stay. Check out their deal on the My River North  mobile app!  Also stay tuned for their events and winter activities on the rooftop!

The Grand Avenue Bridge Project is behind schedule due to material procurement and design constraints.

In order to complete the project on time, the Chicago Department of Transportation will prohibit vehicular traffic in both directions on the Grand Avenue Bridge starting Monday, October 10. The sidewalk on the northside of the bridge will remain open to pedestrian traffic.

The full closure is expected to last two months.

You can make a difference!  Please help the 18th District collect candy and New or Gently used COSTUMES  for children and families in Domestic Violence Shelters.   All contributions will be accepted until October 24th.  Please drop them off at the 18th District police station at 1160 N. Larrabee.  To print a copy of this flyer, CLICK HERE.

RNRA has published public safety recommendations in the form of a survey, to give people the opportunity to express support or opposition and to submit other ideas. The results will be posted and shared with City, County, and State Officials. We encourage everyone who loves this city to participate.

For 25 years, RNRA has fought to protect quality of life in our community. Like many non-profits, RNRA has been severely impacted by recent events and has launched an urgent fundraising appeal. If you value principled & effective neighborhood advocacy, please support RNRA with a donation by visiting our GoFundMe page.

Thank you.

RNRA encourages all residents to attend their CAPS Beat Meetings.  

At its August Board Meeting, RNRA welcomed three new Directors: Michele Berman, Eileen Murray, and Debra Schalk. Each brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and imagination, along with the requisite love of River North. Their ideas and passion will be welcome additions to the leadership team.

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a hearing on August 19th to review the Special Use applications for a proposed Cannabis Dispensary at 605 North Clark Street.

At the meeting, ZBA voted to continue the matter proposed at 605 North Clark Street. It is now scheduled to be reviewed on October 21, 2022.  Stay tuned to the ZBA website for more information and for the link to the October 21st meeting.

January will mark the second anniversary of the legalization of recreational adult use cannabis in Illinois. So far, a total of 17 dispensaries have opened around the city of Chicago, including 3 in River North. For more information on the licensing process, please click here.