18th District CPD Holiday Toy Drive – Ages 5-16 from NOW to Dec 6th

Help the 18th District CPD collect NEW TOYS for our neighborhood youth, from now through Dec 6th. Also accepting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and school supplies.  For more information call 312-742-5778 or contact CAPS.018district@chicagopolice.org.

Talk to your Property Manager about hosting a collection in your building!

DROP OFF LOCATION –  18th District Police Station Lobby – 1160 N. Larrabee

Honoring our Veterans Today and Always – Veterans Day 2024

Celebrating our Veterans today and always. With respect and gratitude, we honor our veterans with heartfelt thanks.

RNRA 27th Annual Meeting & Gala at TAO Chicago – November 13th

 

Join us for our 27th Annual Meeting with guest speakers Alderman Brendan Reilly and 18th District CPD Commander Michael Barz.  Enjoy delicious appetizers beer, wine, and a signature cocktail.

Raffle Tickets available at the event – $10 each or 3 for $20

  • $650 Value from V/O Med Spa: $500 Lumecca IPL Photo Facial + $150 3-Piece Gift Set
  • $500 Value from The Godfrey Hotel Chicago: One night stay for 2 in a deluxe room + $200 Voucher for Food & Beverage at the I | O Rooftop Lounge
  • $250 Value from Tao Chicago:  A curated Chef’s Tasting Menu for four – up to $250 value (gratuity not included) with prompt seating and escorted VIP entry into the nightclub.

Photo Gallery – 2024 RNRA “Trick or Treat in the Park” – October 26th

 


Happy Halloween!  What a glorious day we had!   A bit chilly, but the cuteness made it all worth it!   Thank you to everyone who came out October 26th to the RNRA “Trick or Treat in the Park”. We love seeing our neighbors and bringing community together!  We live in a pretty fantastic neighborhood and its our neighbors that make it home!

To See the Full Gallery CLICK HERE!

A special thank you to  FirstService Residential who generously sponsored ALL three RNRA Family Events this year!  They are a PLATINUM RNRA Sponsor, also sponsoring a full season of Movies in the Park and River North Clean Streets. Thank you FirstService!


Community Conversations – October 17 and November 7

The18th District Community Conversation event is a forum that allows community members to have their input for the 2025 18th District strategic plan. The plan is a guideline that the 18th District will use to address community  concerns regarding crime.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. This is a two part series.  Ideas identified in the first session are built upon in the second session.  It is ideal to register and participate on both days.  However, if you are unable to do both days, having your voice heard in one of the meetings is also beneficial.
To REGISTER, USE THE QR CODE or Click Here.

 

National First Responders Day – Monday October 28th

RNRA wishes a heartfelt thank you with gratitude to our local heroes who protect and serve every day. Take a moment to say thank you when you see them!

 

Community Input on Chicago Police 2025 Budget Priorities – Respond by 10-15-24

Community Input Respond by 10-15-24

Input is requested by October 15th. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) wants to hear from the community at large on ways the police budget can more effectively address public safety and policing concerns. Scan the QR Code below to provide your input or CLICK HERE.

Chicago School Board Candidate Forum – October 21st

Skyline Village Chicago, The Center for Life and Learning and Fourth Presbyterian Church invite you to a School Board Candidate Forum.

The November 2024 election is the first time you will see School Board Candidates on your ballot.  Chicago is divided into ten School Board Districts with different candidates in each district.
The 4th and 6th Districts include River North, Near North, Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Edgewater, Uptown, Buena Park, West Loop, South Loop, Bronzeville, Washington Park, Greater Grand Crossing, Chatham.
4th District Candidates: Kimberly Brown, Andrew A. Davis, Thomas Day, Carmen Gioiosa, Ellen
Rosenfeld, Karen Zaccor.
6th District Candidates:  Jessica Biggs, Andre Smith, Anusha Thotakura.
To find your School Board District, CLICK HERE.
REGISTER HERE for October 21 Candidate Forum (registration recommended, not necessary)
For more info contact Svcchgo@gmail.com or regan.burke@gmail.com

The Chicago Help Initiative Fundraising Gala – Feeding Hope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Chicago Help Initiative (CHI) has been serving meals and providing services to the underserved and homeless for years. CHI has added asylum seekers to their meals and services and guest numbers have increased greatly, as has the price of food. CHI is now cooking at 3 locations a week preparing meals for up to 300 guests at a time.

Join The Chicago Help Initiative on October 24  for an annual fundraising event, “FEEDING HOPE”. This year’s event will be held at “The Forum” at 110 N. Wacker, a wonderful venue with views of the Chicago River. Food will be catered by Gibson’s Restaurant Group and José Andrés.  Enjoy a delightful evening, learn about all that CHI is doing, and decide to volunteer or contribute to this most worthy cause.

Tickets $150 ($175 at the Door).

CPD 18th District Candy & Costume Collection for Children & Families in Domestic Violence Shelters