Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. On September 8, 2025 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm, the Assumption Church Men’s Group is hosting a blood drive in the parish center, 323 W. Illinois Street. To print a PDF of the flyer to distribute, CLICK HERE.
The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), is exploring ways to improve bus stops in Chicago. Please complete this survey to make your voice heard and help the city decide which bus stop investments will best serve our city.
Click here to take the survey.
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.
Sept 09 (Tuesday): Beats 1822/1823 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street
Sept 11 (Thursday): Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Clark Street Apartments 1201 N. Clark Street
Sept 16 (Tuesday): Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address.
Sept 18 (Thursday): Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street.
October 01 (Wednesday): Beats 1214 5:00 p.m. 1121 N. Leavitt at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Note the October time is earlier than usual,
See the full 18th District 2025 schedule and save the dates on your calendar Click Here.
See the full 12th District 2025 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.
The Department of Finance’s Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program allows all motorists, regardless of income, to resolve eligible violations at a reduced cost by paying only the base fine—with penalties and fees fully waived—as long as full payment is made by July 31, 2025.
Eligible violations include:
Additional program features:
Expired meter tickets and any violation where the City has filed a case in court or has initiated administrative proceedings to collect the debt are not eligible. No application is required; eligible tickets have been adjusted and will reflect the applicable waivers until July 31, 2025.
To learn more about these programs and to search or pay for tickets, click here or call (312) 744-7275 (Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 7 PM).
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5
Join officers from the 18th, 1st, and 12th Districts for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Navy Pier. National Night Out is a nationwide positive loitering event that brings the community and law enforcement officials together for a fun evening of entertainment, games, free food, and community building. Meet the officers that patrol your neighborhood.
If you have any questions, please contact the 18th District CAPS Office at 312-742-5778.
Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who joined us Tuesday night June 10th for our “I Love River North” Happy Hour! We appreciate your support and friendship. All proceeds benefit RNRA Advocacy. These are important fundraisers for RNRA and we love bringing our neighbors together to celebrate our beautiful neighborhood.
We hope you enjoy the photo gallery below.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous host The Alston who donated their venue, services, drinks and delicious appetizers for the night allowing all proceeds to support River North Residents Association’s Advocacy Work.
The Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently announced plans for construction on the Halsted Avenue viaduct and the Chicago Avenue viaduct and bridge. Work on Halsted Avenue is expected to begin around August 1, and work on the Chicago Avenue bridge is expected to begin as soon as September 1. CDOT has proposed a work schedule of 7am-3:30pm on weekdays.
The construction will result in a full vehicular and pedestrian closure on the Chicago Avenue bridge. CDOT will implement detours for pedestrians, vehicles, and CTA buses during the entirety of construction. Work on Halsted Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2026, and construction on the Chicago Avenue bridge is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
CDOT does not expect any overnight work, but the project may include weekend work on Saturdays with the regular timing. Stay tuned to Reilly Reports for updates on this construction project. To watch a recorded meeting of CDOT’s presentation of this project, please click here.
A Free 3 day Camp where participants will learn fire safety, emergency medical services, CPR, participate in hands on fire and rescue simulations, and build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills. Spaces are limited, so apply today.
