Chicago File Department presents Camp Courage
Camp Courage, is an exciting and empowering summer experience hosted by the Chicago Fire Department. This unique camp is designed for youth ages 13–18 and offers a hands-on introduction to the world of firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). Over the course of three days, participants will take part in physical fitness training, firefighting and EMS skill-building, team-based challenges, and mentorship with CFD professionals— all at no cost to families.
Camp Courage 2026 will run from June to July and will be held at various locations in the city. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony to celebrate each participant’s accomplishments.Space is limited, and participants will be selected based on eligibility, interest, and a short essay. A mandatory parent/guardian virtual orientation will be held prior to the start of camp, with materials shared via email. Please complete the form below to apply.
For questions, email: cfdcampcourage@cityofchicago.org
Coffee with the 18th District Commander – May
When: May 21st (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Moody Bible Institute – 820 N. LaSalle
RNRA Volunteers Needed
The River North Residents Association is a volunteer-led nonprofit community organization, working to protect and enhance the quality of life in River North. Our ability to deliver value to the neighborhood depends upon individuals like you playing an active role. We need volunteers in several areas:
- Planning and implementating our very fun family events. The events take place in August and October! Love kids? You’ll love this!
- Helping set up for movies in the park (June, July, August)
- Organizing Ward Park clean-ups
- Pitching our River North Clean Streets program to local businesses
- Pitching RNRA Sponsorship to local businesses
- Participating in CPD Committees for seniors and children
- Volunteer Coordinator – Experience with this? Your talents are needed?
Consider joining these committees:
- Public Safety Committee – Meets every other month and needs folks willing to attend and participate in CPD events
- Development & Land Use Committee – Are you an urban planner, architect? Join the D&LU Committee. Meets quarterly and whenever new development projects arise.
CLICK HERE to submit your application.
A.Montgomery Ward Park Playground Temp Closure
Resurfacing for the A. Montgomery Ward Playground (630 N. Kingsbury) will begin this coming Monday, May 4th. The playground will be closed for approximately 14 days during this process. Signs are scheduled to be posted at the park by 4/30/26.
Annual St. Jude Memorial March – May 3rd 8:00 a.m.
Show the Chicago Police Department your Support!
Line the Route along Michigan Avenue for the
St. Jude Memorial March on May 3rd
The annual St. Jude Memorial March will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
We encourage members of the public to join the Chicago Police Department along the route to honor all 608 fallen officers and their families.
Supporters can line the route along Michigan Ave. from Superior St. to Chicago Ave. and west on Chicago Ave. to Clark St.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 4:00 am – 12:00 pm
Street Closures and “No Vehicle Parking” Restrictions Times and Locations:
No Vehicle Parking
- Oak St to the Chicago River
- LaSalle St to St Clair St
Street Closures
- All Michigan Ave traffic will be closed from Pearson St to Wacker Dr
- All Chicago Ave traffic will be closed from Clark St to Mies Van der Rohe
- Dearborn St, State St, Wabash Ave, and Rush St
- Northbound traffic is closed at Huron St
- Southbound traffic is closed at Pearson St
- Superior St to Kinzie St
- Westbound traffic is closed at St Clair St
- Eastbound traffic is closed at Rush St
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation – Run to Remember
CPD Drive for Child Abuse Prevention Month – Ends April 30
To Print a PDF of the flyer, CLICK HERE.
