Community Conversations – October 17 and November 7
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 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
CPD Paper Shredding, Electronic & Prescription Drug Drop Off Event
Click HERE to print a copy of the flyer.
Chicago Help Initiative – Seeking Community Engagement in Advocating City Sheltering for Homeless
Chicago Help Initiative is seeking community engagement around advocacy to address city sheltering plans for the homeless for a safer winter. For more information please CLICK HERE.
River North Lighting Project Update
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) continues the River North Lighting Project. The week of 9/2, CDOT began boring and installing underground pipe in the area bounded by Kingsbury, Huron, Sedgwick, and Erie. To find out more about the smart lighting program, CLICK HERE. The Smart Lighting on these streets was funded through Alderman Reilly’s menu and tip funds.