To print a copy, CLICK HERE
June 24, 2021 By
Community Alert – Bureau of Detectives – Area 3 – Armed Robberies – Multiple Districts including 018th and 012th
June 21, 2021 By
Public Nuisance Case Against Eurostar Hotel, 660 North State Street – June 23 9:30 a.m.
City of Chicago Files Public Nuisance Case Against Eurostar Hotel, 660 North State Street
If you wish to stay up to date on the matter, please use the information below to virtually access the meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:30 AM.
The Rules and other information about the MLDC hearings being conducted on the Cisco Webex platform are available on BACP’s website HERE.
Join by Video (Webex Link)
Meeting Number: 187 211 5644
Passcode: 1234
Join by Phone: (312) 535-8110
Access Code: 187 211 5644
Please continue to report any issues requiring immediate Police attention in real-time by calling 9-1-1.
As Published Previously – Alderman Reilly Reports 4/16/2021
A number of residents have contacted Alderman Reilly’s office with concerns regarding the Eurostar Magnificent Mile Hotel, located at 660 North State Street.
Alderman Reilly began discussing these concerns about downtown hotels with the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association (IHLA), the Department of Business Affairs (BACP), and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in July, 2020. As some residents may know, several downtown hotels have reduced their rates to an all-time low because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These low rates, coupled with the limited hours and capacity of downtown entertainment venues, have transformed hotels into convenient alternatives to bars and restaurants.
Eurostar Hotel was identified as a “hotspot” location based on numerous reports Alderman Reilly’s office received of large gatherings, guests throwing bottles from balconies, lighting fires on balconies, and not enforcing proper safety protocols or other COVID-19 restrictions. Most alarming was a recent media report that a CPD traffic stop in River North led to the arrests of 6 individuals for handgun possession; these individuals were all guests of the Eurostar Hotel.
Because of the deleterious impact the business has had on the River North community, Alderman Reilly formally requested that the BACP and CPD conduct task force investigations of the Eurostar Hotel.
Between March, 2020 and March, 2021, the BACP conducted 11 task force inspections at the hotel, and issued numerous citations for violations of Chicago Municipal Code and COVID-19 guidance.
Based on BACP’s inspection results, and the Hotel’s continued disregard for public safety, the Law Department filed a public nuisance case against the Eurostar Hotel. Please CLICK HERE to review the list of charges, which relate to specific incidents of public nuisance and noncompliance with COVID guidelines. These charges will be resolved via the Mayor’s License Discipline Commission (MLDC) at a “virtual” hearing.
June 21, 2021 By
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN – “Pitch In for Ward Park” Clean-up this Saturday June 26th 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not cooperating with us – so our(6-26) Pitch in for Ward Park Clean-up event has been cancelled due to weather.
Be sure to check our website and social media platforms for information about future park clean-ups.
https://rnrachicago.org/community/a-montgomery-ward-park/
In the meantime, please do your part every day to help make Ward Park a cleaner, safer and more beautiful place to relax, play and enjoy nature!
June 20, 2021 By
CPD Foot Pursuit Policy – Community Input – Provide Feedback by July 15
The Chicago Police Department’s interim foot pursuit policy becomes effective on June 11.After a community engagement effort seeking input regarding the policy, the Chicago Police Department anticipates publishing a revised foot pursuit policy in early September. The engagement process will provide everyone an opportunity to review the interim policy and provide feedback.
The community input process is currently open and will end on July 15. To participate and have your voice heard, CLICK HERE .
June 18, 2021 By
Wild Mile! Come and Enjoy the Park!
Located along the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, the Wild Mile can be enjoyed by foot, kayak, canoe or boat.
Come down along the Riverwalk behind the Whole foods to get up close to the floating gardens. Launch from the Eastman street dock behind REI to get access to the river. Or rent a kayak at Kayak Chicago to see the river the way it is meant to be enjoyed.
Come visit by car, bike, CTA or even hop on the North avenue Water taxi.
The first floating walkway will be launched summer 2021 so stay tuned!
If you were wondering where all sorts of things are going on in relation to the Wild Mile, head to UrbanRiv.org/visit to see where the latest installations are resting, where to enter the floating walkway, launch a kayak, rent a boat, spot some turtles (sunny days only, of course). Check in for the latest developments and the best ways to see all the sights the Wild Mile has to offer!
June 5, 2021 By
Community Alert – Bureau of Detectives – Area 3 – Armed Robberies 001st, 002nd, 012th, 014th, 018th, 019th, 020th and 024th Districts
June 2, 2021 By
Summer Safety Plan
Chicago has released their comprehensive, interdepartmental summer safety plan. You can find it on the new summer safety website, available here.
May 31, 2021 By
A fundraiser to benefit Gilda’s Club – “Yes, and…..An Improvised Gala”
Gilda’s Club Chicago invites you to an evening of laughter on Thursday, June 10th at 6:00 PM CT for Yes, and… An Improvised Gala. Take a break, have some laughs and be a part of Gilda’s Club’s mission of providing social and emotional support for anyone impacted by cancer. Your support will help us continue to bring our free virtual programs to anyone impacted by cancer.
Follow this link to our webpage where you can register for the show, sponsor us or participate in our silent auction- http://bit.ly/yesand21
