CLICK HERE for more information on Be the Bridge and to apply.  See chart below with positions.

Consider applying for opportunities with Be the Bridge.  And, if you live in River North, consider joining the RNRA Public Safety Committee too representing RNRA as an 18th District CAPS Community partner. Click here for a link to submit a Volunteer Application and a representative from RNRA will get in touch with you.

The RNRA Public Safety Committee meets every other month. We ask our comiittee members to attend Beat Meetings, 18th District Council Meetings, Coffee with the Commander, and engage in CPD Caps activities like those noted In CPD’s “Be the Bridge”. We especially need volunteers for Court Advocacy, Youth, Older Adults and Faith Based CPD Committees.

There are multiple community leader opportunities available!

Help Shape the Future Next Superintendent of Chicago Police Department

Your Voice Matters!

1. Take the short survey (scan the code below) – What do you want to see in the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department?
2. Join a listening session – Let your voice be heard!

September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) – 6:30 p.m.

DePaul College Prep

3300 N. Campbell Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

September 10, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:30 p.m.

Virtual Session

El Grito Fest Chicago will take place September 12–13 as a community celebration of Latino heritage, with cultural performances, music, food, and family-friendly activities.

A community information meeting will be held on Zoom to provide residents with more information about the event and answer questions about potential traffic and neighborhood impacts.

Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Zoomd\
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EE9cb3gdSpOL6qU-pgIAsw

Residents with questions or concerns can also contact Event Manager Garett Buzil at 773-584-6665 or garett@chicagoevents.com.

Chicago River Swim  Friends of the Chicago River Cheering Section

Sunday, September 20 ~ 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.

The Jetty on the Chicago Riverwalk,
between Wells & Franklin – 260 W Wacker Dr.

Register Here

The beautiful clean waters of the Chicago River are hosting the Chicago River Swim on Sunday, September 20. This is the second year for this annual swimming competition put on by A Long Swim and Friends will be there to cheer on the swimmers! Join Friends of the Chicago River to celebrate this incredible event that showcases the progress made in the river’s water quality. FOCR will start gathering at 6:30 a.m. (come anytime!) at the Jetty on the Riverwalk (Wells to Franklin), where Friends helped guide the installation of floating habitat. Wear your Friends T-shirts! Coffee and donuts are on us. If you plan on coming, please sign up here so we know how many snacks to bring and can communicate should plans change due to crowds.

Description

This week, Alderman Reilly cut the ribbon to mark the official re-opening of the children’s playground at Montgomery Ward Park following the completion of a resurfacing project funded through his Aldermanic Menu Funds. As reported in a previous Reilly Report, Alderman Reilly allocated funding for the project after hearing concerns from local parents and neighborhood groups about the condition of the playground surface.

At the event, the Alderman spoke about the importance of maintaining neighborhood parks and investing in public infrastructure that enhances quality of life throughout the 42nd Ward. He also thanked the River North Residents Association (RNRA) for its advocacy and Schneider Deli for providing bagels and coffee for attendees. The poster shown below was created by preschoolers at the nearby The Gardner School.

RNRA Presents & Underwrites
The Movies You Voted For

June 23  – Song Sung Blue

July 28 – Wicked for Good

August 11 – Zootopia 2

The free films begin at dusk, weather permitting. For more information, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.7529 or 312.747.2001 (TTY). Call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and weather-related cancellations at 312.742.1134. Also, check RNRAChicago.org and RNRA Facebook page.  Movies in the Parks is presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks. City of Chicago | Mayor, Brandon Johnson Chicago Park District | Board of Commissioners.  Arts programming in neighborhoods across the city advances the goals of the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Cultural Plan. Learn more atwww.nightoutintheparks.com

As a reminder, there is a DFA (Dog Friendly Area) located in the north section of Ward Park along Larrabee. Out of respect for your fellow moviegoers, please do not bring your pup to the movies.

Movies in the Parks is supported by

A huge THANK YOU to our local  Movies in the Park sponsors whose generous support makes this program possible

Picnic in the Park!
Order ahead of time from our Movie Sponsors
Sinya and Tao!

Full Season Sponsors – All Movies

Associa Chicagoland

Bluestone Water Systems LLC

Classical Music Chicago

Companion Animal Hospital

Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North

Driehaus Museum

FirstService Residential

Jeff Stogsdill State Farm

Loop North News

Sinya Mediterranean

TAO Chicago

The Gardner School

Wintrust River North

Partial Season Sponsors 

• BlueStone – Song Sung Blue
• River North Design District – Wicked for Good
• Premier Nails – Wicked for Good
• Dvida Spa – Zootopia 2
• Hooters – Zootopia 1
• HOTWORX – Chicago (River North) – Zootopia 2
• The Gardner School – Zootopia 2

Become a movie sponsor?

Click HERE for more information.