When: May 21st (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Moody Bible Institute – 820 N. LaSalle
May 1, 2026 By
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.
April 30, 2026 By
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.
April 29, 2026 By
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
April 29, 2026 By
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation – Run to Remember
Join us for the 22nd Annual Run to Remember
Run. Walk. Never Forget.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Honor the 607 fallen Chicago Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The 5K run/walk raises funds to support families of fallen and catastrophically injured Chicago Police Officers. Since 2007, Total amount of assistance given to Chicago Police families in need is $24 million.
Join RNRA Members and the 18th District Chicago Police Department by registering for Team Blue for Bauer!
April 23, 2026 By
CPD Drive for Child Abuse Prevention Month – Ends April 30
To Print a PDF of the flyer, CLICK HERE.
April 17, 2026 By
Overflow Action Alert
Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:
* Delay showers and baths
* Flush less frequently
* Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine
Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall.
Learn how to prepare for stormwater at this link: https://mwrd.org/community-action/you-can-help-prevent-flooding-and-protect-water-quality.
Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action
Sign up to receive Overflow Action Alerts via text
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/YhH2xGP/MWRDSignup
Learn what you should do during flooding:
https://mwrd.org/community-action/what-you-should-do-during-flooding
Overflow Action Alerts are a joint initiative of the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River.
April 17, 2026 By
Earth Day Clean-up in Ward Park – April 18th
Join us on April 18th to celebrate Earth Day and clean-up A. Montgomery Ward Park (Kingsbury & Erie). 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
To register, SCAN the QR CODE above or CLICK HERE.
This is a collaboration with Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks.
