The Bash has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions.
MOANA 2! – CANCELLED
August 8, 2025 By
Bally’s Casino – August 4, 2025 Meeting of the Mayor’s Casino Community Advisory Council
On August 4th, the Mayor’s Casino Advisory Council met. RNRA has had a representative on this committee since the disucssions on the casino began.
This council is made up of:
- Neighborhood Representatives
- Issue Experts
Other participants in the CAC meetings include:
- Aldermanic Offices
- City Staff including Department of Planning members
- Bally’s and Development Partners
Please CLICK HERE to see the August 4th presentation with the most current information.
RNRA has and will continue to post updates on our website RNRAChicago.org under the menu item Chicago Casino. You will find history and current information at this link. 
August 8, 2025 By
Halsted St & Chicago Ave River Bridge Project Starting August 4
On August 4th,CDOT began a major reconstruction project on Halsted St and the Chicago Ave River Bridge. The Chicago Ave Bridge will be replaced, and contractors will install a new riverwalk connection, protected bike lanes, landscaping, CTA bus lanes, street lighting, and new traffic signals.
Starting August 4, Halsted St will be closed in both directions from the river’s north branch to Ancona St, and Chicago Ave traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Peoria St to Kingsbury St. These changes will remain in effect until October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Ave will be implemented. Work will begin at 7am and conclude at 3:30pm on weekdays, with the possibility for work on Saturdays during the same hours. During construction, the following detours will be implemented: northbound detour via Grand Ave, Orleans St, and Division St to continue on Halsted St; southbound detour via Division St, LaSalle Dr, and Grand Ave to continue on Halsted St.
Click here for a map of the proposed project area. The work on Halsted Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2026, and work on the Chicago Avenue Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of the year 2026.
Traffic Patterns/Bus Route Detours
- Halsted Street fully closed in both directions between Grand and Division.
- Northbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Grand Ave, Northbound on Orleans St, Westbound on Division St, back to Halsted St
- Southbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Division St, Southbound on LaSalle Dr, Westbound on Grand Ave, back to Halsted St
- #8 Halsted Street CTA Bus reroute details
- Chicago Avenue reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. This traffic pattern will remain in place through October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Avenue will be implemented.
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#66 Chicago Avenue CTA Bus stop closure details At present #66 bus is not being rerouted, only certain stops have been changed/discontinued
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August 8, 2025 By
RNRA Dog Pop-Up Event at Larrabee/Erie Dog Friendly Area – August 9
August 8, 2025 By
Pitch in for the Parks – Saturday August 9th! Join us at Ward Park
Come join us in Ward Park and Pitch In for the Parks! We will be picking up trash August 9 from 9-11 am in our amazing Ward Park. All supplies are provided. Please sign up with the following link so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone.
August 7, 2025 By
Assumption Catholic Church Blood Drive
Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. On September 8, 2025 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm, the Assumption Church Men’s Group is hosting a blood drive in the parish center, 323 W. Illinois Street. To print a PDF of the flyer to distribute, CLICK HERE.
August 6, 2025 By
CTA Survey on Bus Stops and Shelters – Take the Survey!
CTA Survey on Bus Stops and Shelters
The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), is exploring ways to improve bus stops in Chicago. Please complete this survey to make your voice heard and help the city decide which bus stop investments will best serve our city.
Click here to take the survey.
July 28, 2025 By
Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program: Ends July 31
The Department of Finance’s Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program allows all motorists, regardless of income, to resolve eligible violations at a reduced cost by paying only the base fine—with penalties and fees fully waived—as long as full payment is made by July 31, 2025.
Eligible violations include:
- Non-meter parking tickets and standing violations
- Compliance violations (e.g., expired registration, no City sticker, or missing license plate)
- Automated speed and red-light camera tickets
- A Notice of Final Determination must have been issued on or before December 31, 2023
Additional program features:
- Tickets currently enrolled in a payment plan are eligible if paid in full by July 31, 2025
- Seizure-related fees (towing, storage, booting, etc.) are also waived with limited exceptions
Expired meter tickets and any violation where the City has filed a case in court or has initiated administrative proceedings to collect the debt are not eligible. No application is required; eligible tickets have been adjusted and will reflect the applicable waivers until July 31, 2025.
To learn more about these programs and to search or pay for tickets, click here or call (312) 744-7275 (Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 7 PM).
July 14, 2025 By
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5 – Join CPD Officers at Navy Pier
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5
Join officers from the 18th, 1st, and 12th Districts for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Navy Pier. National Night Out is a nationwide positive loitering event that brings the community and law enforcement officials together for a fun evening of entertainment, games, free food, and community building. Meet the officers that patrol your neighborhood.
If you have any questions, please contact the 18th District CAPS Office at 312-742-5778.
