Fremont “Neighborhood Night Out” every Thursday

We want to thank Fremont for their generosity in hosting our RNRA “End of Summer Mixer” last night 8/22/19.  A good time was had by all and it was great to catch up with our neighbors!

Check out Fremont’s  new “Neighborhood Night Out” every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm with 50% off all food for folks that live or work in River North.  Fremont is featured on our  neighborhood mobile app My River North along with two other River North 4-C Four Corners restaurants Highline Bar & Lounge and Monty’s Tap.  Haven’t downloaded your app yet?!  It’s Free at the App Store and Google Play.  Stay on top of local news, events and enjoy deals from over 50 participating businesses.

The Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project – Between Larrabee Street & Michigan Avenue

The Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project Begins

Please be aware that this month sees the beginning of a large repaving and infrastructure improvement project on Chicago Avenue, located between Larrabee Street and Michigan Avenue.

This project is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing Central Area Project. These improvements include ADA sidewalk upgrades, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling and paving of the existing asphalt pavement, and final restoration and striping of the lane.

During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each phase of the project. Parking may be restricted during working hours. This project is scheduled to be completed by December, 2019.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the 2nd Ward office at (312) 643-2299, or by email at ward02@cityofchicago.org

Repainting of CTA Brown Line Tracks Huron to Erie Complete

Before

After

Although the Chicago Transit Authority is a separate governmental agency that operates outside the purview of the Chicago City Council, Alderman Reilly (in coordination with CTA and Chicago Department of Planning and Development) created a density bonus fund that allowed him to commit private development dollars from nearby projects to this significant infrastructure improvement project.

In 2018, Alderman Reilly secured local impact funds from three private development projects (142 West Hubbard, 300 West Huron and 110 North Wacker) to repaint 895 feet of the Brown Line tracks, from just north of Huron Street to just south of Ontario Street.

Phase II and III of the project, which included painting the tracks between Huron Street and Erie Street, was completed during the first week of July. Phase I of the project, which included painting the tracks between Huron Street and Superior Street, was completed in 2018.

The CTA will soon begin work on Phase IV of the project, which includes the tracks between Erie Street and Ontario Street. Work on this important Public Benefit will continue through the summer and fall, as long as temperatures permit to facilitate the painting work.

Stay tuned for future updates on this significant infrastructure improvement!

Construction Updates

24 Hour Lane Reductions on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells, Starting Monday – August 5

Beginning Monday, August 5 at 12:01am, 24 hour lane reductions on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells will commence to allow for the repainting of the section of the Brown Line over Ontario Street. Traffic will be reduced down to two lanes during the work.

No Parking/Tow Zones will be in effect on Ontario, between Orleans and Wells for the duration of the work.


Beginning Friday, August 20 through Friday, September 16, Franklin between Ontario and Ohio will be closed to all vehicular traffic (weather permitting).

Work on this important Public Benefit will continue through the summer and fall, as long as temperatures permit to facilitate the painting work.

There will be noise (including nighttime periods) while the work is being performed:

• Beeping from backup alarms on construction vehicles
• Construction equipment traffic
• Flagging horns
• Railroad personnel communication

As residents may be aware, the CTA is currently repainting 895 feet of the Brown Line Tracks through local impact funds that Alderman Reilly secured from three private development projects in the Ward (142 W. Hubbard, 300 W. Huron, and 110 N. Wacker).

For more information about the Construction Activity Notices for the project, please click here.


LaSalle Street Bridge Lane Closures

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has implemented lane closures on the LaSalle Street Bridge over the Chicago River to allow for panel replacements. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during work.


One Chicago Square-1 W Chicago Pedestrian and Traffic Impacts

Although fencing is already in place for the sidewalk closure, pedestrians still have access to the sidewalk, but should exercise caution when walking by the construction site.

The Curb Lanes along Chicago, State, Superior, and Dearborn will remain a No Parking/Tow Zone throughout the project, to allow for demolition, and then the protected pedestrian walkway.

The sidewalk along the east side of Dearborn, from Superior to Chicago, has been closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians will be rerouted to the west side of Dearborn.

Download the CHI 311 Chicago City Services App

Community Alert – Robberies -018th District (Near North)

To print a copy, click HERE.

 

Taste of River North – July 19, 20 and 21

To print a copy, click HERE.  For more information click HERE

July CAPS Beat Meetings

We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings.

CAPS meetings offer city residents an  opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat  officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing  feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues.

Unsure of your Beat?  To find your District & Beat, click HERE.

CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834 – July 18th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

When:  Thursday, July 18  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where:   Access Living – 115 W. Chicago Avenue

Organizer:  18th District Community Policing:  312-742-5778

CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214 – July 17th – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

When:  Wednesday, July 17  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where:   Goldblatt’s Building – 1615 W. Chicago Avenue

Organizer:  12th District Community Policing:   312-746-8306

City of Chicago Launches Household Electronic Recycling Pilot Program 

Now it’s easier than ever to get rid of your old electronics! The Chicago Department of Public Health is launching a Household Electronic Recycling Program at various locations throughout the city.

When thrown out with our garbage, household electronics often contain hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury, and PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls). These substances can contaminate our air, soil, and water. Recycling electronics is the law – and it’s good for the environment too! Through proper disposal methods or recycling, these hazardous substances are reprocessed and reused in an environmentally-responsible manner.

Accepted items include:

• Computer and monitor
• TV
• Printer, fax, scanner
• Keyboards and mice
• VCRs, DVD players, DVD recorders
• Video game consoles
• And many more!

The closest drop off location to the 42nd Ward is located at 1150 N. Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642 and its hours are every Tuesday from 7:00am-12:00pm, every Thursday from 2:00pm-7:00pm, and the first Saturday of every month from 8:00am-3:00pm. During business hours, an attendant is outside, ready to help unload your vehicle and accept your materials. Materials should not be left outside the facility unattended.  Please note that once the truck is full, no more electronics will be accepted that day.

In addition to the electronic recycling services offered, one of the locations (1150 N. Branch St) is also home to the Household Chemicals Recycling Facility. This facility accepts a range of items, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, and solvents. It does NOT accept business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks or latex paint. For a full list of accepted items, please click here.

For more information about the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility, residents can visit their website.

Chicago Duck Derby August 8 benefiting Special Olympics Illinois

What is the Chicago Ducky Derby? It’s a signature annual fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! Thousands of spectators watch over 60,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River in downtown Chicago and race down the river towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 10 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 401 North Michigan Avenue with entertainment for the entire family. Splashdown for the Ducky Derby is at 1 pm at Wabash Ave. Bridge. All proceeds benefit more than 23,000 athletes and over 17,000 Young Athletes across Illinois. *tentative date

How do I adopt a duck? You can Adopt a duck for only $5. Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100) or Diamond Duck Pack (240 ducks for $1,000)!

*Are you adopting a duck on behalf of a friend, co-worker or family member affiliated with a Sales Team? If so, be sure to select the team you want to get credit for your adoption. Click on a team member name to give credit to a specific person.

What if my duck wins? You could be the winner of one of our great prizes including a 2019 Chevy Equinox, $2,500 cash, an All-Inclusive Apple Vacation to Riviera Maya, a Chicago Weekend Getaway or NASCAR tickets!

How do I get involved? Sales teams are forming now. Put together a group of friends, colleagues or family members to join the fun. Teams compete for bragging rights and great prizes. To form a Sales Team click here. For more information on starting a team or to volunteer, contact Shelley Chenoweth at schenoweth@soill.org or 630-519-6059.