Please RSVP by calling 312-464-9900 or at bit.ly/GCC20years

Cast your vote for the five movies that will be shown in the A. Montgomery Ward Park during summer 2018. Movies are sponsored by the River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Chicago Park District.

To cast your vote, click here.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate in our survey.
We value your feedback. The survey will be open through February 26.

Recreation, Education & Job Readiness – Saturday 1-27 at Maclolm X Community College Conference Center – Free for Ages 13-19 – From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Interested, REGISTER at:  www.ChicagoParkDistrict.com.  Be sure to reference Malcolm X Activity Code 229020

NEED TRANSPORTATION?   Jesse White Community Center will provide transportation at 9:00 a.m.  They will also provide the transporation back to Jesse White Community Center from Malcolm-X.

If you are interested in transporatoin, please call the Jesse White Community Center ahead of time at 312-742-2410.

Red Light Cameras Installed at Strategic Michigan Avenue Intersections to Deter Light Running and Improve Safety

Alderman Reilly is pleased to announce that Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement (RLC) Cameras at the intersections of Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street, and Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard will be activated on Monday, January 22.  Violations will not be issued for the first two weeks, until February 5.

Alderman Reilly negotiated with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to have RLCs installed at the intersection of Michigan and Ontario based on residents’ feedback about safety concerns. This intersection also has one of the largest pedestrian volumes in the City.

The RLCs replace cameras that were removed from other locations last year.  The two new locations that were chosen have consistently scored high for potential red-light camera placement due to the high number of crashes and the unique characteristics of the intersections. Both intersections have large number of pedestrians and heavy vehicular movements which make pedestrians particularly vulnerable.

CDOT has posted new signage on the approach to the affected intersections to alert motorists that the cameras have been installed. Failure to stop at red lights at these intersections will result in a $100 fine starting February 5.

The placement of these cameras follows the release of a Northwestern University Transportation Center study on the effectiveness of Chicago’s RLC program.  One of the key findings was that the program’s safety benefits can be enhanced if a small number of existing cameras be relocated to more effective intersections.  Based on recommendation in the Northwestern study, in March the City proposed that four cameras be removed and placed in new locations.

To learn more, click on the following links for more information about the City’s Red Light Camera Enforcement Program and the Northwestern University Transportation Center study.

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 1/19/18

January 18-26

For nine days in January, the city’s top museums are joining together to celebrate Museum Week. Take advantage of discounted admissions, special exhibits, giveaways and more at each of the participating museums. Illinois residents will receive up to 25% off admissions at all museums. From culture to constellations, art to animals, this is your chance to experience Chicago’s most beloved institutions in a whole new way!

For more information, click here.

Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago recently announced that visitors to the city in 2017 reached 55.2 million – a new record and 2.5 percent increase over the previous year.

Chicago’s tourism industry supported an estimated 146,500 jobs in 2017, a 17 percent increase since Mayor Emanuel took office. Prior to 2011, there were an estimated 124,400 tourism-related positions. The projected 55.2 million visitors to Chicago in 2017 generated an estimated additional 22,000 jobs. In 2010, Chicago saw about 39.25 million visitors. 2017’s performance is an approximately 40 percent increase.

2017 marked another major increase in leisure visitors to the city, as Chicago hotels reported an overall annual increase of 6.3 percent. This increase of the leisure segment was particularly strong in the key summer months as hotels reported an increase of 7.4 percent during the four-month period June through September – more than double the growth of the previous summer. Overall, Chicago hotel demand in terms of rooms occupied grew 3.3 percent in 2017.

Another key segment generating overnight visitors is the important convention and meetings industry convening at McCormick Place. Of the largest 40 conventions held, 21 achieved increased attendance over their prior year event including 10 that experienced all time attendance records. Seven of the 40 largest conventions broke previous records in terms of the sale of exhibit space – another encouraging industry trend.

The positive momentum being generated is also helping fuel industry growth as Chicago opened five new hotels in 2017 with another eight new hotels currently scheduled to open in 2018.

To read the full press release, click here.

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 1/19/18

2401 N Lake Shore Drive
Various Times

Theater, music, comedy and variety is now at the beautiful new Theater on the Lake.  Here’s a quick rundown:

Friday, January 19, 8:30 p.m.  In Spite of Ourselves
Wednesday, January 24, 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday (comedy/variety)
Friday, February 2, 9:00 p.m. The O’My’s and Drama Duo
Saturday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Collaboration Theater

Chicago Animal Care and Control
2741 S. Western Ave.
Now through February 18

CACC is excited to announce a new program to assist adopters and their dogs with a rebate of up to $100 for completing a training course. This initiative is sponsored by Pets and Vets USA. For more info, click here.