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Join your Neighbors at RNRA’s 20th Annual Meeting and Reception on November 14, 2017

Join us at the Godfrey Hotel’s fabulous I|O Rooftop Lounge, on November 14 for RNRA’s Annual Meeting and Reception.

Pursuant to the Association’s Bylaws, the agenda will include the election of Directors. Please click here to view a list of the candidates who have have been nominated to serve on the Board, as well as information about the submission of additional nominees.

Alderman Brendan Reilly and Commander Paul Bauer will join RNRA leaders to update attendees on 42nd Ward development, 18th District public safety, local community events and many other topics concerning River North.

The festivities will include a special treat to celebrate RNRA’s 20 years of service in Chicago’s greatest neighborhood! Enjoy appetizers and raise a glass with friends and neighbors as we remember the year that was and preview the year to come.

The event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required.  Please make sure to RSVP.  See you next month!

Tuesday November 14 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Godfrey Hotel I|O Rooftop Lounge, 127 W. Huron Street, Chicago, IL.  

About the Godfrey:

Godfrey means peace and welcome; welcome to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. Offering unforgettable style from the Cubist-influenced façade to the chic accommodations, each detail of this striking Chicago luxury boutique lifestyle hotel has been designed with the guest’s experience in mind.

Everyday life requires us to live outside our comfort zone; outside our element.

We find ourselves in surrounding places with a generalized design intent meant for mass appeal. At The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, we’ve created a rare spot that will make you feel entirely at ease. We offer a unique style with attention to comfort.

“One Chicago Square” Proposed Development Community Meeting

Source: Brian Hopkins 2nd Ward Alderman Newsletter  11/6/17

On Tuesday, October 24th, JDL Development presented their proposed development for the parking lot located across from Holy Name Cathedral.

Please visit www.aldermanhopkins.com/onesquarechicago to view the entire presentation and complete a feedback survey for 2nd Ward review.

Alderman Hopkin’s  office will continue to solicit feedback, meeting with neighborhood groups and impacted residents before making any final decision on the project.

Alderman Hopkins thanks  all who came out, and to Loyola University Chicago for hosting the meeting.

Ohio Place Dog Park – Temporary Closing – Monday 11-13 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ohio Place Dog Park – Temporary Closing 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Monday – November 13
The Ohio Place Dog Park will be closed to allow for Fall landscape work.  Closing the park allows this work to occur safely. During the closure, signs will be posted and the gates will be locked.

City’s First Public Art Plan Advances and Shapes the Future of Public Art in Chicago

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 11/3/17
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently released the City’s first Public Art Plan. The plan lays out recommendations that will help shape the future of public art in Chicago and shift how the city talks about and supports public art. The full Public Art Plan can now be downloaded here or viewed online at cityofchicago.org/yopa.
In order to guide a new vision for public art in Chicago, the Chicago Public Art Plan outlines a series of recommendations that are aligned to achieve the following overarching goals:
  1. Update Chicago’s Percent for Art Program
  2. Establish clear and transparent governmental practices
  3. Expand resources to support the creation of public art throughout the city
  4. Advance programs that support artists, neighborhoods and the public good
  5. Strengthen the City’s collection management systems
  6. Support the work that artists and organizations do to create public art
  7. Build awareness of and engagement with Chicago’s public art
The field of public art is continually evolving and expanding to include expansive, interdisciplinary and embedded artwork. The Chicago Public Art Plan acknowledges this and establishes that the process of commissioning public art must welcome creativity in all of its forms and offer broad opportunities for participation. The new plan is a means to advocate for a diverse public art ecosystem and to nurture art that has the potential to surprise, inspire, challenge and bring people together through shared experiences.
To read the full press release click here. To view the Chicago Public Art Plan and learn more about the Year of Public Art, visit www.cityofchicago.org/yopa .

RNRA Green Streets Initiative – Vote now for your favorite property!

Vote for your Favorite Green Properties

2017 RNRA Green Streets Ballot

Deadline: November 10

Don’t miss the opportunity to cast your vote! Our “Green Streets Initiative” encourages the creation and improvement of public space by acknowledging the owners and managers of properties throughout River North for outstanding achievement in landscape beautification.

We collected nominations of outstanding residential, commercial and non-profit properties from the community and selected 3 finalists in each category.  Please vote for your favorites by no later than November 10.

The winners will be recognized at our annual meeting on November 14, to which all River North Residents are invited.

Women in Law Enforcement Orientation – Saturday November 4, 2017

Presented by the Chicago Association of Women in Law Enforcement.  This orientation is recommended for candidates who have already submitted applications for potential hire by the City of Chicago.  Space is limited – RSVP soon!

Larrabee/Erie Dog Park Temporarily Closed for Power Wash on Monday 10-30 from 9:00 am. to Noon

RNRA Family Halloween Festival this Saturday 10-28 in Ward Park from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Notice: Parking Restrictions on Thursday 10-26

Source:  Brian Hopkins 2nd Ward Alderman
Open 4 Business Productions will be filming for NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in the neighborhood on Thursday, October 26th. In order to park necessary vehicles and equipment for filming, streets will be posted with NO PARKING/TOW ZONE signs at the following times:

Thursday, October 26th from 3am to 8pm

  • East side of LaSalle between Chicago and Chestnut
  • West side of LaSalle between Chicago to 826 N LaSalle
  • Both sides of Chicago between LaSalle and Clark
  • Both sides of Clark between Delaware and Superior
  • Both sides of Chestnut between Clark and LaSalle
  • East side of Clark between Chicago and Superior

Intermittent Traffic Control will take place from 9:30am to 10:30am on LaSalle between Superior and Chestnut, and from 9:30am to 10:30am on Chicago between Wells and Clark.

The crews will be working with the Chicago Film Office and the Chicago Police Department to ensure a safe and positive filming experience.

If you have any additional question please email  Ward02@cityofchicago.org, or call the 2nd Ward Service Office at (312) 643-2299.