Deadline for RNRA Green Streets Initiative 2016 Nominations – Sept. 15th
RNRA is currently compiling a list of River North properties that have contributed to our quality of life by creating, expanding or enhancing public spaces, streetscapes or facades through innovative landscaping.28th Annual Oyster Fest – Shaw’s Crab House – September 30
The 28th Annual Oyster Fest presented by Shaw’s Crab House combines seafood and live music. River North’s original Oyster Fest offers oysters, seafood, LIVE blues and more on Friday, September 30.
Buy your tickets today for this delicious event here in River North! Shaw’s is offering $5 OFF tickets to all RNRA members. Enter the code: OYSTER (all caps).
For tickets and information, click here.
Thank you all who attended our 15th Annual Taste of River North
Our 15th Annual Taste of River North was a little stormy this year, but we thank all the thousands who braved the heat and weather to celebrate River North. Thank you to all the restaurants, merchants and bands that made this year’s ToRN so very special.
Going into our 19th year, we are looking for more volunteers to help our wonderful neighborhood association. If interested, contact us at info@rnrachicago.org.
Already planning for ToRN 2017!
RNRA Announces our 15th Annual Taste Of River North Music Lineup
RNRA is proud to announce our band schedule for the 15th Annual Taste of River North July 22nd-24th.
Band Schedule
Friday 7/22:
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Lucky Boys Confusion…
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Sidewalk Chalk
6:00pm – 6:45pm – Sleep On It
5:00pm – 5:45pm – Armitage
Saturday 7/23:
8:00pm – 10:00pm – sixteencandlesband
6:00pm – 7:30pm – Boy Band Review Chicago
4:00pm – 5:30pm – Run Forrest Run
2:00pm – 3:30pm – Nick Lynch
12:00pm – 1:30pm – Band Called Catch
Sunday 7/24:
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
4:30pm – 5:30pm – ‘Stache!
3:00pm – 4:00pm – The Funk Crusaders
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Chris Buehrle Band
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Fletcher Rockwell
New Grace Period Rules for Chicago City Vehicle Stickers Effective July 1st
Chicago City Clerk Susana A. Mendoza is urging Chicago motorists to be aware of a change in grace period rules regarding deadlines for purchasing and displaying their Chicago City Vehicle Sticker.RNRA Announces Executive Director Opening
River North Residents Association, like our neighborhood, has grown since our start in 1997. We are now seeking an Executive Director for our association. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) has overall responsibility for management of RNRA operations including programs, finances, administration, technology and communication. Working with RNRA volunteer leaders, the ED provides continuity and professionalism and enhances organizational efficiency.Please click here for position details. Thank you.
Street Closures – Thru June 13th
- Eastbound Kinzie, at Dearborn will be closed nightly, between the hours of 9pm and 5am, Sunday through Thursday nights only
- Eastbound Kinzie will remain open on Friday and Saturday nights
- Westbound Kinzie will remain open throughout the project
- Eastbound Kinzie Street traffic will be detoured to Northbound LaSalle Street, to Eastbound Hubbard Street, to Southbound State Street, and back to Eastbound Kinzie Street
- Westbound Kinzie Street traffic, and northbound Dearborn Street traffic, will remain open at all times
- Way-finding signage will be posted
RNRA’s 11th Annual Summer Movies in Ward Park Ends Aug. 23rd
Thank you to the hundreds of residents who have come out to our 11th Annual Summer Movies in the Ward Park. It’s hard to believe we only have one movie left on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd “Minions.” Movies are sponsored by your River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Chicago Park District.
18th District Retail Theft
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses (Retail Department Stores) in the 018th District of an increase in retail theft related incidents during the month of July. In these incidents, the offenders entered a retail establishments, took several high-end purses from the shelves and fled the scene. These incidents have occurred in the afternoon hours in the general geographical locations listed below:
- 0-100 Block of E. Grand on June 27, 2016 during the early afternoon hours
- 100 Block of E. Oak on June 30, 2016 during the afternoon hours
- 100 Block of E. Oak on July 20, 2016 during the late afternoon hours
- 0-100 Block of E. Grand on July 31, 2016 during the afternoon hours
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