Be Their Valentine this February at Anti-Cruelty. From February 6 through February 15, we are offering $14 adoption fees to help more animals find the love they deserve. Whether you are looking for a loyal companion or a new best friend, now is the perfect time to open your heart and your home. Visit our website and our Downtown Chicago Adoption Center to meet your match. For more information, CLICK HERE.
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Beat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem-solving. These meetings are held in person. New for 2026, District 18 has arranged for remote participation which occur in February (different dates than in-person meetings). All Zoom Meetings will be 1/2 hour and are accessible using this link:
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/89029268918 (Copy link into your browser)
Click here to find which beat you reside in. You may also call 312-742-5778 or email CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org for more information about the 18th District CAPS office.
Jan 13 (Tuesday): Beats 1822/1823 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 4th at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively.
Jan 15 (Thursday): Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at First St. Paul’s Church, 1301 N. LaSalle Drive. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 4th at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.
Jan 20 (Tuesday): Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 5th at 1:00 and 1:30 respectively.
Jan 22 (Thursday): Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street. Remote meetings by Zoom will be held on February 5th at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively.
Feb 10 (Wednesday): Beat 1214 7:00 p.m. Sterling Bay, 333 N. Green Street No remote option.
2026 Full year Schedules
In Person CAPS Beat Meetings are also posted on the RNRA Event Calendar which can be found on RNRAChicago.org and on the My River North mobile app. You can find reference to the remote dates noted on the calendar for the in-person dates.
You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 12:15pm at the Near North Public Library, 310 W. Division Street.
District Councilors will provide updates, and our 18th Police District Commander Bielfeldt (or his representative) will attend to provide safety updates.
PARKING: There is a parking lot just west of the library and there are meter spots on Division Street.
REGISTRATION LINKS
CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.
CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.
March 10th (Tuesday)
Attention RNRA Members – Before you order tickets, see your Property Manager for a Special Promo Code with $10 Discount. Discount can only be applied at the time of registration, not after. This discount is only available to residents of RNRA Member properties.
$40 Early Bird Special- Through February 23
$50 – February 24 and at the door
Ticket price includes two (2) drink tickets and delicious British Bar Bites. $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation “Get Behind the Vest“ program.
Get your tickets now! Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly.
Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door
$10 each or 3/$20
All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c) non profit
The 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week begins Friday, January 23, and continues through Sunday, February 8. This 17-day celebration of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is one of the most anticipated culinary events of the year. Click here for a list of participating restaurants.
Holiday Tree Recycling: Begins January 3-17. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, is hosting its annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program at 27 locations throughout the city. Chicago residents are welcome to drop off their natural holiday trees inside the designated tree recycling corral at each location. Please remove all tinsel, lights, ornaments, tree stands, and plastic bags from your tree before placing it in the corral.
Click here to find a location near you.
This year, Chicago will host a live broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” with a midnight countdown and free, public event along the Chicago River. Road closures will start on Monday, December 29, at 10:00 am on Franklin St from Lake St to Upper W Wacker Dr.
Then, on Wednesday, December 31, the Orleans St bridge and Upper Wacker from Lake St to Wells St will close at 10:00 am. Street closures will go into effect on the following bridges on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30 pm:
This event is free and open to the public, with no ticket registration required. Event entrances located on Wacker Dr at the corner of Lake St and Wells St will open at 5 p.m. Performances from Chance the Rapper and other Chicago acts will take place throughout the night. To learn more information, you can view the event details here.
For a full list of road closures and the event schedule, please see below.
Serve as a Poll Worker for the March 17th, 2026 Primary
The Chicago Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the Primary on March 17th, 2026, including bilingual election judges who speak Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog.
To learn more and apply, please visit the Board of Elections website.
