August 27, 2025 By

RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Electric Shuffle – Sept 3rd

Join RNRA for our September “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Electric Shuffle, a bar, restaurant, and game experience like nothing else! Electric Shuffle took a classic game, gave it a high-tech twist, added craft cocktails, incredible food and turned it into a full-blown social event.
Its just pure fun! Whether you’re coming in to play or just want to hang out and enjoy friends and neighbors, this place was built with vibes for everyone to have fun! Join us to experience this new unique addition to our neighborhood!
All proceeds support RNRA Advocacy work thanks to our generous host Electric Shuffle providing the venue, beverages and food. Space is Limited so get your tickets now! We sold out of our June event early on and we don’t want you to miss this one!
When: September 3 (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Electric Shuffle – 448 N. LaSalle Drive
$40.00 in Advance
$50.00 at the Door (If available)
Raffle Tickets will be available at the door! 
$10/each or 3/$20
Raffle Prizes Below
  • Value $400  – Gift Certificate to Godfrey Hotel for a one night stay for 2 in a deluxe room and  voucher for food and beverage at the I | O Rooftop  Lounge
  • Value $250 – Gift Certificate to Dvida Spa for a Tshape2 Face Treatment
  • Value $200 – Gift Certificate to La Grande Boucherie
  • Value $25 – Gift Certificate to Electric Shuffle
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August 27, 2025 By

One Minute Survey – Proposed Prohibitions on CPD Traffic Stop

One Minute Survey: Should the Chicago Police Department be PROHIBITED from Conducting Certain Traffic Stops?

Please complete the one-minute survey below.

WE WANT YOUR VOICES TO BE HEARD! 

Background – On July 31, 2025, a majority of the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability (the Commission) voted to support new PROHIBITIONS on CPD’s ability to conduct certain traffic stops. This is NOT the final vote and the Commission has requested additional public input.

Proposed Prohibition: “The Chicago Police Department shall be PROHIBITED from conducting a traffic stop or temporarily detaining a driver of a vehicle that is not a commercial, livery or chauffeured vehicle where the primary basis for the stop is any of the following violations:

• A missing or improperly displayed front license plate, so long as the vehicle has a properly displayed rear license plate;
• A displayed registration sticker that has expired within one year;
• Improper license plate fastening or positioning where the license plate is otherwise clearly displayed;
• Improper rear license plate illumination;
• One non-functioning headlight, taillight, or brake light during daylight if the vehicle has at least one functioning headlight, taillight, and brake light; and
• Operating a vehicle with a loud sound system.”

THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WILL BE ACCUMULATED, PRESENTED TO DECISION-MAKERS, AND SHARED WITH ALL THOSE RESPONDING.

Click on the box below to complete the One Minute Survey and VOICE YOUR OPINION.

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August 26, 2025 By

Bally Chicago Casino Construction – panorama progress photos

Latest photos on top – click image to open full-screen view

8/26/2025

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August 18, 2025 By

Coffee & Conversation with the 18th District Commander – August 21st 10:00 am

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August 18, 2025 By

Air Quality Sensor Installation in the 42nd Ward

The Chicago Department of Public Health installed air quality sensors on several light poles throughout the 42nd Ward the weekend of August 15. These sensors are part of the Chicago Air Sensor Network, which aims to help residents understand the air conditions in their area.

These sensors only record air quality and are not equipped to record audio or video. The program’s results will be shared with the public. Installation of these sensors will continue through the end of the summer.

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August 17, 2025 By

18th Police District Council Meeting – AUGUST 26 – 6:00 P.M.

You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on TUESDAY AUGUST 26 at 6:00 pm.

Guest Speaker  Chicago Police Department Detective Michael Shields will be the guest speaker and focus his comments on crime trends related to property crimes, including residential burglaries and retail theft.  Commander Bielfeldt from the18th Police District, or his representative, will attend to comment on safety trends and answer questions

The location for this month’s meeting is Newberry Math & Science Academy at 700 West Willow St. A parking lot is located adjacent to the school.

To RSVP for in person attendance (appreciated, but not required), CLICK HERE

To RSVP for ZOOM (view only), CLICK HERE

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August 12, 2025 By

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – RNRA Back-to-School Bash

The Bash has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions.

MOANA 2! – CANCELLED

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August 8, 2025 By

Bally’s Casino – August 4, 2025 Meeting of the Mayor’s Casino Community Advisory Council

On August 4th, the Mayor’s Casino Advisory Council met.  RNRA has had a representative on this committee since the disucssions on the casino began.

This council is made up of:

  • Neighborhood Representatives
  • Issue Experts

Other participants in the CAC meetings include:

  • Aldermanic Offices
  • City Staff including Department of Planning members
  • Bally’s and Development Partners

 

Please CLICK HERE to see the August 4th presentation with the most current information.

RNRA has and will continue to post updates on our website RNRAChicago.org under the menu item Chicago Casino.  You will find history and current information at this link.  

 

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August 8, 2025 By

Halsted St & Chicago Ave River Bridge Project Starting August 4

On August 4th,CDOT began a major reconstruction project on Halsted St and the Chicago Ave River Bridge. The Chicago Ave Bridge will be replaced, and contractors will install a new riverwalk connection, protected bike lanes, landscaping, CTA bus lanes, street lighting, and new traffic signals.

Starting August 4, Halsted St will be closed in both directions from the river’s north branch to Ancona St, and Chicago Ave traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Peoria St to Kingsbury St. These changes will remain in effect until October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Ave will be implemented. Work will begin at 7am and conclude at 3:30pm on weekdays, with the possibility for work on Saturdays during the same hours. During construction, the following detours will be implemented: northbound detour via Grand Ave, Orleans St, and Division St to continue on Halsted St; southbound detour via Division St, LaSalle Dr, and Grand Ave to continue on Halsted St.

Click here for a map of the proposed project area. The work on Halsted Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2026, and work on the Chicago Avenue Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of the year 2026.

Traffic Patterns/Bus Route Detours 
  • Halsted Street fully closed in both directions between Grand and Division.
    • Northbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Grand Ave, Northbound on Orleans St, Westbound on Division St, back to Halsted St
    • Southbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Division St, Southbound on LaSalle Dr,  Westbound on Grand Ave, back to Halsted St
    • #8 Halsted Street CTA Bus reroute details
  • Chicago Avenue reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. This traffic pattern will remain in place through October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Avenue will be implemented.
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August 8, 2025 By

RNRA Dog Pop-Up Event at Larrabee/Erie Dog Friendly Area – August 9

Click here for a PDF of the flyer.

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