Grand Avenue Bridge – Emergency Repair

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is going to complete emergency repairs to the Grand Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River.

Construction will begin on Monday, October 13th and be completed on Friday, October 24th.
Here are important highlights during construction:

• The bridge will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The north sidewalk will be closed.
• Lanes will be shifted to the south side of the bridge.
• Traffic will be maintained in each direction.

Image credit: Chicago Department of Transportation

RNRA 28th Annual Meeting at Tao Chicago – Nov 11th

JOIN US
RNRA 28th Annual Meeting
at Tao Chicago
NOVEMBER 11th
Take Advantage of our Early Bird Special!
Tickets $60 Early Bird thru Nov 4th
$75 from Nov 5th and at the door!

Are you a resident of an RNRA Member Building? Check with your Property Manager for Members only discount code.

18th Police District Council Meeting – OCT 28th


Mark your calendar for this month’s 18th District  Council Meeeting on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m.

The location  and a guest speaker will be announced shortly and posted here when available.  Commander Bielfeldt from the 18th Police District, or his representative, will attend to comment on safety trends and answer questions.

REGISTRATION LINKS 

CLICK HERE to register for In-Person Meeting.

CLICK HERE to register for Zoom Meeting.

RNRA Family Event – Trick or Treat in Ward Park

 

Registration Required.  Advanced Registration Appreciated.  Your advanced registration helps us make sure we have enough goodies for all of the kids. Please register below and make sure to “check in” at the registration table the day of the event so we know you arrived.

The event is FREE, but donations are welcome and appreciated.  Donations can be made through Eventbrite when you register.  Thank you in advance for your consideration. For a PDF of the flyer, Click Here.

Please Help Collect – Candy & New Costumes for Youth in the Community

The 18th District Community Policing Office is collecting Candy and NEW Costumes for youth in our community.  You can help.  You can make a difference.  Consider working with your Property Manager to start a drive in your building to collect………………

  • Open through October 27, 2025
  • Drop off at the 18th District Police Station at 1160 N. Larrabee Street
  • CLICK HERE to print a PDF of this flyer.

CPD 18th District Community Strategy Meeting

Join RNRA to participate in CPD’s Community Conversations. Let your voice be heard. This is an opportunity for community members from across the 18th district to gather, share feedback, and help CPD develop a  strategy for servicing our community in 2026.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Click HERE for a PDF of this flyer to distribute to your friends and neightors.


CDOT SURVEY – ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking residents to share their feedback through a short community survey regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) and e-mobility infrastructure improvements in Chicago. The results will guide future decisions and investments to support a more equitable and sustainable future for Chicago residents.

Please take the survey here.

Chicago Bridge Lifts Underway


Fall bridge lifts, coordinated by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), began Saturday, September 27, with the raising of river bridges from S Ashland Ave to Lake Shore Drive. Bridge lifts begin at 9:00 am on weekends and 9:30 am on weekdays.

Each year, in the spring and fall, CDOT raises the movable bridges along the Main and South Branches of the Chicago River on a twice-weekly schedule on Saturdays and Wednesdays to accommodate recreational boats traveling to and from their storage yards. During these “boat runs,” the bridges are typically raised one at a time, with each bridge lift taking an average of 8-12 minutes. A total of 27 bridges are lifted in succession.Survey: Chicago Department of Transportation Electric Vehicle and Mobility Infrastructure Framework

Chicago Ave Bridge Project Update to Alleviate Vehicular Traffic

Work continues to replace the Chicago Avenue Bridge. Demolition of the bridge will continue over the next month. In areas where demolition is complete, crews will begin constructing new bridge piers.

Alderman Reilly has heard residents’ concerns about increased traffic and congestion in River North due to the ongoing construction projects in the area, including the Chicago Avenue Bridge project. To help alleviate congestion in the area bounded by Chicago Ave, Orleans St, Grand Ave, and the Chicago River, Alderman Reilly has coordinated with CDOT to install “Local Traffic Only” signage around the boundary of this geographic area. Southbound traffic will now be detoured to LaSalle St, and northbound traffic will be detoured to Orleans St to avoid traffic congestion near the Chicago Ave & Halsted St intersection.

To assist drivers, traffic control aides will be placed on Kingsbury at the intersections of Grand Ave, Ontario St, and Chicago Ave from 3-7pm starting Monday, September 29. These measures will be in place until October 17. A full closure of the bridge will start on September 29. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Click Here for more information on the project.

2025 November CAPS Beat Meetings

         Be part of the solution!

We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This is an opportunity for you to engage with your Beat Officers.

What is CAPS?  CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police.

CAPS meetings offer city residents an  opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing  feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues.  The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.

To find your District & Beat, click HERE.

Nov 11 (Tuesday):  Beats 1822/1823  5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street

Nov 13 (Thursday):  Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Clark Street Apartments 1201 N. Clark Street

Nov 18 (Tuesday):  Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address.

Nov 20 (Thursday):  Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street.

Nov 25 (Wednesday):  Beats 1214   5:00 p.m. 1121 N. Leavitt at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Note the November  time is earlier than usual,

See the full 18th District 2025 schedule and save the dates on your calendar Click Here.

See the full 12th District 2025 schedule and save the dates on your calendar Click Here

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.