March 19, 2026 By

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation – Run to Remember

Join us for the 22nd Annual Run to Remember
Run. Walk. Never Forget.
When:  Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Honor the 607 fallen Chicago Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The 5K run/walk raises funds to support families of fallen and catastrophically injured Chicago Police Officers. Since 2007, Total amount of assistance given to Chicago Police families in need is $24 million.
Join RNRA Members and the 18th District Chicago Police Department by registering for Team Blue for Bauer!
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March 19, 2026 By

Earth Day Clean-up in Ward Park – April 18th

Join us on April 18th to celebrate Earth Day and clean-up A. Montgomery Ward Park (Kingsbury & Erie).  9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

To register, SCAN the QR CODE above or CLICK HERE.

This is a collaboration with Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks.

 

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March 18, 2026 By

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

The start of Chicago’s spring running season will begin on Sunday, March 22 when the 45th running of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle kicks off at 8:30 a.m. in Grant Park. The classic road race and annual tradition joins the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a fun and festive 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk through the heart of downtown.

Below is information regarding race weekend, taking place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. Please share this with any community group, business and/or residents that you feel could benefit from receiving this information.

Schedule of events:

  • Friday, March 20 – Saturday, March 21: Packet Pick-Up
  • Saturday, March 21: The Mile
  • Sunday, March 22: 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk

For details, visit: shamrockshuffle.com/shufflers/general-information

Towing and street closures:

  • No parking is allowed on the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle course. Towing of vehicles on the course will begin at 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Please refer to the course map for details.
  • The Shamrock Shuffle will involve street closures on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Streets along the course in your neighborhood close to traffic between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as runners pass through. Please refer to the Street Closure Brochure for anticipated street reopening times in your specific area.

Street closure materials:

All street closure documents are also available on the street closure page of shamrockshuffle.com.

Thank you for your continued support in making this event a great Chicago tradition! For more information about the 2026 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, you can contact our office at office@shamrockshuffle.com, or visit shamrockshuffle.com.

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

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March 13, 2026 By

CPD CAPS Beat Meetings

We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting.

Unsure of your Beat?  To find your District & Beat, click HERE.

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.

Beats 1822/1823: Holy Family Church 542 W. Hobbie Street

  • 1822 5:00 p.m.
  • 1823 6:00 p.m.

Beats 1821/1824:  First St. Paul’s Church 1301 N. LaSalle Drive

  • 1821 5:00 p.m.
  • 1824 6:00 p.m.

Beats 1831/1832:  Anti-Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle Drive – Enter through Grand Avenue Doors

  • 1831 5:00 p.m.
  • 1832 6:00 p.m.

Beats 1833/1834:  Northwestern University 303 E. Superior Street

  • 1833 5:00p.m.
  • 1833 6:00 p.m.

Beat 1214:  Sterling Bay 333 N. Green Street

  • 1214 7:00 p.m.

OTHER RESOURCES:

To see the schedule for all of District 018 and 012 CAPS Beat Meetings for 2026,  CLICK HERE

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March 11, 2026 By

Coffee with 18th District Commander

 

Have coffee and share conversation with the Commander of the 18th District CPD.  Click HERE for a copy of the flyer.

 

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March 10, 2026 By

Dyeing of the Chicago River: Saturday, March 14

The annual dyeing of the Chicago River will take place on Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 am. The dyeing process typically ranges in length from 45 minutes to an hour, and the amount of time can depend on conditions.

The dye used by Local 130 to turn the Chicago River its iconic green color has been reviewed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which concluded that there is no toxic effect on the river. Other research indicates that fish are not affected or bothered by the dyeing, either.

Click here for more information.

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March 10, 2026 By

18th Police District Council Meeting – March 23rd – Monday

You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on MONDAY, March 23rd at 12:30 pm at the Near North Public Library, 310 W. Division Street. Please note this meeting is on Monday, rather than our typical day of Tuesday.

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.

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March 10, 2026 By

Find Local Support with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County helps Veterans find support right in their own communities. Their team can assist in finding resources and assistance across a wide variety of issues and can connect Veterans with other service agencies and collaborators. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need, VACCC may be the place to start.  Click here for more information.

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March 9, 2026 By

RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Beef & Liberty Bar

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.

$50 – March 3 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.

BONUS:  Before you leave the event, pick up your ticket for a “free drink” when you return to Hawksmoor!

Do you plan to stay for dinner after the event?  Book your reservation ahead of time to ensure you get a table! Hawksmoor Chicago Restaurant – Chicago, IL | OpenTable

Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door

                                             $10 each or 3/$20

$700 Value – Lateral Fitness
  • Personal Training:  Two one-on-one sessions  or Two partner sessions.
  • Reformer Pilates:  Two one-on-one  sessions or Two partner sessions
  • One Massage or One TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) session:
  • Two  weeks of Chicago Strength in Motion small group training
$250 Value – Dvida Spa – Face Reality Customized Facial with Dermaplaning. This facial is  customized,  designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and target individual skin concerns. It includes dermaplaning to gently remove dead skin and peach fuzz, leaving the skin smoother, brighter, and refreshed.
$150 Value – Eurostar’s Magnificent Mile Hotel – One night stay for two
 $50 Value – Hawksmoor Gift Card (Can be used at Hawksmoor or Beef & Liberty.  FIVE $50 Gift Certificates to raffle off – one per winner.
  • The first two winners will also receive  “Hawksmoor at Home” Cookbook + a bottle of Hawksmoor Barrel 81 Buffalo Trace – $100 value

All proceeds benefit RNRA neighborhood advocacy. RNRA is a 501(c) non profit.

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March 2, 2026 By

Forum for Cook County Board President Democratic Candidates – March 5th

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) and River North Residents Association (RNRA) are pleased to announce an important candidate forum we are hosting for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday March 17, 2026

This will be a Democratic Candidate forum for Cook County Board President Candidates primary election occurring March 17, 2026.

We have received confirmation of attendance from Brendan Reilly, but Toni Preckwinkle’s representative has told us that she has a scheduling conflict and will be unable to attend.  We will be holding the forum and maintaining the question-format session for the forum.

Event Date:  Thursday, March 5th

Registration is required for attendance. Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. The event will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.

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