Three Days, Two Stages, Great Music, Incredible Food, Kids Zone, Wine & Spirits Tastings and our 2nd Annual Dog Parade!

$10 Suggested Gate Donation

Taste of River North is RNRA’s largest fundraiser supporting our neighborhood advocacy, public safety, responsible development, responsible hospitality, infrastructure, environment, green space and community building.

What does your $10 gate donation pay for?

• Entertainment – Bands and DJs aren’t cheap!
• Security for the event to keep everyone safe
• Clean-up – Hand washing stations and port-a-johns
• AND invested directly back into the neighborhood through programs

Your donation is greatly appreciated and needed to keep festivals – and RNRA – going

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Wine and Spirit Tastings

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Whether you’re a wine lover or spirit sipper, we have a tasting for you! Get your ticket in advance to ensure you get a spot in the Tasting Tent! Tickets are only $20!

Buy your tickets in advance!

Only 100 Spots Available!  Register Now!

         Be part of the solution!

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.

We’re back with our 2nd Annual Dog Parade at Taste of River North.

We’re back with our 2nd Annual Dog Parade at Taste of River North! Thank you to Dog.Hotel | Daycare our Parade Sponsor. Dog also sponsors our power washes of the Larrabee DFA and supplies the doggie waste bags at both the Larrabee and Ohio Place DFAs.

Register today because space is limited!

• Commissioner Introductions
• Election of the President and Vice-President
• Assignment of term limits by Executive Director, Adam Gross

Last summer, residents reported that River North bar patrons would illegally park in Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Zone 1189 and host curbside parties after the bars closed. These parties had a negative impact on quality-of-life and often turned violent.

In response to these reports, Alderman Reilly introduced an ordinance (O2023-0004231) at the City Council to make RPP Zone 1189 violations a towable offense.

The Alderman is pleased to announce that he secured approval from the full City Council for this ordinance. The new regulations will take effect on Monday, July 1. 

Additionally, RPP Zone 1189 signs have been installed at the following locations:

Ward 42 asked Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Traffic Engineers to conduct a traffic study on North Larrabee Street, between West Erie Street and West Superior Street – due to reports of wrong-way drivers, vehicles not stopping at stop signs, and gridlock traffic.

In response to their request, CDOT recommended making the following changes to improve the flow of traffic and enhance pedestrian safety:

• Two-way to one-way (northbound) conversion of North Larrabee Street, between West Erie Street and West Superior Street
• Detached curb extensions at the northeast corners of North Larrabee Street at West Huron Street and West Superior Street
• Speed hump installation on North Larrabee Street, between West Huron Street and West Superior Street

On Monday, July 8, CDOT will complete the two-way to one-way (northbound) conversion of North Larrabee Street, between West Erie Street and West Superior Street (weather dependent). During the reconfiguration process, North Larrabee Street will remain open to vehicular traffic.

Alderman Reilly has asked 18th District Commander Michael Barz to assign a patrol squad to North Larrabee Street to prevent wrong-way drivers.

Additionally, the Alderman has authorized a portion of the Aldermanic Menu to fund the installation of the two curb extensions and a speed hump at this location. CDOT has completed installation of the speed hump and will install the curb extensions later this year. Alderman Reilly is confident that CDOT’s recommended changes will increase safety and reduce traffic congestion in the area.