A Free 3 day Camp where participants will learn fire safety, emergency medical services, CPR, participate in hands on fire and rescue simulations, and build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills. Spaces are limited, so apply today.
June 14, 2025 By
Community-Focused Policing Initiative – Take the Survey!
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is currently gathering community input as a part of their Advancing Community-Focused Policing initiative. This is to implement community policing at all levels of the department with the goal of assisting the department in the following areas:
• Implementing the Consent decree
• Meeting Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) goals
• Forming the new CPD strategic plan
An online survey is available for residents to submit feedback to CPD. Those interested in participating may complete the survey by clicking the button below. The online survey will be open through June 27, 2025.
Feedback from this Community-Focused Policing Initiative will be incorporated into a “synthesized feedback report” to help CPD shape officer deployment patterns, the way officers engage with the community, and the overall goals of CPD’s new strategic plan. Additional information on this program is on the CPD website here. Additional questions regarding this initiative may be submitted to the CPD Office of Community Policing at community@chicagopolice.org.
June 13, 2025 By
FILMING NOTICE – NO PARKING TOW ZONE – Filming involves simulated gunfire
FILMING WILL INVOLVE SIMULATED GUNFIRE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
6PM – 11PM ON JUNE 16 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
June 3, 2025 By
Photo Gallery – RNRA Summer Plant & Play – June 7th
May 23, 2025 By
Photo Gallery – RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at The Alston
Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who joined us Tuesday night June 10th for our “I Love River North” Happy Hour! We appreciate your support and friendship. All proceeds benefit RNRA Advocacy. These are important fundraisers for RNRA and we love bringing our neighbors together to celebrate our beautiful neighborhood.
We hope you enjoy the photo gallery below.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous host The Alston who donated their venue, services, drinks and delicious appetizers for the night allowing all proceeds to support River North Residents Association’s Advocacy Work.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTO GALLERY
May 22, 2025 By
Chicago Police Department – New Commander at the 18th District Police Station
May 19th, 2025: NEWS RELEASE Chicago Police Department Larry Snelling Superintendent 312-745-6110 · 3510 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 · Fax 312-745-6999
Captain Bielfeldt, a 26-year member of the department, will now serve as the Commander of the 18th (Near North) District. During his time as a Captain, Commander Bielfeldt was assigned to Airport Operations – South, where he oversaw CPD’s public safety operations at Midway Airport.
Commander Bielfeldt was also a Captain in the 17th (Albany Park) District, the Central Control Group and the 18th District, which he will now command. While a Lieutenant, he was assigned to the Bureau of Detectives, where he worked on the re-opening of the Area Four and Area Five detective divisions.
He was also a Saturation Lieutenant in Area Central, and both a Watch Operations and Field Lieutenant in the 12th (Near West) District. As a Sergeant, Commander Bielfeldt served in the Special Functions Division, the Bureau of Patrol, the 7th (Englewood) District and the 12th District.
Commander Bielfeldt holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. He also attended the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Check out other CPD posts at https://www.chicagopolice.org/news/?query-12-page=2
May 3, 2025 By
2025 PUP CRAWL & CAT WALK plus OFFICIAL VIP AFTER PARTY
Attending the Pup Crawl & Cat Walk? Stay for the main event—The Pet Gala. RSVP for the VIP After Party @lightology–Where avant-garde meets canine couture, and the unexpected takes center stage. For more information and tickets, CLICK HERE.
This exclusive after-party features:
- A Live set from DJ Disko-Kitty
- Food and Specialty Cocktails
- A runway fashion show fetauring local fashion designers on rescue pups and PAWS alums
May 3, 2025 By
2025 July 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.
July 15 (Tuesday): Beats 1822/1823 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 542 W. Hobbie Street
July 17 (Thursday): Beats 1821/1824 5:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. at Clark Street Apartments 1201 N. Clark Street
July 22 (Tuesday): Beats 1831/1832 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Anti Cruelty 510 N. LaSalle. Note change in address.
July 24 (Thursday): Beats 1833/1834 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Northwestern University – 303 E. Superior Street.
July 30 (Wednesday): Beats 1214 7:00 p.m. 1121 N. Leavitt at Holy Trinity Cathedral
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.
May 3, 2025 By
Help Bring Justice to Victims of Crimes – Register the location of your home or business camera
By registering your camera, you are simply allowing the Chicago Police Department to contact you in the event of a crime in your area.
CPD will not have direct access to your camera system and cannot access camera footage without your consent.
This is a free and voluntary program. Learn more on the program website.
