June 28, 2021 By

Venetian Night on the Riverwalk – July 10th – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Join Secretary of State Jesse White, Italian Consul General Thomas Botzios and WIND-AM’s Shaun Thompson as the Italian American Human Relations Foundation (IAHRF) brings back Venetian Night in Chicago. The event takes place on Saturday, July 10, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Based at Chicago’s City Winery on the Riverwalk, Chicago’s Venetian Night brings the charm of the famous Venice boat parades along with decorated boats, entertainment and a grand fireworks display at Navy Pier. For more information, please visit this website.

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June 28, 2021 By

CPD Upcoming Foot Pursuit Policy Community Conversations – 6/30 and 7/10


The Chicago Police Department invites you to attend an upcoming virtual community conversation regarding its new interim foot pursuit policy. CPD will host two community conversations open to the public when you will have an opportunity to learn about the new policy and provide your feedback on it.

 

 

 

Agenda for the conversation includes:

  • Overview of the Foot Pursuit policy
  • Questions from participants
  • Break-out rooms to discuss various concepts and parts of the policy

Community Conversation 1 – Wednesday, June 30 @ 7:00pm
Register Here for Community Conversation 1

Community Conversation 2 – Saturday, July 10 @ 12:00pm
Register Here for Community Conversation 2

Due to capacity, community conversations will be limited to 200 participants per conversation. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.

Unable to attend but still want to learn more and provide your feedback? CPD is also accepting comments on the policy and responses to a public input form until July 15th, 2021.

Public Comment on Policy
CPD invites you to review the interim policy and make comments and recommendations on it. To read the policy and provide your feedback, click here. Public comments will be open until July 15, 2021.

Public Input Form
CPD has launched an anonymous input form that asks various questions around foot pursuits. These questions will allow you to provide feedback on specific components of the foot pursuit policy. Responses to this form are entirely anonymous.
Click here to complete the input form

For additional information about the new policy and other ways to get involved, please click here.

If you have additional questions, please contact Community@chicagopolice.org

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June 26, 2021 By

Community Alert – Area Central – Business Alert – Retail Thefits -18th District June 25, 2021

To print a copy, click HERE.

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June 26, 2021 By

Near North Unity Program Monthly Meeting – June 28th

Join Near North Unity for their monthly meeting via ZOOM.

Monday 6/28 at 6 pm

Please join the Near North Unity Program Monthly Meeting on Monday, June 28th  at 6 pm via Zoom

Register here:https://forms.gle/YGd5WZssuQ1mMHuY6

Come out and hear from your representatives, find out about how to look for State jobs, and give a shout out to CPS for their partnership in our community.

Community Thank you – Chicago Public School

• Dr. Janice Jackson

• Latanya McDade

• Chip Johnson

Illinois House of Representatives – 9th District

• Representative Lakesia Collins

Illinois Department of Employment Security

• Don Ryan, Statewide Trainer

Chicago Lights Dance Academy

• Patricia Mendez, Program Director

 

CLICK HERE to follow NNUP on Facebook.

The Near North Unity Program (NNUP) was formed in November 2010. NNUP seeks to promote and strengthen community cohesion in Chicago’s Near North community and to connect existing sub-communities into a resilient neighborhood by building upon local strengths through planning, organizing and human development.

Near North is defined by the following boundaries: North Avenue to Chicago Avenue, Wells Avenue to Halsted Streets.

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June 24, 2021 By

Community Alert – Bureau of Detectives – Area 3 – Armed Robberies – Multiple Districts including 018th and 012th

To print a copy, CLICK HERE

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June 21, 2021 By

Public Nuisance Case Against Eurostar Hotel, 660 North State Street – June 23 9:30 a.m.

City of Chicago Files Public Nuisance Case Against Eurostar Hotel, 660 North State Street
If you wish to stay up to date on the matter, please use the information below to virtually access the meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:30 AM. 
The Rules and other information about the MLDC hearings being conducted on the Cisco Webex platform are available on BACP’s website HERE.
Join by Video (Webex Link)
Meeting Number: 187 211 5644
Passcode: 1234 
Join by Phone: (312) 535-8110 
Access Code: 187 211 5644
Please continue to report any issues requiring immediate Police attention in real-time by calling 9-1-1. 
As Published Previously – Alderman Reilly Reports 4/16/2021
A number of residents have contacted Alderman Reilly’s office with concerns regarding the Eurostar Magnificent Mile Hotel, located at 660 North State Street.  
Alderman Reilly began discussing these concerns about downtown hotels with the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association (IHLA), the Department of Business Affairs (BACP), and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in July, 2020. As some residents may know, several downtown hotels have reduced their rates to an all-time low because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These low rates, coupled with the limited hours and capacity of downtown entertainment venues, have transformed hotels into convenient alternatives to bars and restaurants.  
Eurostar Hotel was identified as a “hotspot” location based on numerous reports Alderman Reilly’s office received of large gatherings, guests throwing bottles from balconies, lighting fires on balconies, and not enforcing proper safety protocols or other COVID-19 restrictions. Most alarming was a recent media report that a CPD traffic stop in River North led to the arrests of 6 individuals for handgun possession; these individuals were all guests of the Eurostar Hotel.  
Because of the deleterious impact the business has had on the River North community, Alderman Reilly formally requested that the BACP and CPD conduct task force investigations of the Eurostar Hotel. 
Between March, 2020 and March, 2021, the BACP conducted 11 task force inspections at the hotel, and issued numerous citations for violations of Chicago Municipal Code and COVID-19 guidance.  
Based on BACP’s inspection results, and the Hotel’s continued disregard for public safety, the Law Department filed a public nuisance case against the Eurostar Hotel. Please CLICK HERE to review the list of charges, which relate to specific incidents of public nuisance and noncompliance with COVID guidelines. These charges will be resolved via the Mayor’s License Discipline Commission (MLDC) at a “virtual” hearing.  
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June 21, 2021 By

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN – “Pitch In for Ward Park” Clean-up this Saturday June 26th 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not cooperating with us – so our(6-26) Pitch in for Ward Park Clean-up event has been cancelled due to weather.

Be sure to check our website and social media platforms for information about future park clean-ups.
https://rnrachicago.org/community/a-montgomery-ward-park/

In the meantime, please do your part every day to help make Ward Park a cleaner, safer and more beautiful place to relax, play and enjoy nature!

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June 20, 2021 By

CPD Foot Pursuit Policy – Community Input – Provide Feedback by July 15

The Chicago Police Department’s interim foot pursuit policy becomes effective on June 11.
After a community engagement effort seeking input regarding the policy, the Chicago Police Department anticipates publishing a revised foot pursuit policy in early September. The engagement process will provide everyone an opportunity to review the interim policy and provide feedback.
The community input process is currently open and will end on July 15. To participate and have your voice heard, CLICK HERE .
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June 18, 2021 By

Wild Mile! Come and Enjoy the Park!

Located along the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, the Wild Mile can be enjoyed by foot, kayak, canoe or boat.

Come down along the Riverwalk behind the Whole foods to get up close to the floating gardens. Launch from the Eastman street dock behind REI to get access to the river. Or rent a kayak at Kayak Chicago to see the river the way it is meant to be enjoyed.

Come visit by car, bike, CTA or even hop on the North avenue Water taxi.

The first floating walkway will be launched summer 2021 so stay tuned!

If you were wondering where all sorts of things are going on in relation to the Wild Mile, head to UrbanRiv.org/visit to see where the latest installations are resting, where to enter the floating walkway, launch a kayak, rent a boat, spot some turtles (sunny days only, of course). Check in for the latest developments and the best ways to see all the sights the Wild Mile has to offer!

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June 8, 2021 By

JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE – June 19th at Park Community Church

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