June 8, 2024 By
River North Lighting Program
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be installing new light poles in the River North neighborhood in the coming weeks. The lighting improvements are occurring within the area bounded by Chicago Avenue, Orleans Street, Larrabee Street, and Ontario Street.
This work will include infrastructure trenching and helix foundation and pole installation. Please note: This work will disrupt planter beds within the parkway.
CDOT will begin working on Hubson, between Chicago and Erie next week. After that, CDOT will move to the following streets:
- Huron, from Kingsbury to Sedgwick
- Kingsbury, Ontario to Chicago
- Huron from Larrabee to Kingsbury
- Superior from Larrabee to Kingsbury
- Erie from Larrabee to Kingsbury
Please contact CDOT if your building has plantings, irrigation systems, or electrical components in a planter. You will need to remove anything you do not want damaged by the light pole installation.
If you have any questions please contact Christopher Quinlan, General Foreman of the project, at Christopher.Quinlan@cityofchicago.org.
June 8, 2024 By
Ohio Place Dog Park
The Ohio Place Dog Park re-opened earlier this week after undergoing much-needed improvements. Following feedback from residents, Alderman Reilly allocated a portion of Aldermanic Menu funds for upgrades, including hydroseeding to enhance the park’s landscaping. The park was temporarily closed for three weeks to allow the new grass to grow undisturbed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. Now that the work is complete, we hope you and your pets enjoy the revitalized space. 
June 8, 2024 By
NASCAR Street Race 2024 Closures Begin June 10th
NASCAR Chicago’s 2024 Street Race will take place July 6 – July 7. NASCAR will begin building the race track and event space in early June, which will require sidewalk and roadway closures.
The following sidewalk and street closures will go into effect on Monday, June 10:
- Full closure on Ida B. Wells Drive from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive including sidewalks.
- Westbound between Congress Circle and Michigan Avenue will remain open, but eastbound between Michigan and Congress Circle will be closed.
- No parking on southbound Columbus Drive, between Jackson Drive and Balbo Drive
For the most up-to-date information on other NASCAR-related closures coming up, click here.
May 5, 2024 By
RNRA Family Event – Plant & Play – June 8th – Register now!
Join us in Ward Park for games, activities, giveaways, treats and more! Kids (12 & under) can plant their own flower and take it home! Registration is Free. Donations are welcome. CLICK HERE for a copy of the flyer.
May 3, 2024 By
Ohio Place Dog Park Temporary Closure – Monday 5/13 for three weeks
Message from Alderman Brendan Reilly
Based on resident feedback, Alderman Reilly has allocated a portion of the Aldermanic Menu to fund improvements at the Ohio Place Dog Park.
Last fall, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) installed sod throughout the Park at the Alderman’s request. Unfortunately, residents allowed their dogs to play on the sod while fencing and “Keep Off Grass” signage was in-place. This ruined the sod because it wasn’t able to take root.
On Monday, May 13, CDOT will close the park and conduct hydroseeding. The Park will be closed for three weeks to allow the new grass to grow uninterrupted.
Ward 42 encourages you to use the Larrabee Street Dog Park during the closure.
May 3, 2024 By
Community Alert – Criminal Sexual Abuse – 18th District – May 3, 2024
If you have any information about this incident, Please call the Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8200.
May 1, 2024 By
RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at NO VACANCY – June 4
Celebrate Spring at RNRA’s “I Love River North” Happy Hour – Purchase your Tickets now!
When: Tuesday, June 4, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: No Vacancy – 509 N. Wells Street
Guests will enjoy appetizers and libations courtesy of our generous host and sponsor, No Vacancy. All proceeds support RNRA’s neighborhood advocacy.
Space is limited! Get your tickets now!
Tickets $40 in advance and $50 at the door
Food & beverages included with ticket
Delicious appetizers and three complimentary drink tickets will be provided – redeemable for select premium spirits, wine or beer offerings
$10 raffle tickets available at the door
$10 each or 3 for $20
Winners must be present
Raffle Prizes – $265 Gift Certificate from HOTWORX – CHICAGO, IL (RIVER NORTH): Two $392 Gift Certificates from V/O Med Spa: Two $50 GIft Certificates from No Vacancy.
No Vacancy is located in the heart of Chicago’s prominent River North neighborhood. The venue features an elevated American bar fare menu–which is simply “back to basics” with superior ingredients. They wouldn’t call themselves a wine bar, but offer incredible selections by the ounce and by the glass that are typically unavailable in this format; being able to do so in utilizing their innovative wine dispensing system. No Vacancy also features an advanced draft beer dispensing system that uniquely fills each glass from the bottom—UP! Each beer glass is chilled, deodorized, and sanitized every pour using an imported technology called THRILL. The combination of these systems provide a perfect beer pour every time. The cocktail menu is designed to tease any palate—while providing some flair in places for the social media gurus. Everyone is welcome at NV…if you want to be bougie you’re in the right place, but if you want to be anything else you’re sure to find comfort. Welcome home!
