On August 4th,CDOT began a major reconstruction project on Halsted St and the Chicago Ave River Bridge. The Chicago Ave Bridge will be replaced, and contractors will install a new riverwalk connection, protected bike lanes, landscaping, CTA bus lanes, street lighting, and new traffic signals.

Starting August 4, Halsted St will be closed in both directions from the river’s north branch to Ancona St, and Chicago Ave traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Peoria St to Kingsbury St. These changes will remain in effect until October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Ave will be implemented. Work will begin at 7am and conclude at 3:30pm on weekdays, with the possibility for work on Saturdays during the same hours. During construction, the following detours will be implemented: northbound detour via Grand Ave, Orleans St, and Division St to continue on Halsted St; southbound detour via Division St, LaSalle Dr, and Grand Ave to continue on Halsted St.

Click here for a map of the proposed project area. The work on Halsted Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2026, and work on the Chicago Avenue Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of the year 2026.

• Halsted Street fully closed in both directions between Grand and Division.
  • Northbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Grand Ave, Northbound on Orleans St, Westbound on Division St, back to Halsted St
  • Southbound CTA bus route #8 detour: Eastbound on Division St, Southbound on LaSalle Dr,  Westbound on Grand Ave, back to Halsted St
  • #8 Halsted Street CTA Bus reroute details
• Chicago Avenue reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. This traffic pattern will remain in place through October 2025, after which a full closure of Chicago Avenue will be implemented.
  • #66 Chicago Avenue CTA Bus stop closure details At present #66 bus is not being rerouted, only certain stops have been changed/discontinued

Click here for a PDF of the flyer.

The Department of Finance’s Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program allows all motorists, regardless of income, to resolve eligible violations at a reduced cost by paying only the base fine—with penalties and fees fully waived—as long as full payment is made by July 31, 2025.

Eligible violations include:

• Non-meter parking tickets and standing violations
• Compliance violations (e.g., expired registration, no City sticker, or missing license plate)
• Automated speed and red-light camera tickets
• A Notice of Final Determination must have been issued on or before December 31, 2023

Additional program features:

• Tickets currently enrolled in a payment plan are eligible if paid in full by July 31, 2025
• Seizure-related fees (towing, storage, booting, etc.) are also waived with limited exceptions

Expired meter tickets and any violation where the City has filed a case in court or has initiated administrative proceedings to collect the debt are not eligible. No application is required; eligible tickets have been adjusted and will reflect the applicable waivers until July 31, 2025.

To learn more about these programs and to search or pay for tickets, click here or call (312) 744-7275 (Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 7 PM).

National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5

Join officers from the 18th, 1st, and 12th Districts for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Navy Pier. National Night Out is a nationwide positive loitering event that brings the community and law enforcement officials together for a fun evening of entertainment, games, free food, and community building. Meet the officers that patrol your neighborhood.

If you have any questions, please contact the 18th District CAPS Office at 312-742-5778.

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

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Thank you to everyone who came out to play!  See our Photo Gallery HERE.