June 12, 2024 By
18th Police District Council June Meeting – June 25
The 18th Police District Council monthly meeting is on June 25 at 6:00 PM Old Town Triangle Association Center at 1763 N. North Park Avenue.
When: Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Old Town Triangle Association Center – 1763 N. North Park Avenue. Parking Information: metered street parking on La Salle Drive
Speaker: Elli Pétanque Montgomery – Topic – Mental Health Response in Policing
Mental health is having a major impact on policing in Chicago. We are pleased to announce our guest speaker as Elli Petacque Montgomery, Executive Director of Mental Health Advocacy and Treatment Response Team at the Cook County Sheriff Office. Her topic will be: Mental Health Response in Policing
18th District Commander Michael Barz (or a representative from 18th) will also attend to answer any questions.
Registration is not required, but appreciated.
June 9, 2024 By
Community Meeting – Chicago Casino – Demolition Notice – June 14th
In July of this year, all remaining Chicago Tribune personnel and equipment will leave the Freedom Center site at Chicago and Halsted, after which the demolition phase will commence to make way for the construction of the permanent casino facility. The project has been designated “environmentally complex” due to the site’s proximity to a waterway, which means that additional monitoring and special techniques will be used to minimize environmental impacts and public health risks. Additional details about this designation can be found here. The demolition process, which is expected to take 5 months to complete, will be entirely mechanical, with no explosives employed.
What: Public Meeting
When: Friday, June 14, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Jesse White Center, 410 W Chicago Avenue.
City officials, contractors, and Bally’s representatives will present the demolition plan and answer questions from attendees. Details about the meeting can be found here.
June 9, 2024 By
The Democratic National Convention – General Information
As our neighborhood prepares for the impacts of the DNC this August, this document has answers to frequently asked questions regarding community impact. A security plan has not yet been released by the U.S. Secret Service.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications will be a great resource throughout this event in communicating important safety alerts. You can download the OEMC app in the Apple app store or Google Play store. To learn more from OEMC, click here. NotifyChicago also provides text and email alerts for severe weather, traffic impacts, and more.
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.
