We’re back with our 19th Annual

TASTE OF RIVER NORTH

For a PDF of this flyer, CLICK HERE

Taste of River North™, Wine on Wells Tasting & Dog Parade

Live music including Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella and children’s play area

The ultimate foodie fest, Taste of River North™ allows attendees to sample the best of everything trendy River North has to offer – and in one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods. Located in a new location this year, at 627 N. Wells (on Wells from Superior to Ontario). The event will take place on Friday, July 28 from 5 to 10 pm and Saturday, July 29 from 11 am to 10 pm.

Visitors will enjoy two days of great River North restaurants, artists, local merchants, and a family fun area – along with some of Chicago’s most impressive architectural views while Chicago’s best party bands rock the place.  Ten River North restaurants serving up their delicious fare for you to taste including Lure Fishbar, Moe’s Cantina, No Vacancy, Tree House Chicago, Chick-fil-A, Hubbard Inn, Bar Goa, Fogo de Chao, Avli, Ground Up Coffee and Pistores Pizza & Pastry.

In addition, on Friday, July 28 from 6-9pm the fest will host “Wine on Wells” Wine Tasting. For $20, visitors can try eight samples of international wines. Register here

Lastly, on Saturday, July 29 at 11 am, bring your furry friend to the main stage for the first ever dog parade. Register here for free to participate for a chance to win prizes.  Registration is limited to 100 dogs, but viewing is open to everyone!

Music acts include:

Friday
5:00 – House Music
6:00 – Big Suit (Talking Heads Tribute)
8:00 – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press

Saturday
11:30am – School of Rock
1:00pm – IPOP
3:30pm – Hello Weekend
6:00pm – Simply Elton
8:30pm – Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella

** Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella is the singer behind that 80s song “I Want Candy“

Hosted by River North Residents Association (RNRA).  Proceeds support River North Residents Association’s neighborhood advocacy and charitable activities.  A $10 donation is suggested. East Bank Club is the presenting sponsor.

For more information, please visit https://www.tasteofrivernorth.com/

For a PDF please CLICK HERE

As a friendly reminder, please keep your dog(s) leashed when utilizing public spaces outdoors. Unfortunately, we receive many complaints from our residents about dogs off-leash attacking small dogs, young children, and adults. With school out for summer, and warmer weather upon us, we can expect more foot traffic at our famed parks and recreational attractions. Be courteous and keep your dog(s) leashed.

For a list of dog friendly areas near you, click here.

Please see the ordinance below:
7-12-030 Animals shall be restrained

Any owner who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $300.00, if the violation does not result in severe injury or death to any person or damage to another person’s property. If the violation results in severe injury or death to any person, the owner shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00. In addition to a fine, the owner may be required to submit full restitution to the victim or may be incarcerated for a period not to exceed six months, or may be required to perform up to 100 hours of community service, or any combination thereof. If the violation results in damage to another person’s property, the owner shall be subject to a fine of not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000.00. In addition to a fine, the owner may be required to submit full restitution to the victim.

The NASCAR Street Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2. Visit NASCAR’s website to learn about race weekend activities.

Signage for parking restrictions along the race route has already been posted. Street closures will begin on Saturday, June 10 and last until Saturday, July 15. Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive closures won’t occur until Thursday, June 29 and will fully reopen by Wednesday, July 5.

Please click here for a complete list of street closures.

For a PDF of this flyer, CLICK HERE.

Everyone is invited to participate in these meetings.  RNRA will be working closely with our 18th District Council members and we encourage community members to join these meetings.

Please share the information with your friends and neighbors. RSVP is requested and appreciated.

What is the Police District Council?

• In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ordinance creates two bodies: a citywide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, with power to advance systemic reform, and District Councils, which will be elected in each police district and work to improve policing and public safety in the district. The Commission and District Councils will bring police officers and Chicago residents together to plan, prioritize, and build mutual trust; strengthen the police accountability system; give Chicagoans a meaningful new role in oversight; and explore and advance alternative effective approaches to public safety.
• In February, residents in each of 22 Police Districts elected three representatives to District Councils These 66 people will them form community based programs to improve community based policing. Those 66 people will also elect the seven Commissioners who will have authority to drive the direction of CPD, including the role of selecting candidates for Police Superintendent and a significant role to play with COPA and the Police Board.

To print a PDF of flyer, CLICK HERE.

Bring out your furry friend for the First Annual Taste of River North Dog Parade! FREE to register. Pups will strut their stuff through this year’s fest for a chance to win prizes!

When: Saturday, July 29 at 11:00 a..m.
Where: On Wells Street between Ontario and Superior – Meet in front of the stage.

Registration is required to participate.

For a PDF of the flyer below, CLICK HERE

Join the anti-Cruelty Society alongside the Chicagoland Human Coalition in celebrating June as Chicago Dog’s month and help them drum up support for these amazing canines! Consider adopting today.  See all of the lovable adoptable dogs available, CLICK HERE.

The variety of exciting events and activations, include: CLICK HERE to find out more.
JUNE 1: The Anti-Cruelty society River North Chicago Dog Pup Parade
JUNE 2: First Fridays – all Chicago Dog fees waived
JUNE 10: Chicago Dog Days of Summer adoption events – waived dog fees & extended hours
JUNE 17: Lakeview Adopt and Shop event
JUNE 24: River North Chip-In Microchipping Event
JUNE 29: ACS Open House & Yappy Hour waived Chicago Dog fees
TBD: The Anti-Cruelty Society South Loop Chicago Dog Pup Parade