River North is a unique and wonderful neighborhood with three miles of riverfront, historic architecture, a vibrant creative community, world class dining, and a thriving nightlife.

River North Clean Streets is a social enterprise created and managed by the River North Residents Association. RNCS has has partnered with an organization called Cleanslate Chicago to provide street cleaning services in our neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday mornings all summer long. In their bright yellow vests, our friendly, well-trained crews pick up tons of garbage and recyclable materials, leaving our community cleaner, safer and healthier.
The Benefits
- Great PR for Block and Program Sponsors; with neighbors, customers and city officials
- Keeps establishments looking great and reduces the risk of expensive fines
- Deters crime and improves public health and safety
- Promotes recycling and enhances property values and quality-of-life
- Provides potentially life-changing employment, training and support for hardworking Crew Members eager to move towards self-sufficiency
- Additionally, if businesses are hiring, the disciplined, reliable, and motivated RNCS crew members make great permanent employees
To learn more and/or to sponsor a block, please visit RNCleanStreets.org
We wish to acknowledge and thank the Sponsors of River North Clean Streets, whose generous support makes this program possible.
2023 Program Sponsors
- El Hefe
- Hooters
- Howl at the Moon
- Joy District
- Le Select
- Rossi's Liquors
- Salesforce
- Soundbar
- Spybar
- Wintrust
2023 Block Sponsors
- 210 Design House
- 400 N. LaSalle Condominium Association
- Blum (2 blocks)
- Chicago Chop House
- CVS on Wells
- Electric Hotel
- Erie LaSalle Body Shop
- Fremont Chicago (2 blocks)
- Fritz Duda Company
- Harry Caray's (3 blocks)
- Hubbard Inn
- Metro One Parking (2 blocks)
- Moe's Cantina (2 blocks)
- Mom's Place (1 block)
- P&W Partners (2 blocks)
- Tao Chicago (2 blocks)
- Verilife