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August 2025
Clear the Shelters – Anti Cruelty
Clear the Shelters with Anti-Cruelty – Saturday, August 23 Looking to welcome a new furry friend into your home? Join Anti-Cruelty on Saturday, August 23 for Clear the Shelters, a special one-day adoption event with WAIVED ADOPTION FEES for dogs, cats, and small animals. Take the next step toward finding your new best friend. Visit our downtown Chicago adoption center on August 23 and help us clear the shelters! CLICK HERE to find out more.
Find out more »Bike the 2nd Ward: Sunday, August 24
Bike the 2nd Ward: Sunday, August 24 Come join us for our 2025 2nd Ward Annual Bike the Ward event starting at SPF Chicago, located at 2121 N Clybourn Ave. Get ready to pedal through the streets of the 2nd Ward with fellow cyclists. This event is perfect for all cycling enthusiasts, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the neighborhood on two wheels. Check-in will begin at 7:15 AM, and…
Find out more »18th Police District Council Monthly Meeting
You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on TUESDAY AUGUST 26 at 6:00 pm. The location for this month's meeting is Newberry Math & Science Academy at 700 West Willow St. A parking lot is located adjacent to the school. The guest speaker will be announced shortly. Please check back here for more information. District Councilors will provide updates and 18th Police District Commander Bielfeldt will attend to provide safety updates. To RSVP for in person attendance…
Find out more »September 2025
RNRA “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Electric Shuffle
Join RNRA for our September “I Love River North” Happy Hour at Electric Shuffle, a bar, restaurant, and game experience like nothing else! Electric Shuffle took a classic game, gave it a high-tech twist, added craft cocktails, incredible food and turned it into a full-blown social event. Its just pure fun! Whether you're coming in to play or just want to hang out and enjoy friends and neighbors, this place was built with vibes for everyone to have fun! Join…
Find out more »Assumption Catholic Church Blood Drive
Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. On September 8, 2025 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm, the Assumption Church Men's Group is hosting a blood drive in the parish center, 323 W. Illinois Street. To print a PDF of the flyer to distribute, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1822
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This is your chance to get involved. Please join your neighbors at: Holy Family Church 542 W. Hobbie Street Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings…
Find out more »CPD 18th District Beat Meeting – 1823
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This is your chance to get involved. Please join your neighbors at: Holy Family Church 542 W. Hobbie Street Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1821
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. Please join your neighbors at: The Clark Apartments - 1201 N. Clark Street Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1824
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting Please join your neighbors at: The Clark Apartments - 1201 N. Clark Street Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses…
Find out more »CPD 18th District Beat Meeting – 1831
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This meeting is facilitated by RNRA Chair of Public Safety. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and…
Find out more »CPD 18th District Beat Meeting – 1832
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. This meeting is facilitated by RNRA Chair of Public Safety. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and…
Find out more »CPD 18th District Beat Meeting – 1833
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood,…
Find out more »CPD 18th District Beat Meeting – 1834
We encourage all residents to participate in their CAPS Beat Meeting. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood,…
Find out more »Carnaval of Giving – The Chicago Help Initiative Gala
Join your neighbors on September 18 at a Carnaval of Giving for The Chicago Help Initiative! Enjoy a festive night of Brazilian music & food at Fogo de Chão from 6-9 pm. Your support provides food, shelter & compassion to our homeless neighbors. Be part of the solution and help us build a better Chicago.
Find out more »October 2025
CPD 12th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1214
We encourage residents to participate in the CAPS Beat Meetings. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE. What is CAPS? CAPS stands for Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy. CAPS is a partnership between police and community that is the foundation of community policing. CAPS uses Beats to develop relationships between the community and the police. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as…
Find out more »Pitch in for the Parks
Come join us in Ward Park and Pitch In for the Parks! We will be picking up trash and weeding on October 4 (Saturday) from 9-11 am in our amazing Ward Park. All supplies are provided. Please sign up with the following link so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone. Registraton to be posted soon!
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18th District CPD – Paper Shredding & Electronic Drop Off Event
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the flyer
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