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July 2018
“Dog (& Cat) Days of Summer” Free Adoption thru 7-31-18
Find Your New Best Friend at the “Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer” Free Adoption Event Chicago Animal Care and Control has waived its adoption fee through July 31, 2018 for dogs and cats 6 months or older. Give them a chance and you may find your new best friend! Check the list of dogs and cats currently available here. Photos, video, and bios for adoptable pets can be found on the volunteer-run CACCAdoptables page. For more information about adoption requirements, click here.
Find out more »Community Presentation for Proposed Development at 444 N. Dearborn
Alderman Reilly and the River North Residents Association invites you to join us at an informational presentation regarding a development proposal for the site located at 45-75 W. Illinois St., 430-450 N. Dearborn St., 46-76 W. Hubbard St., 431-451 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois. Representatives of the EC 42 Developer LLC (“Applicant”) development team will present their plans and answer any questions you may have about this proposal. Alderman Reilly will be present at this meeting to monitor the discussion and record your feedback.…
Find out more »Movies in the Park – The Greatest Showman
Call a friend, grab a blanket and join us in A. Montgomery Ward Park for a movie under the stars. All movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. To confirm weather-related cancellations call the Movies in the Park Hotline (312-742-1134), go to My Chi Parks mobile app or RNRA social media. Follow us and Like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Please remember, the Chicago Park District prohibits dogs in this section of Ward Park. July 24, 2018: The Greatest Showman PG Special performance by Chicago…
Find out more »Second Community Presentation for Proposed Development at 444 North Dearborn
Thank you to those who were able to attend the 444 North Dearborn community meeting on July 16! Alderman Reilly appreciates your feedback. Please find the links for the presentation and traffic study below: Presentation Traffic Study Due to low attendance at the initial community meeting on July 16, Alderman Reilly has asked the development team to host a second meeting closer to the impacted area for the convenience of nearby residents. The development team will present their plans and answer any…
Find out more »August 2018
Alderman Reilly and Representative Stratton Host Community Shred Day
Alderman Brendan Reilly and State Representative Juliana Stratton are cohosting a Community Shred Day on Monday, August 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Ohio Place Dog Park located at 360 West Ohio Street. Help protect yourself from identity theft! Bring documents that contain your personally identifiable information - such as old bank statements, tax returns, bills, receipts, credit card applications and outdated medical records - to be safely shredded. Please remember to…
Find out more »CANCELLED – RNRA Inaugural Community Walks/018 District National Night Out
18th District National Night Out: August 7, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The 018th District is hosting the “35th Annual National Night Out”. National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to build strong community partnerships and promote safe neighborhoods. Come out and join your neighbors to help build a stronger, safer community, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership. Family Style Barbeque, Kids activities, games, bouncy-house, face-painting, give-aways, Chicago Police S.W.A.T., Mounted, Canine, Chicago Fire Department Engine…
Find out more »Movies in the Park – The Post
Call a friend, grab a blanket and join us in A. Montgomery Ward Park for a movie under the stars. All movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. To confirm weather-related cancellations call the Movies in the Park Hotline (312-742-1134), go to My Chi Parks mobile app or RNRA social media. Follow us and Like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Please remember, the Chicago Park District prohibits dogs in this section of Ward Park. August 7, 2018: The Post PG-13 Movies in the Parks is…
Find out more »Camp Northerly ’18
Experience the parks like never before next weekend (Friday 8/10 and Saturday 8/11) at this annual one-of-a-kind camp out on Northerly Island. Gotta keep campers well fed! Enjoy an appetizer hour by Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, a camp-themed dinner feat. Luella’s Southern Kitchen & Vincent Chicago, and sweets by Eli’s Cheesecake, Edge of Sweetness, and Lifeway Kefir. Special s’mores station feat. homemade fixings by Katherine Anne Confections and Amy’s Candy Bar! Also available Goose Island’s Brewer’s Basecamp, CH Distillery, Rhine Hall Distillery, Social Sparkling Wine, Brew Dr. Kombucha, and Fruit Belt Sparkling Fruit Tonic. Plus, Goose’s Sofie-mosas…
Find out more »Highline presents Belgian Chocolate Brunch
Check out Highline on My River North mobile app for a special deal. Download My River North mobile app today from the App Store or Google Play!
Find out more »The 60th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
The 60th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell Oil Products and the City of Chicago, will take place August 18 and 19 from 10am to 3pm daily along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as the show center. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest FREE admission air and water exhibition of its kind in the United States. To mark the 60th year of the popular lakefront event, the show will…
Find out more »Honoring Chicago’s Founder: 200th Year Memorial of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable
Join the DuSable Park Coalition, Chicagoans, and visitors, Saturday, August 18, 2018 for events honoring Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable (1745 - 1818), Chicago's first non-native settler. DuSable, a man of Haitian descent, worked as a trader and entrepreneur, establishing the first settlement on the north bank of the Chicago River in 1773, the current site of Tribune Tower. For more information, click here to view the event page, or contact Friends of the Parks at info@fotp.org.
Find out more »RNRA Family Event – Back to School Movie Party – Before the movie Coco
Join River North Residents Association for our annual blockbuster Back-to-School Movie Party in Ward Park. Fun kids’ activities, sports, games, and prizes! 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. Event followed by screening of Coco. Movie starts at dusk. To print this flyer, click here.
Find out more »IMF – Rush Hour Concerts
The International Music Foundation Presents – Rush Hour Concerts 2018 Enjoy Free Weekly Classical Music Performances Just Steps Away From The Magnificent Mile The International Music Foundation (IMF) is proud to present the Summer 2018 season of Rush Hour Concerts (RHC). Beginning June 5 and continuing every Tuesday through August 28, join IMF for free weekly classical music performances at St. James Cathedral located at 65 East Huron Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Rush Hour Concerts, founded by Deborah Sobol in 2000, aims to reinvent the…
Find out more »Movies in the Park – Coco
Call a friend, grab a blanket and join us in A. Montgomery Ward Park for a movie under the stars. All movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. To confirm weather-related cancellations call the Movies in the Park Hotline (312-742-1134), go to My Chi Parks mobile app or RNRA social media. Follow us and Like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Please remember, the Chicago Park District prohibits dogs in this section of Ward Park. August 21, 2018: Coco PG Back-to-School Movie Party starting at 5:30 p.m.…
Find out more »IMF Rush Hour Concert
The International Music Foundation Presents – Rush Hour Concerts 2018 Enjoy Free Weekly Classical Music Performances Just Steps Away From The Magnificent Mile The International Music Foundation (IMF) is proud to present the Summer 2018 season of Rush Hour Concerts (RHC). Beginning June 5 and continuing every Tuesday through August 28, join IMF for free weekly classical music performances at St. James Cathedral located at 65 East Huron Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Rush Hour Concerts, founded by Deborah Sobol in 2000, aims to reinvent the…
Find out more »Bubbles & Blades an STK Champagne Tasting
Sip on several bubbled varieties of champagne and enjoy signature bites. For tickets, click HERE. Check out STK on My River North mobile app for a special deal. Download My River North mobile app today from the App Store or Google Play!
Find out more »Chicago Jazz Festival Millennium Park Concerts
The 40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival showcases prominent jazz artists from Chicago and around the world. Concerts held at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park are scheduled through September 2. Headliner performances in Millennium Park include Dianne Reeves, Maceo Parker, and Chicago native Ramsey Lewis on September 1, performing his last live concert in Chicago before retirement The Chicago Jazz Festival is produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago…
Find out more »Grand Opening – The Chicago Architecture Center
Grand Opening August 31–September 3 - Opening the doors to the Chicago Architecture Center for the very first time! Check out the new space and delight in breathtaking exhibits. During your visit, you can participate in the #GetToTheCenter contest! Use the hashtag #GetToTheCenter and tag @chiarchitecture in your social media posts for a chance to win exciting prizes. Learn more about the #GetToTheCenter contest. Get your admission voucher today! Click HERE.
Find out more »September 2018
City Club of Chicago presents Transparency Revolution
City Club of Chicago presents Transparency Revolution: How Budget Transparency Will Help Illinois’ Recovery, with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Mendoza ran for office on a platform of prioritizing the most vulnerable residents at a time when the state was suffering through two years without a budget. 11:30 a.m. reception, 12:00 p.m. luncheon. Maggiano’s Banquets, 111 West Grand Avenue. Cost: $50. More info.
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834
CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Run Mag Mile – Run to Help Ease Local Poverty – Run for The Chicago Help Initiative
The Chicago Help Initiative is the charity benefiting from Run Mag Mile. All donation proceeds will benefit the year-round weekly meals and programs of The Chicago Help Initiative for people in need and experiencing homelessness in downtown Chicago. Rally your family and friends, neighbors co-workers, build a team and sign up for RUN MAG MILE to build a better Chicago for everyone. For more information and to register, click HERE. CHI is also in need of volunteers to help with the…
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CPD -18th District Beat Meeting 1821, 1822 & 1823
CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Upcoming Chicago Business Workshop – Facebook Family of Apps Advertising Best Practices
Presented by Facebook - This workshop will focus on best practices to utilize the ads manager tool to it’s full potential to drive results with your ads! We will cover the best way to approach set up, targeting, which platforms to use and how to best make creative to drive conversions or ad recall. The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register…
Find out more »2018 Senior Fest in Millennium Park
Senior Fest 2018 is set for Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Millennium Park. Tickets are FREE and available by visiting any one of the City's 21 Senior Centers. For more information, call the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Area Agency on Aging at 312-744-4016. Source: Alderman Reilly Reports 9/7/18
Find out more »Upcoming Chicago Business Workshop – Como Empezar Un Negocio
Presented by Quiroga College and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Este taller cubrirá los primeros pasos para abrir un negocio en Illinois: El plan de negocio. Considerará desde la idea de negocio y la identificación de mercado a aspectos fundamentales como la educación financiera, operaciones, normas y dinámica de equipos. En este taller proporcionaremos orientación en áreas claves del negocio, incluyendo relaciones con los clientes, organización y operaciones. The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer…
Find out more »Art on Sedgwick’s Beginners Art Class
Neighbors who create together stay together! No art experience necessary! Art on Sedwick's artists will lead you through simple, creative steps to explore elements of design and create unique pieces of art. Give it a try. If you can write your name, you can learn how to draw and paint. Art on Sedgwick is located at 1408 North Sedgwick Street. For more information visit this link. Source: Alderman Hopkins Newsletter 9/10/18
Find out more »Coffee with the Commander
Join RNRA Public Safety Committee Members at Eva’s Cafe for “Coffee with the Commander.” Stop by and share a cup of coffee with the 18th District Officers of the Chicago Police Department.
Find out more »Upcoming Chicago Business Workshop – Managing Social Media in the Workplace – Do’s & Don’ts
Presented by Charles Krugel, a Management Side Labor, Employment and Human Resource Attorney Attorney Charles Krugel discusses how you can supervise what employees say about your business & your customers on social media. This includes what employees can record in the workplace, and what they can post. The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop, call 312-744-2086. A full list of upcoming…
Find out more »CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214
CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Friends of the Parks’ 2018 Parks Ball
David Solzman's "Yin Yang" photo taken on the lagoon in Jackson Park is a fitting representation of Friends of the Parks' annual gala. Friends of the Parks' Park Ball 2018, "A Black and White Party for the 'White City','' will celebrate the 1893 World Columbian Exposition (nicknamed the White City for the color of the buildings in the fairgrounds) in Jackson Park and the Midway. Join Friends of the Parks for a dinner and dancing cruise aboard the Odyssey, departing from Navy Pier…
Find out more »Midnight Circus in Lake Shore Park
Enjoy the incredible Midnight Circus in Lake Shore Park. Live performances will take place on Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd. The Friday performance will start at 7:00 pm and the weekend performances start at both 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Lake Shore Park is located at 808 N Lake Shore Drive. For more information, click HERE. Source: Alderman Hopkins Newsletter 9/10/18
Find out more »2nd Ward Shedding and Recycling Event – September 22
Save the date for our next 2nd Ward Paper Shredding, Electronics Recycling, and Medication Takeback Event on September 22nd, located behind the 2nd Ward Service Office at 1400 N. Ashland Avenue.
Find out more »Bridge Lift Breakfast: Watch Michigan Ave. Bridge Lift From Inside Tower’s Gear Room
One of Chicago’s most unique eating experiences is back: the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum’s Bridge Lift Breakfast resumes in September in the southwest tower of the Michigan Avenue bridge. Noshers can view the raising and lowering of the DuSable Bridge (Michigan Avenue) from inside the Gear Room of the museum located in the five-story, 98-year-old bridge tower while enjoying a light breakfast of bagels, muffins, pastries, coffee and fruit by Corner Bakery Café. Recently named one of “The Most…
Find out more »EXPO CHICAGO
Opening the fall art season each September, EXPO CHICAGO hosts leading international art galleries presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. EXPO CHICAGO is located at Chicago's historic Navy Pier in the Festival Hall, located at 600 E Grand Ave. For more information please visit this link. Source: Alderman Hopkins Newsletter 9/10/18
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