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September 2021
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free – Every Wednesday
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts Join International Music Foundation every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performances. You can also listen to the concerts live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the videos on the International Music Foundation website. In accordance with the Chicago mask mandate, all attendees are required to wear a face mask throughout the performance regardless of vaccination status. Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am…
Find out more »October 2021
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts Join International Music Foundation every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performances. You can also listen to the concerts live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the videos on the International Music Foundation website. In accordance with the Chicago mask mandate, all attendees are required to wear a face mask throughout the performance regardless of vaccination status. Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am…
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18th District Community Policing 2022 Strategy Meeting – 1st of 2 meetings
CLICK HERE to REGISTER TODAY and provide your input for the 2022 18th District policing strategy. The Police Department will be seeking community input in order to draft the 18th district’s strategic plans surrounding crime enforcement and community engagement. Your participation is needed and appreciated. The second meeting will take place in November The date and registration link will be available soon. Save the Date for Meeting 2 - November 4th - More info to come!
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Gilda’s Club Chicago Co-host of 16th Annual “Paint the Town Pink”
On Wednesday, October 20th, Gilda’s Club Chicago will host the 16th Annual “Paint the Town Pink” event in association with Advocate Aurora Health. The event will be presented virtually over Zoom from 6:00 to 8:30. Gilda’s Club Chicago provides free emotional and social support for anyone impacted by cancer. This year’s “Paint the Town Pink” will include two guest lectures featuring Dr. Ameer Gomberawalla, Breast Surgeon with Advocate Medical Group on "Advances in Lymphedema Prevention and Screening" and Dr. Adam…
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“Pitch in for the Parks” Ward Park Clean-ups
Register Now! This year, the Chicago Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Chicago Park District and local communities, is once again leading a citywide volunteer initiative to help keep our parks clean. We provide the volunteers, and the Chicago Parks Foundation provides supplies and safety guidelines to help support our park’s ongoing maintenance. Join the RNRA in Ward Park and help us Pitch in for the Parks! When: Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Rain date: Saturday October 30) Where: A.…
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat in Ward Park – REGISTRATION CLOSED – Capacity reached for this event
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED Saturday, October 23 (rain date: October 30) 11:30 am - 12:30 pm RNRA invites parents and young children to enjoy trick-or-treating in Ward Park on Saturday, October 23, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged for all. Candy, treats and a souvenir pumpkin for every child. Enter our photo contest for a chance to win a prize. The event is free - but registration is required no later than October 20. Thank you…
Find out more »Meet Me on the Mile – The Magnificent Mile Association
October 24: Mark your calendars! The Magnificent Mile Association’s final Meet Me on The Mile Series date takes place on Sunday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Programming will feature markets and makers with fall themed vendors and festivities. More programming details to be released closer to the date and series information can be found HERE.
Find out more »November 2021
SPEAK UP CHICAGO – Participate with 18th District CPD in creating 2022 Policing Strategy
CLICK HERE to register. CLICK HERE to print a copy.
Find out more »CPD Invites you to a Community Conversation-Accountability Policies & Procedures
Date Monday, November 8 Time 6 – 8:30 p.m. The Chicago Police Department invites you to attend a community conversation on CPD’s accountability procedures for receiving and investigating complaints of member misconduct. During this conversation, you will hear directly from representatives from CPD and be invited to provide your feedback on important policies and procedures during break-out room sessions. Agenda of the meeting: 1. Introduction & overview of the conversation (10 minutes) 2. Presentation on CPD’s accountability policies and procedures (15 minutes) 3.…
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BAR GOA – A night of great drinks, food and lots of laughs
A night of great drinks, food and lots of laughs. Featuring the best of the best comedians. You won't want to miss this. (Headliner: Calvin Evans (Comedy Central) Featuring: Vik Pandya (NBC Breakout Festival), Tyler Fowler (Zanies), Sonal Aggarwal (Laugh Factory) Book your table now for Thursday, Nov 11th. Doors Open at 10pm. Show starts at 10:30pm at Bar Goa( 116 W. Hubbard Street). CLICK HERE to reserve a seat.
Find out more »Instituto Cervantes – Chicago Flemenco Festival 2021- Elementos Compuestos
The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago Flamenco Festival, now in its 19th edition. This festival, organized and directed by the Instituto, is recognized as being the only one of its kind in the Midwest. During those five weeks, eight live performances and an extensive parallel program that includes documentaries, conferences, and workshops, are presented for audiences of all types, fulfilling the festival’s objective of contributing to the culture and identity of Hispanics in…
Find out more »Instituto Cervantes – Chicago Flemenco Festival 2021- Elementos Compuestos
The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago Flamenco Festival, now in its 19th edition. This festival, organized and directed by the Instituto, is recognized as being the only one of its kind in the Midwest. During those five weeks, eight live performances and an extensive parallel program that includes documentaries, conferences, and workshops, are presented for audiences of all types, fulfilling the festival’s objective of contributing to the culture and identity of Hispanics in…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1822
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 »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1823
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 »Webinar from Cushing Co – Are your SEO Efforts Really Working?
Ditch the vanity metrics! It is time to rethink how you measure your search engine optimization efforts. If your goal is to help customers find your business through search engines, and become a customer, is your SEO really moving the needle? If you can’t answer that – this presentation is for you. Your SEO should grow leads, sales, get people contacting your business! What We’ll Cover: ☑ Why Ranking is a Bad Metric for SEO: don’t miss the big picture! ☑ Meaningful Metrics: New Leads, Sales,…
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Mag Mile Lights Festival and Parade
The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Free family fun culminates in the grand Tree-Lighting Parade down North Michigan Avenue with Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida. The event-filled day begins at 11:00 a.m. starting at Lights Festival Lane (401 North Michigan Avenue), with the parade of floats commencing at 5:30 pm. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lights Festival Lane Activities (Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM…
Find out more »Instituto Cervantes – Chicago Flemenco Festival 2021 – De paso
The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago Flamenco Festival, now in its 19th edition. This festival, organized and directed by the Instituto, is recognized as being the only one of its kind in the Midwest. During those five weeks, eight live performances and an extensive parallel program that includes documentaries, conferences, and workshops, are presented for audiences of all types, fulfilling the festival’s objective of contributing to the culture and identity of Hispanics in…
Find out more »Instituto Cervantes – Chicago Flemenco Festival 2021 – De paso
The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago Flamenco Festival, now in its 19th edition. This festival, organized and directed by the Instituto, is recognized as being the only one of its kind in the Midwest. During those five weeks, eight live performances and an extensive parallel program that includes documentaries, conferences, and workshops, are presented for audiences of all types, fulfilling the festival’s objective of contributing to the culture and identity of Hispanics in…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting 1831
We encourage residents to participate in the CAPS Beat Meetings. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82898005076 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…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1832
We encourage residents to participate in the CAPS Beat Meetings. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82898005076 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…
Find out more »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1833
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 »CPD 18th District CAPS Beat Meeting – 1834
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 »Howl at the Moon Thanksgiving Eve Party
Turkey is good, but booze is better! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks. Our Thanksgiving Eve Party is Wednesday, November 24th. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. Reservations not required! Enter to win a happy hour party on our website for free entry and discounted drinks! Click Here to enter!
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, from 8:00am to 11:00am, and will run along State Street, from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. The parade will be broadcast live on VPOD-TV 59.3 and on VPOD-TV’s Roku station. This year’s lineup includes a variety of marching bands, floats, specialty units, and much more. To view the complete 2021 lineup click here. To accommodate the parade, the following street closures will take place: • State Street, between Washington and…
Find out more »December 2021
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am - Doors open 12:15 pm - Concert Join us on Wednesday, December 1 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance. You can also listen to the concert live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the video on the International Music Foundation website. Vincente Della Tonia Jr. Heitor Villa-Lobos – Carnaval das Crianças, W157 Mozart Camargo Guarnieri – Dança Negra…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts – Free
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am - Doors open 12:15 pm - Concert Join us on Wednesday, December 8 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance. You can also listen to the concert live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the video on the International Music Foundation website. Igor Pikayzen, violin Tatyana Pikayzen, piano Franz Schubert – Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major,…
Find out more »Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join us on Wednesday, December 15 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance. You can also listen to the concert live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the video on the International Music Foundation website. Hyejin Cho, piano Cécile Chaminade – Écossaise, Op. 151 Robert Schumann – Piano Sonata No. 1 in …
Find out more »Chicago Casino Public Presentations
The event will include presentations by each of the bidders for the Chicago casino as well as an opportunity for public questions and comments. The program will be livestreamed. Additionally up to 200 members of the public will be randomly selected to attend the event in-person. If you are interested in attending in-person, please CLICK HERE To livestream the presentation on the day of the event, please CLICK HERE CLICK HERE To see RNRA's response to the proposal at Chicago's Tribune…
Find out more »Howl at the Moon – Ugly Sweater Bash
Bring your hideous, most horrendous, fugliest Christmas sweater to our Ugly Sweater Bash! The uglier, the better because your crime against fashion give you the chance to win a prize for ugliest sweater! Hilarious sweaters, an ugly sweater contest, drinks, live music and more sounds like a killer holiday party combination, doesn’t it? So hit the thrift store and come on down! $10 cover per person. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. Enter to win a happy hour…
Find out more »The Brasserie at the Waldorf Astoria – New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2022 with us! The Brasserie will offer an elevated à la carte menu, featuring meal enhancements such as caviar and truffle chips, seared scallops, and Wagyu ribeye beef. The rich menu is only to be outdone by the rare and iconic selection of high-end champagnes and spirits, courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Chicago’s collection. Late night light bites Waldorf Astoria style – duck wings, flatbreads, and shaved truffles, and more. Seatings are available from 5:00-11:00pm. Live music from the Champagne Allstars…
Find out more »Howl at the Moon – New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve 2022 at Howl at the Moon Chicago! Our variety of packages offer you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2021 goodbye, and start the New Year having a blast. It will be the biggest New Year’s Eve party in all of Chicago! 2022 will not know what hit it. Come to Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve party! For more information, Click Here.
Find out more »Bar Moxy – New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2022 with our Last Naughty Night New Year’s Eve Party. You will feast your eyes, ears and stomachs with all the indulgences you desire before you commit to #NEWYEARNEWYOU. Your experience will include preferred seating to listen to Chicago based DJ Avi Sic and view some of the city's best Go-Go dancers. All reservations are per person and will include a glass of champagne, specialty cocktail and NYE inspired shooter. Each reservation will be entered in to our "Win a…
Find out more »Fremont – New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve 2022 9pm to Last Call $90 Presale Tickets Premium Drink Package | Passed Appetizers | Champagne Toast | DJ | Photographer CLICK HERE for tickets: Email RSVP@4Cbars.com for Table Packages
Find out more »Expanded New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The City announced plans to welcome in the New Year with a 1.5-mile-long midnight fireworks display along the lakefront and Chicago River. These will be the largest fireworks display the City’s ever had and will be accompanied by a live simulcast from WGN. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still threatening the health and safety of Chicago residents, the City has introduced health guidelines that will encourage visitors and residents alike to celebrate safely. Promptly at midnight, a fireworks display choreographed…
Find out more »January 2022
The Brasserie at the Waldorf Astoria – New Year’s Day Brunch
Keep the bubbles and the 2022 celebration flowing at brunch with everlasting rosé and live music to ring in the new year. Seatings and live music from the Champagne Allstars are available from 10:00am-2:00pm. Time: 1/1/22 10:00am-2pm Location: The Brasserie at the Waldorf Astoria 11 E. Walton Street For more information and reservations, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am - Doors open 12:15 pm - Concert Join International Music Foundation on Wednesday, January 5 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring pianist Simon Karakulidi. You can also listen to the concert live on 98.7 WFMT or watch the video on the International Music Foundation website. Vaccination status and masks: In an effort to maximize…
Find out more »Straight Talk with Tom Dart Cook County Sheriff – Electronic Monitoring
Join Sheriff Tom Dart for Straight Talk on Electronic Monitoring on Monday, January 10 at 5:30pm on Zoom. Submit questions and hear from the Cook County Sheriff on the latest data on electronic monitoring - who's on it, why they're placed on it, and how to fix it. Please sign-up for the webinar using this link and submit your questions.
Find out more »2nd Public Nuisance Case Filed Against Eurostar Hotel, 660 North State Street
In April 2021, the Law Department filed a public nuisance case against the Eurostar Hotel. The case was resolved via the Mayor’s License Discipline Commission, resulting in Eurostar paying a $10,000 fine and agreeing to a Plan of Operation. Earlier this month, shots were fired inside a guest room at the hotel. This incident confirms that the business has not made necessary steps to abate the nuisance and safety issues previously identified, and is not adhering to the agreed upon…
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation on Wednesday, January 12 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Sophia Stoyanovich, violin Derek Wang, piano Christopher Theofanidis - Fantasy for Violin and Piano Billy Childs - Incident On Larpenteur Avenue Augusta Read Thomas - Toft Serenade John Adams - Road Movies for Violin and…
Find out more »36th Annual Interfaith Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click HERE to view the virtual program.
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Avalon String Quartet Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet in B-flat, Op. 18 No. 6 Libby Larsen - Bagatelle After Beethoven's Op. 18 No. 6 *world premiere You can also listen to the concert live on…
Find out more »Vehicular Hijacking Task Force Webinar with Sheriff Tom Dart
Join Alderman Brian Hopkins for a discussion with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and staff from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office on their continued work with the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force. This online webinar will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 5:00pm. To sign up for this webinar, and to submit questions for the panel, please click this Zoom link, or visit aldermanhopkins.com.
Find out more »90’s Night at Howl at the Moon
It does not matter which 90’s trend was your favorite because we will be rocking them for 90’s Night at Howl at the Moon on Friday, January 21st and Saturday, January 22nd! That’s right, dust off your “Macarena” dance moves and that old Starter Jacket because we will be partying like it is 1999. We will have prizes, drink specials and all the 90’s music you can dance to. Don’t miss out! https://www.howlatthemoon.com/90s-night/ Doors at 7pm / Show at 8…
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Argus Quartet Juri Seo – Respiri – in memoriam Jonathan Harvey Alicia June - String Quartet in A minor Dorothy Rudd Moore – Modes Germaine Tailleferre – String Quartet Rhiannon Giddens; arr. J. Garchik – At the Purchaser’s…
Find out more »Taco Maya Customer Appreciation Day
Taco Maya wants to show their appreciation to customers. Stop in on Thursday January 27th for Customer Appreciation Day for a $1.00 Taco (Limit one per guest)
Find out more »Alderman Reilly & Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blood Drive
Alderman Reilly and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are co-hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, January 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at 355 East Erie Street. The Alderman’s goal is to collect 30 pints of blood at the event. All of the donations will go to local hospitals to help Chicagoans in need. Walk-ins are not allowed. Please schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-258-4825 or visiting www.vitalant.org (use group code ORD0SRAL). You can also scan the QR…
Find out more »February 2022
FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation on Wednesday, February 2 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Geneva Lewis, violin Sahun Sam Hong, piano Clara Schumann - Three Romances, Op. 22 Darius Milhaud - Printemps, op. 18 Lili Boulanger - Deux Morceaux for violin and piano Germaine Tailleferre…
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation on Wednesday, February 9 at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Zheyu (Crystal) Jiang, piano Chen Yi – Variations on “Awariguli” Claude Debussy – Two Preludes, Book II Franz Schubert – Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, D. 760, “Wanderer” Vaccination status and masks:…
Find out more »LOVE ROCKS – VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
The most romantic day of the year is almost here, but we’d never kiss and tell. Celebrate with your favorite rock stars only at Howl at the Moon for our “Love Rocks” Valentine’s Day Party! We will have drink specials, giveaways, date night packages, live music and so much more. Flying solo like a free bird? Don’t stop believin’, after all, life is made of small moments like this! https://www.howlatthemoon.com/valentines-day-party/
Find out more »Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Brasserie in the Waldorf Astoria
Saturday, February 12 - Monday, February 14 Waldorf Astoria 11 E Walton Street Chicago, IL 60611 Celebrate love with exquisite Valentine's dinner specials on Saturday, February 12th & Sunday, February 13th at the Brasserie! Then on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th, the Brasserie is offering a three-course prix fixe in addition to our ala carte menu to celebrate with your love. First Course Acadian Pearl Oysters, Green Apple Mignonette Or Root Vegetable Salad, Fromage Blanc, Crispy onion Second Course Lobster…
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FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: February 16 Alexander Hersh, cello Victor Asuncion, piano Nadia Boulanger – 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Claude Debussy – Cello Sonata Leoš Janáček – Pohádka “A Tale” for Cello and Piano Alexander Scriabin; arr. G. Piatigorsky…
Find out more »Public Safety Webinar presented by 18th District CPD Community Policing
ZOOM MEETING NUMBER WAS INCORRECT ON FLYER. USE NUMBER BELOW ZOOM MEETING ID: 864 4369 7342 Join the 18th District on Thursday, February 16th at 4:00 p.m. for a virtual Public Safety Webinar via ZOOM. The webinar will cover how best to employ common safety tips and how utilize emergency response services. Any questions call (312) 742-5778 Community Policing Office
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Interested in Becoming a Police Officer? Bowl with a Cop!
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a Bowl with a Cop event Tuesday, February 22 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Diversey Bowl, located at 2211 W. Diversey. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration begins at 5 pm. Please register using this link. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Welbel at 312-533-0956, or Officer Jackson at 312-590-1641.
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Katherine Beck, mezzo-soprano Chris Reynolds, piano Joseph Haydn – Arianna a Naxos, Hob.XXVIb:2 Gioachino Rossini – “Una voce poco fa” from Il barbiere di Siviglia H. Leslie Adams – “For You There is No Song” from Five…
Find out more »Vehicular Highjacking Webinar presented by 18th District Community Policing
Please join the 18th District Community Policing office for a discussion on the important topic of Vehicular Carjacking. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 4:00 pm. If you are interested in attending, sign in with Zoom meeting ID number 83960189024 Passcode: 412275 . If you have any questions, please contact the 18th District Community Policing office at 312-742-5778.
Find out more »State of the Wards 2022 – Ward 02 & Ward 27
Join The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association on Thursday, February 24th for a virtual update from local elected officials: Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. (27th Ward). Please feel free to submit questions for the Aldermen ahead of the event: either in your Zoom registration, or by emailing OTMRA@OldTownChicago.org.
Find out more »Near North Unity Program Monthly Meeting
Join Near North Unity for their monthly meeting via ZOOM. Register here to receive Live Zoom link Monday afternoon. Link to pre-register sign up https://forms.gle/iUYHScZGPX9Bx5H79 On the Agenda... Communities 4 Construction Revolution Workshop Information about upcoming Community Easter Event Project Education Plus NNUP advocacy work for CPS Safe Passage The Near North Unity Program (NNUP) was formed in November 2010. NNUP seeks to promote and strengthen community cohesion in Chicago’s Near North community and to connect existing sub-communities into a…
Find out more »March 2022
FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Stephanie Zyzak, violin Filippo Gorini, piano Franz Schubert – Violin Sonata in A major, Op. 162, D574 Robert Schumann – Drei Romanzen, op. 94 You can listen to the concert live on 98.7 WFMT or…
Find out more »42nd Ward Public Safety Webinar with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart
Please note the date has changed to Wednesday, March 2. If you have already signed up for the webinar, the Zoom login information will remain the same. On Wednesday, March 2, from 4pm to 5pm, Alderman Reilly is hosting a Public Safety Webinar with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. During the webinar, Sheriff Dart’s team will discuss their crime reduction initiatives, Carjacking Task Force, and answer pre-submitted questions. Since the webinar is limited to 1,000 attendees, we encourage you to register early to guarantee entry. There…
Find out more »St James Cathedal Presents VOCES88
St. James Cathedral is proud to present the world-renowned ensemble VOCES8 live in concert for their official Chicago debut on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. The program, Lux Aeterna, features music by Byrd, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov, Paulus, and more! Tickets can be purchased here.
Find out more »RNRA Young Professionals Mixer
Who: Young Professionals in River North What: Opportunity to network and mingle with other Young Professionals and Neighbors of River North When: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 5:30pm through 7:30pm Where: Highline Bar + Lounge, 169 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Why: Build both professional and social networks with other career-driven individuals in River North Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »FREE Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (Every Wednesday) Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago 55 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:30 am – Doors open 12:15 pm – Concert Join International Music Foundation at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago for a free 45-minute performance featuring: Gabriel Martins, cello Victor Asuncion, piano Ludwig van Beethoven – 7 Variations on ‘Bie Männern, welche Liebe fühlen’, WoO 46 Johannes Brahms – Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99 You can listen…
Find out more »Gilda’s Club of Chicago “Untapped” – Annual Craft Beer Tasting Event
Join the Associate Board of Gilda's Club Chicago for "Untapped", their annual craft beer tasting event. Untapped will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Goose Island Barrel House, 603 North Sacramento Boulevard in Chicago. Beer enthusiasts and foodies will enjoy food pairings from Goat Group Catering, Goose Island craft beers, tours of the Barrel House, and the chance to win fabulous prizes. Proceeds from the event benefit Gilda's Club Chicago, a free support community…
Find out more »Fire Safety Webinar
To see a PDF of this flyer, CLICK HERE The 18th District Community Policing Office in partnership with the Chicago Fire Department will host a Fire Safety Presentation. The topics will include fire safety in highrise buildings, fire behavior, building evacuation, how to get out, common courses, and kitchen safety training. Zoom Meeting ID 880 4780 1212
Find out more »RNRA Moms’ Night Out at FOGO DE CHAO
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Find out more »April 2022
Inaugural River North Design District Pup Crawl & Cat Walk – Benefiting PAWS Chicago
Join the River North Design District as they invite Chicago's most sought after Interior Designers to reimagine pet accoutrements at 9 River North locations. Guests are invited to walk through the showrooms and bid on dog beds, dog houses, cat condos and more! Each showroom will have a signature cocktail and amuse-bouche. Tickets are $35.00. Portion of proceeds benefit Paws Chicago. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.* *RNDD kindly asks our guests that you leave your pets at home.
Find out more »Public Safety TOWN HALL
Learn more about the City's community safety efforts in the Near North, South Loop and West Loop Communities. Registration required, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE for a PDF to print, post and share.
Find out more »Webinar on How to use 911/311 & Smart 911
To see a PDF of this flyer, CLICK HERE. The 18th District CAPS Office and Office of Emergency Management & Communications is hosting a webinar for the community to better understand the operational areas such as 911 and 311 calls/dispatch and how OEMC coordinates with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, state agencies and federal agencies. The Smart 911 program will also be discussed. ZOOM ID 838 4417 4462
Find out more »Eurostar Hotel – Public Nuisance Disciplinary Case – Status Hearing
The City of Chicago Law Department recently filed a second public nuisance disciplinary case against Eurostar Magnificent Mile Hotel, located at 660 North State Street, the details of which were reported in Reilly Reports on December 17, 2021. The next status meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM. The Rules and other information about the MLDC hearings being conducted on the Cisco Webex platform are available on BACP’s website. If you wish to stay up to date on the matter,…
Find out more »Community Meeting on Proposed Casino at Tribune Publishing Site – Registration Required
Dear Neighbors,River North Residents Association’s strong opposition to Bally’s casino proposal for the Tribune Publishing site is set forth in our December 3, 2021 letter to 27th Ward Alderman Burnett, 42nd Ward Alderman Reilly, and 2nd Ward Alderman Hopkins. RNRA’s letter, which may be accessed HERE, describes significant negative impacts that a large-scale entertainment complex would have on traffic, public safety and quality of life for thousands of residents in the densely populated surrounding area.On March 22, the City of Chicago announced the selection of three finalists, one of which will…
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Art on theMART’s Year of Chicago Dance projections
Choral, Marlena Novak & Jay Yim – Photography Courtesy of Art on theMart Kicking off a new year of programming is the premiere of two climate change-themed projections. ‘Choral’ by Marlena Novak and Jay Yim spotlights marine life while ‘Floe’ by Carrie Hanson, featuring contemporary dance company The Seldoms, marks the first of Art on theMART’s Year of Chicago Dance projections. The program, presented in partnership with Shedd Aquarium, premieres on April 9 at 8:30 p.m. and will run twice nightly at 8:30 and 9 p.m. through June 29. Want to watch the program from…
Find out more »Park Community Church Near North Easter Fest
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Paper Shredding, Electronic & Prescription Drop-off at 18th District CPD Station
Come shred your personal papers/documents and recycle electronics safely with the help of R4 Services. The service is provided free of charge, but only open to 18th District residents. Prescription drug drop-off will also be available in the lobby of the 18th District Station. When: April 20th 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: 18th District Police Station Parking Lot - 1160 N. Larrabee Street
Find out more »Earth Day Clean-up of Ward Park
Celebrate Earth Day with RNRA, Friends of the Parks and the Chicago Park District by volunteering to make Ward Park a cleaner, safer and more beautiful place to relax, play and enjoy nature.
Find out more »018 District CPD Presents Older Adult Subcommittee Webinar
Click HERE to print a copy of the flyer. If you are a Senior Citizen, join this webinar to find out about upcoming events and senior resources.
Find out more »RNRA Walk & Talk with 18th District Commander Jon Hein
Join Commander Jon Hein, 18th District Officers and RNRA leaders for a 1-hour walking tour of River North hospitality districts. Residents welcome! When: Tuesday April 26 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the SW corner of Clark and Hubbard
Find out more »May 2022
Run to Remember – 5K Run/Walk – Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Come Run or Walk with us in honor of 595 fallen Chicago Police Officers in support of Chicago Police families in need! The Run to Remember is the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s annual 5K run/walk that raises funds to support families of fallen and catastrophically injured Chicago Police Officers. Join members of RNRA and the 18th District Police Department to run on "Team Blue for Bauer" in honor of Commander Paul Bauer who lost his life tragically in the line of duty…
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