RNRA's February Photo Contest
"I Do It Fur Your Love!"
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CLICK HERE to enter! Don’t delay! The deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday, February 14th!
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Prizes generously donated by our partners at Kriser’s Natural Pet. Thank you to Krisers! Check out their deal on the My River North mobile app.
Download My River North FREE from the App Store or Google Play. The My River North mobile app provides convenient access to River North news, events and resources, plus special discount offers at a variety of participating local businesses.
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Attend your Beat Meetings & become a Court Advocate!
Keep informated - follow CPD
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Upcoming Public Safety Webinars |
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Webinars on Carjacking
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Zoom meeting ID: 824 4528 1282 Passcode: OCP001
Friday, February 5, 2021 at 4:30 pm
Zoom meeting ID:889 208 1816 Passcode: 281275
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Webinar - Beware of Scammers |
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We encourage all River North residents to participate
in their CAPS Beat Meetings.
CLICK HERE to view the full 2021 schedule of District 018 CAPS Beat Meetings.
CLICK HERE to view the full 2021 shedule of District 012 CAPS Beat Meetings
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 well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.
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Join the 18th District Court Advocacy Program! |
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This program consist of individuals who want to support their community by following cases/arrests made within their districts.
The Court Advocates can select the cases that are of interest to them and the cases they want to show their presence for. By attending these court cases, the Advocates are showing their support for the victims and the community in which the crime occurred. That presence makes a statement that they are standing up for their community and that they don't want this activity in their neighborhood. The judge sees this type of support from citizens and the hope is that they will take the cases and sentencing methods more serious.
The group meets at the 018th District station (Zoom now), every other month to discuss both New and Old cases. CPD provides the group with information regarding the case, where it happened, what happened, and when/where the court case will be held for the offender in custody.
Interested in Joining:
3) CPD will perform a name check to make sure you don't have any warrants which make you ineligible to join.
3) After the name check is performed successfully, you will receive an email from Officer Robinson notifying you of your acceptance or rejection into the group.
4) If accepted you will receive a one hour training class for what to expect when you attend court cases and will be provided with an ID Badge which shows that you are a Court Advocate.
Any additional questions, please reach out to Officer Robinson at the above email address.
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Keep Your Sidewalk Clear Of Snow
This winter, please help to do your part to keep our walkways safe for everyone - especially for people with disabilities, seniors, and children - by shoveling your sidewalk.
Per Chicago Municipal Code (4-4-310 & 10-8-180), property owners, property occupants, and business owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice. If you are renting a unit or property, check your lease to see whether you or your landlord is responsible for shoveling snow.
Sidewalks are required to be clear seven days per week, and residents must clear at least a five foot wide path:
• Snow that falls between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm must be removed by 10:00 pm.
• Snow that falls between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:00 am must be removed by 10:00 am.
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Download the FREE
My River North Mobile App
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Check out the deals on the My River North mobile app! Over 50 Sponsors!
Download the app FREE
The “My River North” mobile app provides convenient access to River North news, events and resources, plus special discount offers at a variety of participating local businesses.
Show the deal on the app to the participating business, hit "REDEEM" and enjoy the discount!
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Welcome New & Returning RNRA Sponsors |
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Featured on My River North mobile app!
Check out their deals!
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Fogo de Chao is now open for indoor dining and is still offfering delivery and take-out. Enjoy delicious Brazilian cuisine.
Reservations at fogo.com or 312-932-9330.
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Indoor Dining is now available. Reservations are required as space is extremely limited due to the state and city guidelines. CLICK HERE to make a reservation.
Tao is still offering delivery and take-out Thursday-Sunday. ORDER NOW.
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In the heart of the Gold Coast, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a haven of exclusivity with classic Parisian charm. This five star luxury hotel is ideally located near the most exclusive shops, dining and nightlife the city has to offer. Guests can relax in one of the spacious guestrooms, richly appointed with wet bars, oversized bathrooms with soaking tubs, and suites furnished with outdoor terraces.
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FirstService Residential is the Illinois expert, partnering with more than 500 community associations within the Chicagoland area. Community associations, HOAs and condos rely on our extensive experience, resources and expertise to maximize their property values and enhance their residents’ lifestyles. Visit www.fsresidential.com/illinois.
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Volunteer Activities/Community |
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Volunteer with
The Anti-Cruelty Society!
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Volunteer opportunities and many fun virtual events. For more info CLICK HERE.
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The Chicago Park District's in-person programming resumed January 25 at parks across the City. Winter programs previously scheduled to begin January 4 were suspended in accordance with the State’s Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation Plan. Under current guidelines, the limited, socially-distanced in-person programming will include various classes for all ages and will run from January 25 through March 28. Virtual programs are also underway, and there are still some spaces available. Learn more about winter session programming and REGISTER HERE.
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Check out the Chicago Public Library for Black History Events this month. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Story Times with Chicagoans You Know & Love! |
Weekdays at 10:00am
Watch story times with Chicagoans you know and love at Live from the Library! See a new reader at 10 a.m. every weekday, or browse past story times on Facebook Live. Guest readers include Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey and Jeff Tweedy, as well as Chicago Public Library (CPL) children's librarians.
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Donate or Receive a Free Pan of Lasagna
with Lasagna Love
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Lasagna Love is working to deliver free homemade lasagna to those who need a little extra help feeding their family. Recipients are paired with a local "lasagna mama or papa," who then provides contactless delivery of a homemade pan of lasagna. To volunteer to provide a pan of lasagna (either by making it yourself or by sponsoring a lasagna mama or papa), or receive a pan of lasagna yourself, visit lasagnalove.org.
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The Chicago Help Initiative
Help Feed the Homeless
Prepare Bag Lunches
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Support Our First Responders |
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Is your Property an RNRA Member? Talk to your Property Manager to join today! |
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The more properties that join, the stronger our voice!
RNRA is a not-for-profit community organization established in 1997 to protect and enhance the quality of life for those who call River North their home. We are proud to represent over 21,000 residents – the highest membership level in RNRA history!
Once a property joins, all of its residents become members. If you aren’t a member, talk to your Property Manager or Community Manager about joining. We are more likely to be heard if we speak with one voice.
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Instituto Cervante's Valentine's Day
Fundraising Celebration
February 10th 6:30 p.m.
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Bring home the experience of a private wine tasting with this VDC-exclusive event in support of Instituto Cervantes, a not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange.
This event will feature a selection of two artisanal, Spanish wines from Robert Houde, former Head Sommelier of Charlie Trotter’s and current President of Robert Houde Wines, and Charcute’s curated charcuterie and cheese platter.
VDC and IC’s collaboration is raising the bar on how Chicagoans connect to Hispanic talent, products and culture through intimate, educational and entertaining food and beverage kits and professionally produced experiences.
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Gilda's Club Chicago
23rd Anniversary Celebration
February 11th 6:00 p.m.
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Join our virtual Anniversary Celebration! Dress up as your favorite SNL character, or Gilda herself. Bring some of your own jokes or funny Gilda quotes to feature your comedic skills. We'll also have trivia and a very special performance from internationally touring musical comedian, Matt Griffo. CLICK HERE for more info.
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The Anti-Cruelty Society
Pour Your Heart Out Fundraising Event
February 22nd 7:00 p.m.
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Celebrate your LOVE OF ANIMALS and support The Anti-Cruelty Society at:
VIRTUAL POUR YOUR HEART OUT
Premiering Feb. 22, 7 p.m. and continuing with new content all week.
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Free Webinars from First Northern Credit Union
February: Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports
Credit report scores hold a lot of power—they can help buy that first home but can also take away financial opportunities. This session provides an overview of credit bureaus, credit scoring, guidance to dispute inaccuracies, improving credit scores, and dealing with identity theft and fraud.
Dates/Times:
- Tuesday Feb 9th at 7PM CST
- Thursday Feb 11th at 12PM CST
- Saturday Feb 13th at 10AM CST
February: Buying A Home: Where Your Money Counts the Most
Join our mortgage professionals for an exciting seminar and learn more about:
- Do I really need to save for a 20% down payment?
- Should I pay off my student loans, credit cards, or auto loans?
- And more! Our experts will not only answer these questions and more, but help you prepare for purchasing your dream home!
Dates/Times:
- Tuesday Feb 16th 12PM
- Thursday Feb 18th at 7PM
- Saturday Feb 20th at 10 AM CST
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Northwestern Medicine Vaccination Updates |
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Vaccination is key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwestern Medicine has developed a COVID-19 vaccination plan following public health guidelines, which continue to evolve.
Northwestern Medicine is now sending invitations to eligible patients to schedule vaccines. Invitations are being sent in phases to ensure they can accommodate all patients in a timely and efficient manner. At this time, they are focused on vaccinating established Northwestern Medicine patients who are 65 and older. A patient is considered established if they have a Northwestern Medicine primary care physician or regularly see a Northwestern Medicine specialist.
Only Northwestern Medicine hospitals will administer vaccines. Physician offices are not able to administer vaccines at this time.
You will be notified thru the MyNM account site when you are eligible for your vaccination. For additional information please CLICK HERE.
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The challenges of the past year and changes to the way that we celebrated the holidays can be difficult to cope with. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone.
The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) has put together a detailed resource guide to help residents cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information found in the guide includes links to reliable resources on COVID-19, tips for managing stress and anxiety, resources for supporting a loved one with COVID-19, and more.
If you would like help getting connected to mental health resources or just need someone to talk to, please call NAMI's free Helpline at 833-626-4244.
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Please be advised that, as of January 31, Chicago has met the metrics set by the State of Illinois to move to Phase Four COVID-19 regulations. In order to avoid reversing the progress that the city has made in recent weeks, a number of regulations will remain in place in Chicago under Phase Four.
Some restrictions will be eased, such as the prohibition of bar seating and the non-essential business curfew, but most of the capacity regulations will remain in place. CLICK HERE for an overview of Phase Four regulations in Chicago.
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At this time, there is no centralized City of Chicago registration system for making an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine. There are three ways Chicago residents can make an appoint to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To make an appointment for a vaccine, you may try to use the following resources:
1) Your Healthcare Provider: Your first contact should be your health care provider, including your primary care provider, health clinic, or hospital where you have gotten medical care in the past.
- Over 350 health care providers have signed up with CDPH to distribute vaccine. Providers are also reaching out directly to schedule appointments with their existing patients, prioritizing those who are older with more underlying conditions.
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If you do not have insurance, one option is to enroll with one of Chicago’s many Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Download the FQHC flyers in English and Spanish.
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Health care providers can still sign-up to be vaccine providers.
2) Your Pharmacy: The City of Chicago has provided vaccines to pharmacies across Chicago. These pharmacies each have their own registration link which can be found below.
- CDPH is working directly with employers as vaccine becomes available; for example, first responders are already being vaccinated and others will begin soon.
- If you will receive your vaccine through your employer, you do not need to take any other action.
For more information on Chicago's vaccine rollout plan, facts about the currently available vaccines, and more, visit Chicago's vaccine rollout website.
Source: Ward 2 Newsletter 2/2//2021
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Zocdoc will aggregate real-time appointment availability from select Chicago POD (Point of Dispensing) sites, as well as from leading local care organizations such as AMITA Health, Erie Family Health, Innovative Express Care and Rush University Medical Center, creating a central marketplace to help Chicagoans access vaccinations.
Chicago is the first city to implement Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler, a new service that any care organization or government entity can use - free of charge - to streamline vaccine scheduling. Chicagoans can visit zocdoc.com/vaccine, where they’ll confirm their location and eligibility.
If eligible under Illinois guidelines, Zocdoc will show nearby vaccination locations and their real-time appointment availability. Eligible patients will then be able to select a date, time, and location, and instantly book an appointment online. Importantly, this service will offer embedded translation support for more than 100 languages, including Spanish. It also has a variety of accessibility tools that users can enable if they need additional support or modifications.
Although the supply of vaccines is currently very limited, appointments will be added on an ongoing basis as more vaccines are allocated to providers. Additionally, the City and Zocdoc expect more local healthcare providers - including other hospital systems and Federally Qualified Health Centers - to join in this important effort. To this end, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association is encouraging its members to participate.
CDPH notes that Chicagoans are encouraged to seek a vaccine appointment first with their primary care providers, if they have one, and also through local pharmacies or their employers, if available. The Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler will serve as a free, public resource for Chicagoans who otherwise might have difficulty finding and accessing a vaccine.
Chicago continues to vaccinate individuals in phase 1a of the vaccine rollout – healthcare workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities – and recently moved into the early stages of 1b. This means Chicagoans age 65+ and specific groups of highest-risk and front-line essential workers are now eligible for vaccinations.
Even when eligible, it may take weeks to get an appointment due to the very limited vaccine supply the City is receiving from the federal government at this time. Phase 1b is expected to last through at least February and March. The vaccine is offered at no cost to all Chicagoans who want it, but patience is needed while vaccine quantities increase.
Source: Reilly Reports 2/1/2021
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Find a COVID-19 Testing Site |
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The State of Illinois has created websites to help residents find a variety of COVID-19 testing sites, many of which do not require an appointment or insurance. Use the links below to find a testing site near you:
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Find a Community Health Center |
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There are approximately 165 community health centers throughout the City of Chicago. No patient will be turned away because of inability to pay. Find the nearest community health center at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
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