September 2020 Newsletter

018th Distirct CPD Community Conversation

To print a copy of the flyer above, click on the image Everyone is Invited! Let's Make a Difference in Our Neighborhood Together! Join in and participate in a two-part series to create the 018th District's 2021 District Strategic Planning Community Conversation When: Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting - Registration Required - REGISTER HERE If you are unable to join virtual, please call: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 910 7035 8449, Passcode 63755 For more information or if you have special accommodations please contact the 018th District Office of Community Policiing at 312-747-1708 or CAPS.018DISTRICT@CHICAGOPOLICE.ORG

Welcome New RNRA Members!

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 20,000 residents – the highest membership level in RNRA history! We are delighted to welcome our new members! 56 W. Huron Condominium Association 110 W. Superior Condominium Association 360 W. Erie Condominium Association Old Town Park II Luxury Apartments Renelle Condominium Association River Village Townhomes HOA Superior West Condominium Association Is your building a member? The more properties that join, the stronger our voice! Once a property joins, all 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.

New 42nd Ward Development

50 E Huron Street The Restorative Care Institute (“RCI”) plans to develop a Class A, post-acute rehabilitation center with advanced infection controls at 50 East Huron (previously occupied by the American Library Association “ALA”). For more information click HERE.

River North Residents "Pitch in for the Parks"

Stay Tuned for our October Clean-up! Thank you to all of the volunteers who Pitched in for Ward Park on August 15th and September 19th to help make our park a clean, safe and beautiful place to play, relax and enjoy nature. One more clean-up will be scheduled in mid-October. Watch for an announcement in our emails and on our event calendar at RNRAChicago.org. To see pictures, click HERE.

Participate in the 2020 Census by Sept 30th

Make Sure Your Voice is Counted! This year's Census will determine how billions of dollars in public funding is spent, and Chicago uses federal funding for important community services such as schools, parks, trains, roads and much more. Data collection ends on September 30, 2020!  If you have not already completed the form, please take the next 10 minutes to complete the Census online at 2020Census.gov. Chicago is striving for a complete count in Chicago and hope that all Chicago residents will take this opportunity to invest in their city.

Vote by Mail & Early Voting

What You Need to Know Chicago voters who apply online between now and September 24 will be among the first to receive ballots. Ballot mailings will begin September 24 – October 5. No reason or excuse is needed to Vote By Mail. Click HERE for more information.

International Music Foundation - FREE Concert

Rush Hour Concerts Finale Join International Music Foundation for their "Rush Hour Concert Finale" at 5:45 p.m. from the comfort of your home. September 22, 2020 For more information, click HERE.

FREE Virtual Events for Pet Lovers

Check out these FREE weekly virtual programs! Crafting "Pawty" every Monday at 10:00 a.m. Virtual Story Time with Muffin every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. On August 30th RNRA and The Anti-Cruelty Society co-hosted the presentation of the "Urban Dogs" Virtual Workshop. A FREE encore presentation of the workshop will be available on September 24, 2020. For more information, click HERE.

Support Gilda's Club Chicago

Join the cast of Second City's "Ladie's Night In" and a host of celebrity guests to support Gilda'sClub Chicago September 25, 2020 For more information, click HERE.

My River North mobile app - Download FREE Support our local businesses

Check out the deals on the My River North mobile app! Download the app 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. Show the deal on the app to the participating business, hit "REDEEM" and enjoy the discount! Check out these businesses and many more featured on the app!

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