March Newsletter
3/14/2023
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In this month's issue:
RNRA Announcements and Events
Public Safety
Aldermanic Updates
Sponsor Events, Offers, and Announcements
Community Events & Announcements
Support our Sponsors
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RNRA Announcements and Events |
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Vote by Mail Applications and
Early Voting for April 4
Runoff Municipal Election
Voters within the City of Chicago may now apply to Vote-By-Mail for the April 4th Municipal Runoff Election. The application portal is now live, click here to register. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day on April 4, 2023. Voters may also submit the Ballot Return Envelope in a secured drop box at any Chicago Early Voting location before and on Election Day.
Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago and two Downtown sites will begin Monday, March 20 and run through April 4, 2023 (Election Day). See the link above for a complete list.
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Save the Date!
April 22 Earth Day Clean Up at Ward Park
Save the date! The first clean up in Ward Park will be April 22 for Earth Day. Stay tuned for registration and help us keep our Park beautiful!
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Thank You for Making "I LOVE RIVER NORTH" Happy Hour a Success!
Wow! What a great night! Thank you to everyone that came out to RNRA's "I Love River North" Happy Hour at Chicago Winery on March 7th. We love seeing you all, our wonderful community of neighbors! Check out the Photo Gallery here and watch for our next event.
A special thank you to our generous host, Chicago Winery, serving up delicious food and their locally made boutique wines. They are River North's only operating winery and we hope you will go back to visit them to enjoy a delicious dinner from their restaurant Liva and experience their wine tours and tastings. Check them out if you are looking for a great space for your next event or wedding. Their outdoor terrace will soon be open!
Chicago Winery will soon be on the My River North mobile app. To take advantage of their special discount, download the FREE My River North mobile app at the App Store or Google Play.
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River North Clean Streets
Adopt a Block
River North Clean Streets is a non-profit weekend street-cleaning program. Since 2017, our crews have removed 53 tons of trash & recyclables, making River North cleaner, safer & more beautiful, while creating life-changing opportunities for over 450 deserving Chicagoans. Visit RNCleanstreets.org to sponsor a block!
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OEMC Private Sector
Camera Initiative
In light of our current challenging environment, RNRA encourages our member buildings to consider installing exterior cameras on their properties. The OEMC Private Sector Camera Initiative will provide greater safety coverage in our community.
The Private Sector Camera Initiative links the camera systems of Chicago organizations, businesses, and residential properties into the OEMC’s state-of-the-art unified video surveillance network, providing Emergency Management officials and Homeland Security Directors additional points of contact throughout the City that can be accessed during an emergency.
For a downloadable flyer on details of the program click here.
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Enjoy a cup of coffee with Commander Jon Hein - learn about public safety initiatives in your neighborhood, share ideas, and learn about ways to get involved.
When: March 15 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Wintrust Bank - 431 N Clark Street
Phone: 312-742-5870
Twitter: ChicagoCAPS18
For a downloadable flyer on details of the program click here.
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March CAPS Beat Meetings
CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) meetings offer an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol our neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which helps the police to monitor crime.
There are several BEATS in River North
Find your Beat and Meeting Below & Attend!
Keep informed - follow CPD
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Beats 1831 and 1832
facilitated by RNRA
March 21 (Tuesday)
Beat 1831 at 5:00 p.m.
Beat 1832 at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to our generous host, Victory Italian. Check them out on the My River North mobile app. Consider staying for dinner!
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Free Stop the Bleed
Training Classes
Learn what everyone should know to stop the bleeding after an injury. Join CPDs free training class on March 29th. You can save a life. Did you know the average time to bleed out is 3 to 5 minutes? The average time for First Responders to arrive is 7 to 10 minutes.
Classes are held at 1160 N. Larrabee from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] or 312-742-5778.
Click here for a PDF flyer to print, post, and share
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Alderman Reilly
on the Lisa Dent Show
Alderman Reilly joined Lisa Dent to explain his position on city plans to move the Taste of Chicago to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier during the same weekend as the NASCAR race planned for Grant Park in July. The Alderman also discussed these concerns with CBS, WGN, and NBC. Click HERE to listen to the interviews.
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Alderman Hopkins Drive Thru Shred Event April 23
Document Shredding - Limit 3 bags
Click HERE for more information on how to prepare before arrival.
When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Gold Coast Parking Lot (1254 N. State Parkway)
If you have any questions, call Ward 2 at 312-643-2299, or email [email protected]. Click here for a PDF flyer to print, post and share.
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Sponsor Events, Offers and Announcements |
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FREE Weekly Classical Music Concerts
Presented by RNRA Sponsor
Enjoy a musical lunch break with the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts - solo and ensemble performances showcasing emerging classical musicians.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Concerts start at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Drive.
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Sprouts Academy Preschool
If you have a child 15 months and walking (or older) please come check out our amazing school! We would love to show you around. There is a wonderful promo we are offering with $1000.00 off of your second month of tuition if you enroll by May 1st! Come by and visit during the March 29 open house, 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
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Community Events & Announcements |
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John David Mooney Foundation
presents "Formation of Time"
Opening night March 14th
The exhibition features work by artist Aliona Solomadina, with an opening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on March 14. Consul Yevgeniy Drobot of the Ukrainian Consulate will open the exhibit at
6 pm, followed by an artist's talk.
Aliona Solomadina is a graphic artist from Kharkiv, Ukraine, and a Fellow of the Ukrainian Art Bridge Fellowship, John David Mooney Foundation. Aliona arrived in Chicago at the beginning of November 2022, with her mother, Iryna, and her grandmother, Hanna, as guests of the JDM Foundation for four months. Aliona has been in residence in the Foundation’s studios preparing a digital exhibition of her response to Chicago Architecture. The exhibit runs through March 28th. Click here for more information.
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Gilda's Club Chicago's
Untapped - Beer and Brunch
March 18, 12:00pm (new time!) at Goose Island Barrel House, 603 N. Sacramento Boulevard - more information and tickets here. Enjoy a brunch buffet from Blue Plate, delicious Goods Island craft beers, and Mimosas and Bellinis from Marchesa. All proceeds benefit Gilda's Club Chicago and their mission to provide free support to anyone impacted by any type of cancer. Gilda's Club Chicago Clubhouse is located at 537 N. Wells Street.
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Filming Notice Street Closure March 15-16
Minim Productions, Inc will be filming scenes for the TV Show titled “Sheldrake” on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday March 16, 2023. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in this area will be posted as a No Parking/Tow Zone during the following dates/times:
Wednesday March 15, 2023 (6 AM – 2 PM)
West Side of Orleans St from Huron St to Erie St
South Side of Huron St from Orleans St to Sedgwick St
Thursday March 16, 2023 (2 PM – 11:50 PM)
South Side of Erie St from Orleans St to Sedgwick St
Both Sides of Erie St from Orleans St to Franklin St
West Side of Orleans St from Huron St to Erie St
South Side of Huron St from Hudson St to Franklin St
North Side of Huron St from Orleans St to Franklin St
Both sides of Sedgwick St from Chicago Ave to Locust St
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April 12 Shred, Recycling,
and Prescription Drug Drop Off
Come shred your personal papers/documents and recycle electronics safely with the help of R4 Services. This 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. More information here.
When: Wednesday, April 12 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 18th District Parking Lot - 1160 N. Larrabee (south entrance off Hobbie Street)
Click here for a PDF flyer to print, post, and share
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Gilda's Club 25th Anniversary
Awards Dinner June 22
Join Gilda's Club Chicago at Rockwell on the River to celebrate 25 years of supporting those impacted by cancer by providing physical, social, emotional and informational support as a halo to their medical care. Friend of the Gilda’s Club Chicago Community, Film and Television Star Bonnie Hunt will host this special evening. Click here for information and tickets and click here to download a PDF to print and post.
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Please Support Our RNRA Sponsors! |
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Check out their deals!
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My River North Mobile App - Great Resource!
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from over 45 Sponsors
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Convenient access to River North news, events, and resources, plus
special discount offers from participating local businesses.
Show the deal on the app to the participating business, hit "REDEEM" and enjoy the discount!
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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 in River North. We are proud to represent over 24,000 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.
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A Warm Welcome to our Newest Members!
Thank you for joining RNRA. We are stronger together!
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