North River Commission

North River Commission The North River Commission works to improve the quality of life for people and businesses. linktr.ee/NorthRiverCommission

Organization Overview, current areas of work:
• Economic Development: Operation of the Albany Park and Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60) and operation of the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. North River Commission is a delegate agency of the City of Chicago working to support small businesses in our area.
• Community Development: North River Commission is the lead agency for Albany Park i

n LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program. Five times a year NRC brings together residents and their civic associations to discuss their concerns and develop solutions. In 2016 NRC has partnered with CMAP/Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a year-long process engaging the community in planning for the future.
• Housing: NRC developed Mayfair Commons Senior Housing Center at Elston and Lawrence in the 1997 and is now resyndicating the project in order to preserve it as affordable senior housing. NRC works with landlords and tenants to improve quality and maintaining affordability.
• Education: NRC partners with Illinois State University’s Teacher Pipeline to connect education majors to Chicago Public Schools, which encourages them to choose Albany Park schools for their first teaching positions. In addition, NRC collaborates with local universities to develop programs that benefit their students and surrounding communities. NRC also supports the 24 CPS schools in our area, by working with students, parents, teachers and administrators in improving the quality of education.
• Environment: NRC’s Environment Committee is currently focused on two projects, flooding solutions at the home and neighborhood levels and tree planting in parks and parkways.
• Arts and Culture: The objective of NRC’s Art & Culture Committee is to collaborate with artists and the community to enhance offerings in our area. NRC is engaged in a long term project with the Chicago Park District and Northeastern Illinois University in creating a sculpture park for the communities around Ronan Park.

🗣️ It’s almost time for OUR TIME, OUR CITY! Join at Roosevelt High School THIS SATURDAY for a panel on public safety fe...
05/28/2026

🗣️ It’s almost time for OUR TIME, OUR CITY! Join at Roosevelt High School THIS SATURDAY for a panel on public safety featuring local elected officials 👷🏙️

There will also be games, free food, and a raffle for gift cards!

🗓️ Saturday, May 30
⏰ 12:00-2:15 pm
📍 Roosevelt High School cafeteria | 3436 W Wilson Ave
🎟️ events.humanitix.com/our-time-our-city

🌸 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR TONIGHT’S EVENT🌸Wrap up AAPI Heritage Month with us at . Networking, resources, as great p...
05/27/2026

🌸 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR TONIGHT’S EVENT🌸
Wrap up AAPI Heritage Month with us at . Networking, resources, as great panel of speakers PLUS a Noodles Party! 🍜

We invite business owners and community members to this free event!

Go to the link in bio to register and for more info. We hope to see you!

🌸🍜 You’re invited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us!Join North River Commission & Albany Park Chamber of Commerce...
05/26/2026

🌸🍜 You’re invited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us!

Join North River Commission & Albany Park Chamber of Commerce for:

✨ **Built to Last: Future Proofing Small Businesses for the Next Generation** ✨

This special evening will bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, community leaders, and neighbors for:
✔️ Networking opportunities
✔️ Resource tables
✔️ A panel discussion featuring local business leaders
✔️ A festive Noodles Party inspired by local AAPI cuisines

Hear insights from:
• Somethin Sweet Donuts
• Restoried Bookshop
• Sama Sama Project
• Northeastern Illinois University

Moderated by Lotika Pai, Chief Small Business Officer, City of Chicago, BACP.

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🕔 5PM–8PM
📍 2951 W Montrose Ave.

🎟 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/built-to-last

Hosted by North River Commission & Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank
In partnership with Chicago Asian Network

Join us for Built to Last: Future Proofing Small Businesses for the Next Generation, an event bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and supporters

The Seniors Serving Seniors event connects culinary students from culinary program with residents at NRC’s senior housi...
05/17/2026

The Seniors Serving Seniors event connects culinary students from culinary program with residents at NRC’s senior housing facility, Mayfair Commons. Every year, students in their senior year of high school will curate and prepare a delicious menu to serve the aging community at our senior housing facility in Mayfair. It’s a great way to connect the youth with older adults in a fun, purposeful way and we are grateful for the partnership with Roosevelt High School to help bring this event to life every year!

New events and updates for Albany Park, Irving Park, and North Park! 🗞️If you want more community updates, subscribe to ...
05/15/2026

New events and updates for Albany Park, Irving Park, and North Park! 🗞️

If you want more community updates, subscribe to our newsletter at tinyurl.com/NRCupdate

05/14/2026

🫵 Do you want a FREE TREE on your property? 🌳 Last year we were awarded a $200,000 grant through The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative to help expand our neighborhood tree canopy.

Our goal is to plant 250 trees by 2028 while making sure residents, youth, and underrepresented voices help shape where trees go.

Trees are available for private and institutional properties, and you can get involved too. Visit the link in our bio to explore our tree map, request a tree, or volunteer to help us grow a greener Albany Park. 🌱

05/14/2026

🌳 Last year we were awarded a $200,000 grant through The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative to help expand our neighborhood tree canopy.

Our goal is to plant 250 trees by 2028 while making sure residents, youth, and underrepresented voices help shape where trees go.

Trees are available for private and institutional properties, and you can get involved too. Visit the link in our bio to explore our tree map, request a tree, or volunteer to help us grow a greener Albany Park. 🌱

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05/14/2026

🌳 Last year we were awarded a $200,000 grant through The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative to help expand our neighborhood tree canopy.

Our goal is to plant 250 trees by 2028 while making sure residents, youth, and underrepresented voices help shape where trees go.

Trees are available for private and institutional properties, and you can get involved too. Visit the link in our bio to explore our tree map, request a tree, or volunteer to help us grow a greener Albany Park. 🌱

Support our biggest event of the year and get half off your Flavors ticket!🌍❤Volunteer options include: Participant chec...
05/05/2026

Support our biggest event of the year and get half off your Flavors ticket!🌍❤

Volunteer options include: Participant check-in, restaurant support, parking lot activities, breakdown.

➡Use the link in our bio or follow bit.ly/flavorsvolunteer26 to sign up now!

Address

3403 W Lawrence Avenue, Ste 301
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17734780202

Website

http://linktr.ee/NorthRiverCommission

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