Keep up on the latest happenings in Roscoe Village with our quarterly newsletter, Village View - The Voice of Roscoe Village Neighbors.
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A Note from Our President
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Dear Villagers,
It’s hard to believe we’re already several months into 2021. As I reflect on the turbulent year that was 2020, I’m grateful to have spent it in Roscoe Village, buoyed by my neighbors and friends.
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While many of RVN’s events had to be put on hold or shifted to virtual, we have continued our mission of supporting education, safety, and neighborhood beautification & sustainability, fully budgeting these areas for 2021.
We have also been preparing for Retro on Roscoe, scheduled for August 13-15. An event like Retro requires almost year-round planning and after reviewing projections and recommendations from the City of Chicago and health experts, we made the decision to move forward. We will continue to be guided by best practices and if national or City of Chicago recommendations change, we will re-evaluate.
As we get back to “normal” we are working diligently to make changes for the better. We have launched a redesigned website to better inform our community of upcoming events and news and have also partnered with RoundUp to help fund our community giving.
We look forward to seeing you at Clean & Green, our Mother's and Father's Day events and Retro on Roscoe! Enjoy the weather as Chicago blossoms!
Larry Peterson, RVN Board President
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We've Launched Our New Website
In hopes of providing the community and our members with even more up-to-date information on neighborhood news and events, we've been working diligently through the pandemic to launch a new website. Our goal for this year is to make roscoevillage.org a place where all RV residents can find the information they need. From Roscoe Village events and happenings, to Neighborhood on Watch safety information, to fun things to do all over the city, we will do our best to include it all. Check it out using the link below.
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Roscoe Village Clean and Green Day 2021
We are working with the Chicago Park District and FOTP to plan for Earth Day, but adhere to the rules around COVID. We are planning to host RVN Clean and Green Day April 24th from 9am-12pm. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Join RVN and Brix Catering for a Special Mother's Day Meal
Our moms ROCK and deserve to be celebrated! Join Roscoe Village Neighbors and Brix Catering as we pair up to make Mother's Day special, safe and easy all while supporting local business and charity.
And check our website soon for details on our Father's Day event!
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Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Merge
Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce has merged with Lakeview Chamber of Commerce to form the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (LRVCC). LRVCC supports their member businesses and neighbors through advocacy, promotion, networking and education.
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RVN Sustainability Update
We have launched a new committee focusing on sustainability in the neighborhood. Click the link below to read some of our early initiatives.
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Are you interested in serving on the RVN Board of Directors?
RVN is looking for capable, energetic, community-minded individuals who are willing to commit some of their time and energy to one of the most successful neighborhood organizations in Chicago. Deadline for submission is April 30th, 2021.
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RoundUp App & RVN Membership Drive
We are pleased to announce our partnership with RoundUp! As part of our Spring Membership drive we are offering a free year of RVN membership to ALL NEW, EXISTING, OR LAPSED MEMBERS (up to a $20 value) who sign up with ROUNDUP APP and give any donation amount. Don't miss out. This offer ends May 15th!
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RVN Neighbors on Watch Safety Update
As we move into Spring, RVN’s Neighborhood on Watch Committee is pleased to report that our Village has never been safer. Chicago Police Department statistics confirm that in 2020 Roscoe Village reached its lowest level of total reported crime since 2013. Violent crime, robberies, burglaries, and criminal damage to property are at all-time lows. Certainly, the effects of the pandemic, including mandatory stay-at-home orders, reduced public transportation use, curtailed public events, and restricted nightlife activity, have all played a role in these low numbers. But in actuality, it’s a continuation of the downward trend in crime the Village has seen each and every year since 2016.
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