Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 7, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Nominates Maurice Cox As Commissioner Of Planning & DevelopmentUrban designer, architectural educator, and former mayor of Charlottesville, VA will lead Chicago’s comprehensive growth and sustainability efforts
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Aug 6, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Chicago Police to Celebrate the 36th Annual National Night OutCommunity events planned in all police districts to build relationships, strengthen communities
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Aug 6, 2019
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Aug 6, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces New and Improved Allocation Plan for Affordable Housing Resources2019 Qualified Allocation Plan provides increased transparency, selection criteria for Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocations
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Aug 2, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, Neighborhood and Faith-Based Organizations Launch Keeping Our Communities Safe Initiative in West Garfield ParkNew initiative to provide City services, substantial preventative and treatment supports, job training and employment resources along Pulaski Corridor
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Jul 31, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2019200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture
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Jul 30, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and CPS CEO Jackson Announce Plan to Expand School Resources and Improve Equity for StudentsAfter meeting with educators, school leaders, and community members, Mayor and CEO commit to strengthen school programming, review school funding formula, and boost staffing
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Jul 30, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Creates New Website for Residents to Receive Information and Updates On 2020 U.S. CensusNew website to support broader citywide efforts to ensure every resident has the resources they need to complete the 2020 U.S. census
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Jul 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of 1919 Red Summer Race RiotsChicago remembers the 1919 Red Summer with Past Is Present event
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Jul 26, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Citywide Survey to Gain Input on Future CasinoChicago launches survey inviting residents to weigh in on preferences for a new Chicago casino