Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 28, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Transition Team and Community to Review First Hundred Days, Look Ahead to Key Priorities for CityWith initial achievements on public safety, education, good governance and more, administration remains focused on continued reforms and investments that will grow all of Chicago’s communities.
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Aug 26, 2019Chicago Public Schools Raises Offer to Teachers with $351 Million Salary Increase Over the Next Five YearsCPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term
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Aug 23, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Milestone in the Fight Against E-Cigarette Retailers Selling to MinorsThe City reaches new settlements with 16 e-cigarette retailers, generating over $500,000
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Aug 22, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, CTA Announce Transit-Oriented Development Planning Initiative for Land Near 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line StationCommunity-oriented Corridor Development Initiative is the first step towards redevelopment
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Aug 20, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Nearly $6 Million In Departmental Savings And Efficiencies Stemming From Operational And Process ImprovementsBudget savings announced today mark first steps in budgeting process to address significant financial challenges for FY 2020
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Aug 20, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Energy Rating SystemChicago becomes the first city in the nation with a large building energy rating system
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Aug 19, 2019Mayor Lightfoot And Chicago Park District Announce Record Season With Over 90,000 Participants This SummerRecord turnout by City's youth in programming ranging from day camps to teen sports leagues at parks citywide
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Aug 19, 2019City Of Chicago Prepares For Back To School With Community Cleanups Along Safe Passage RoutesCity continues summer-long safety efforts with community services blitzes and early launch of Safe Passage along the Pulaski Corridor
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Aug 16, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and Comcast Announce Largest Ever Expansion of Internet Essentials in ChicagoInvestment Will Double the Number of Low-Income Households Eligible for Internet Essentials, Expand Digital Youth Learning Labs Throughout Chicago