Mayor's Press Releases
-
Jul 8, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Launch 5 Days of Virtual Events and Community Meals to Support Neighborhood Restaurants and Nonprofits“Taste of Chicago To-Go” showcases 42 local restaurants and food trucks, 5 chefs, 7 music and dance artists, and the work of 21 community organizations
-
Jul 7, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and OEMC Expand Cooling Resources for Residents to Beat Extreme Heat This WeekAs part of precautionary measures this week, City expands cooling resources by activating additional cooling centers, 50 cooling buses, splash pads and more
-
Jul 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Signature Chicago Utility Billing Relief ProgramInitiative will help low-income residents come into compliance on water bill payments with potential for total debt forgiveness
-
Jul 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, City Departments and Street Outreach Partners Announce New Efforts to Ensure Safe and Healthy Fourth of July WeekendNew efforts include deployment of additional 1,200 police officers, multi-department service blitzes across communities and new enforcement actions to prevent spread of COVID-19
-
Jul 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, DCASE And DPD Announce Artist-In-Residence Opportunity for INVEST South/West CommunitiesPilot program will focus on creating public art and community-specific cultural programs in four INVEST South/West neighborhoods
-
Jun 30, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Finalists For $5.4 Million In Neighborhood Opportunity Fund GrantsHalf of 32 finalists located along key commercial corridors in Mayor Lightfoot’s signature INVEST South/West initiative
-
Jun 30, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce $56m Grant to Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Partners to Bolster Contact Tracing Efforts for Covid-19 Cases in ChicagoAgencies to engage organizations in communities of high economic hardship to create 600 new contact tracing jobs
-
Jun 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces $11 Million Allocation in Grant Funding for Projects in INVEST South/West Community AreasFunding to support two key anchor developments in key INVEST S/W corridors, comes after CARES Act Funding appropriation confirmation
-
Jun 26, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Joins Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Announce Plans to Reopen All Chicago-Based StoresWalmart doubles down on commitment to Chicago with a $35-50 million investment to reopen all stores throughout city with additional community benefits
-
Jun 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Announce New Initiatives for Summer Youth ProgrammingOne Summer Chicago to Include Chicago Youth Service Corps to Focus on Citywide COVID-19 Response
-
Jun 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Historic Accountability and Transparency Reforms Won in Police Union ContractsCity wins a host of reforms in police supervisors contracts that allows for anonymous complaints to be investigated, ends the requirement of destroying disciplinary records, prevents names of complainants from being disclosed to officers until they are interviewed and more
-
Jun 25, 2020Chicago Launches Groundbreaking Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide, Providing Free High-Speed Internet Access to Over 100,000 Cps StudentsPublic, Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Develop $50 Million Program to Provide Free, High-Speed Internet for Four Years
-
Jun 24, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Expansion of Citywide Outdoor Dining ProgramFive new outdoor dining corridors to open this weekend in City’s latest effort to help local businesses
-
Jun 23, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces COVID-19 Mobile Testing Pilot ProgramCity launches pilot to expand COVID-19 testing with neighborhood- and first responder-focused mobile testing sites
-
Jun 22, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Chicago Ready to Move to Phase Four on Friday, June 26Chicago to move to phase four of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework
-
Jun 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Applications Now Open For More Than $15 Million Together Now Grant FundCity-backed fund provides grants to Chicago’s small businesses as they work to recover from continued COVID-19 impacts and damage sustained during nationwide protests and unrest
-
Jun 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Timeline for Indoor Dining, Bar and Brewery ServiceRestaurants, bars and breweries will be able to serve patrons indoors with limited capacity and safety restrictions starting Friday, June 26
-
Jun 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce New Program to Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Chicago’s Taxicab IndustryNew program will offer over $800,000 in subsidies to purchase PPE for taxicab drivers and vehicles; supports safe and accessible trips for paratransit riders that rely on taxicabs
-
Jun 18, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces $4.75 Million Donation from Philanthropist Ken Griffin to Repair Chicago’s Iconic Lakefront TrailCity announces expansion of reopening of public spaces over coming days
-
Jun 16, 2020City of Chicago Announces Eligibility Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run SitesNew eligibility will allow more Chicagoans to be tested in response to nationwide protests and the City’s continued reopening
-
Jun 15, 2020City of Chicago Announces Dates for Bars and Lakefront to ReopenBars and breweries to open outside only service on Wednesday, June 17; Lakefront to open for “moving” only on Monday, June 22
-
Jun 15, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Announce Community Working Group to Review Department Use of Force PoliciesComprised of 20 community members, new Working Group to build on the Department's commitment to working with community leaders, activists and police officers on ongoing reform efforts
-
Jun 12, 2020City of Chicago Unveils Virtual Memorial to Celebrate Lives of Those Who Have Passed from Covid-19Residents can submit stories to the online memorial, “Chicago Remembers” to honor their loved ones’ legacy
-
Jun 12, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Framework for Riverwalk to ReopenChicago reinstates popular recreation and restaurant destination for residents and visitors this summer
-
Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Latest Measures to Support Outdoor Dining in Phase ThreeOrdinance introduced today will remove regulatory burdens and reduce fees for outdoor dining; Builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to support businesses during phase three
-
Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chief Sustainability Officer to Join AdministrationExperienced community planner and environmental justice expert to lead City’s sustainability and climate policy
-
Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Citadel Announce Full Lineup For ‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago.’Virtual graduation features Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes, commencement address by Oprah Winfrey, and celebrity appearances including award-winning hip-hop artist Common; special to air Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. CDT on television and radio stations across Chicago and stream online
-
Jun 10, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, The Resurrection Project, The Open Society Foundations Announce Up To $5 Million “Chicago Resiliency Fund”Fund will provide financial support to more than 300,000 Chicagoans left behind by the federal government in COVID-19 relief
-
Jun 9, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeking Appropriation Authority for CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic
-
Jun 6, 2020City of Chicago Announces Reopening Guidelines for Places of WorshipNew guidelines allow for limited in-person religious gatherings as well as requirements for social distancing; Seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions strongly encouraged to continue practicing remotely
-
Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Additional Resources to Protect Neighborhoods And New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Peaceful Protests this WeekendAdditional resources deployed to neighborhoods to support commercial and retail corridors; Grant Park and Union Park to open for planned demonstrations this weekend
-
Jun 5, 2020City of Chicago Announces Extension of Temporary Fines and Fees Suspension as Chicago Moves to Phase Three of Reopening FrameworkCity provides opportunity for residents to prepare and come into compliance over one-month period
-
Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Together Now, Chicago's Fund to Rebuild Our Neighborhoods$10 million City-backed fund receives $1 million donation from Jewel-Osco
-
Jun 2, 2020City of Chicago Restores Access to Central Business District to Prepare for Cautious ReopeningAnnouncement follows several days of closures to address public safety incidents and property damage
-
Jun 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Reaffirm Chicago to Begin Cautious Reopening on June 3, 2020Chicago to move to phase three when curfew lifts at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3
-
May 29, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Plan to Open Chicago’s Streets to Support Businesses and Help Residents in Response to Covid-19City announces six neighborhood-focused pilot projects to provide relief to local businesses through expanded outdoor dining space; puts forth initial plans to open residential streets for recreational activities
-
May 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Initiatives to Encourage Citywide Participation in the 2020 CensusCensus participation is vital for bringing essential federal funding to Chicago
-
May 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Chicago Ready to Begin Reopening Cautiously on Wednesday, June 3, 2020Chicago to move to phase three of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework
-
May 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces First-Ever Citywide Virtual Graduation for Chicago’s High School Seniors to Take Place on June 14Created in partnership with Citadel, the graduation’s commencement address to be delivered by Oprah Winfrey and ceremony to be emceed by Chicago “Hamilton” star, Miguel Cervantes; Local broadcast channels to air City’s “Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago.” live on TV and online
-
May 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Local Industry Working Groups Release Industry Guidelines for Phase Three Reopening in ChicagoMore than 130,000 Chicagoans will head back to places of work in phase three
-
May 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce $56m RFP To Bolster Contact Tracing Efforts for Covid-19 Cases in ChicagoAt least 600 Chicagoans to be hired as contact tracers directly from communities of high economic hardship