Mayor's Press Releases
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May 28, 2024Mayor Johnson Unveils Next Phase of O’Hare Expansion ProjectCity Reveals Renderings for Satellite Concourse 1, Designed by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Design Team, as the First Phase of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan
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May 17, 2024U.S. Census Bureau Release 2023 Population Estimates For The City Of ChicagoEnsuring the accuracy of the population estimates for Chicago remains a priority effort for the City of Chicago.
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May 16, 2024Mayor Johnson Joins Business Roundtable with Leading Québec Companies, Works to Attract International Investment in the Blue Green EconomyThe business roundtable featured leaders in the sustainable development, transportation, water management, and clean energy sectors with an interest in investing or expanding in Chicago.
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May 15, 2024Mayor Johnson Signs Bi-National Sustainable Economic Development Pledge on First DayMayor Johnson joined Mayor Valérie Plante of Montréal, QC, Mayor Bruno Marchand of Québec City, QC, and Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, WI, in signing the historic pledge to transform the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin into a thriving blue-green economic corridor.
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May 15, 2024Johnson Administration Marks One Year of Achievements, Critical Investments in Chicago’s CommunitiesFrom landmark $1.25 billion investment and reduction in violent crime, to hundreds of millions of dollars in support for Chicago’s unhoused and plans to spur housing and commercial development, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office keeps promises to invest in people
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May 14, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson's First Year Drives Groundbreaking Economic and Neighborhood Development in ChicagoMayor Brandon Johnson’s transformative initiatives and strategic investments promote equitable growth and development across Chicago
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May 13, 2024Johnson Administration Introduces Pilot Program to Offer Chicago Residents Relief with Leak-Related Water BillsWater Leak Relief Pilot Program addresses exorbitant fees, alleviates financial burden
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May 13, 2024New Arrivals Mission Provides National Model for Compassionate Asylum Seeker Resettlement at the Municipal LevelMayor Brandon Johnson uplifts work around cost savings, creative partnerships, and resettlement services at the one-year mark
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May 10, 2024Environmental Justice Takes Major Strides in Mayor Johnson’s First YearRe-establishing the Department of Environment, allocating millions toward decarbonization and green union jobs exemplify Mayor Brandon Johnson’s strategy towards addressing the climate crisis in his first year in office
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May 7, 2024Celebrating a Year of Transformative Initiatives for Chicago’s YouthDay five of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s work over the past year around investing in youth
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May 6, 2024Mayor Johnson Highlights Year of Building and Preserving Affordable HousingDay four of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on Mayor Johnson’s work to address the affordable housing crisis in Chicago
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May 3, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Centers Community Involvement with Expanded Strategy for Engagement on City's FY2025 BudgetDay three of countdown to first-year anniversary highlights increased community engagement in the 2025 budget process and takes a look at how the Johnson Administration has prioritized overall engagement with residents across the city.
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May 2, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Re-Launches Guaranteed Income Advisory Group, Joins Mayors for a Guaranteed Income CoalitionDay two of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on policy, and the advisory group informing Mayor Johnson’s vision for the ARPA-funded guaranteed income pilot that will deliver dollars directly into the hands of Chicagoans.
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May 1, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Kicks Off One-Year Anniversary Countdown Celebrating Historic Wins for Chicago Workers on May DayFor International Workers’ Day, Mayor Johnson thanks the labor community for their tremendous contributions to our city and highlights the victories that workers have won throughout his first year in office
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Apr 30, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Maximize Impact of American Rescue Plan Act FundingMayor’s plan includes nearly $600 million for community initiatives
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Apr 23, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Ada S. McKinley Community Services Launch Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students with DisabilitiesUp to 8,000 students with disabilities to receive one-time cash grants through Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities and Ada S. McKinley Community Services, to support families affected by COVID’s aftermath
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Apr 22, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Commission ApplicationThe 6th cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission will begin in early September 2024
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Apr 22, 2024Mayor Johnson Joins Sen. Durbin, Sen. Duckworth, Rep. Garcia, FAA to Break Ground on $300 Million Terminal 3 Development at O’Hare International AirportElevateT3, Financed by $90 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Will Upgrade Security Screening, Baggage Claim, and Gate Hold Space in Terminal 3
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Apr 16, 2024City Of Chicago Selected To Participate in CityStart Initiative Focused On Equitable Wealth-Building StrategiesBlueprint crafted through Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund program, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative, will prioritize the financial mobility of Black residents
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Apr 16, 2024City Of Chicago Hits Home Run for Earth Month with Chicago White Sox Community Tree Planting PartnershipBaseball season underway as a new season takes off: tree-planting season
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Apr 5, 2024St. Bartholomew Catholic Church to Serve as New Family Shelter in Intergovernmental, Interfaith AgreementThe shelter will be operated by the Zakat Foundation at no cost to the City of Chicago
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Apr 5, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Releases Cut the Tape Report on Streamlining Housing and Commercial Development Approval ProcessesThe Cut the Tape report highlights 100+ concrete actions to accelerate administrative processes to build more housing and support commercial development
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Apr 3, 2024Mayor Johnson Announces Proposed City Assistance for Four Loop Adaptive Re-Use ProjectsDowntown conversions would create more than 1,000 homes, including 300+ affordable units
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Apr 2, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Cristina Pacione-Zayas as Chief of StaffPacione-Zayas will serve as Chicago’s first Latina Chief of Staff to the Mayor
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Apr 1, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Sendy Soto as City’s First Chief Homelessness OfficerMayor Johnson announced Soto’s appointment at the grand opening of the renovation of Lawson House, a 406-unit affordable apartment complex in the Gold Coast
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Mar 28, 2024City of Chicago Ends Interest-Rate Swap ProgramLast High-Risk Interest Rate Derivative Terminated, Significantly Reducing Financial Risk to City’s Debt Portfolio
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Mar 22, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Family and Support Services and Community Organizations Announce My CHI. My Future. Spring Forward CampaignCity announces a week-long series of programming and teen-designed events to keep youth engaged during spring break
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Mar 21, 2024Statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson on the Retirement of Chief of Staff Rich GuidiceThe 34-year City veteran retires at the end of the month