Chief Sustainability Officer to Convene Aldermen, City Departments and Environmental Advocates to Improve Chicago’s Air Quality, Create Jobs and Mitigate Cumulative Impact of Industrial Activity

Designed to streamline police, fire and OEMC administrative duties, new Office of Public Safety Administration to launch this fall

Building on the City’s “We Are Not Playing” campaign, this latest effort targets 18- to 29-year-olds through sports teams, mascots, street teams and more

Latest restrictions will limit social and physical interactions as the City works to avoid resurgence in cases

Local entrepreneur bringing popular southern restaurant’s first location to Chicago’s south side

“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

As part of precautionary measures this week, City expands cooling resources by activating additional cooling centers, 50 cooling buses, splash pads and more

Initiative will help low-income residents come into compliance on water bill payments with potential for total debt forgiveness

New 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

Pilot program will focus on creating public art and community-specific cultural programs in four INVEST South/West neighborhoods

Half of 32 finalists located along key commercial corridors in Mayor Lightfoot’s signature INVEST South/West initiative

Agencies to engage organizations in communities of high economic hardship to create 600 new contact tracing jobs

Funding to support two key anchor developments in key INVEST S/W corridors, comes after CARES Act Funding appropriation confirmation

Walmart doubles down on commitment to Chicago with a $35-50 million investment to reopen all stores throughout city with additional community benefits

One Summer Chicago to Include Chicago Youth Service Corps to Focus on Citywide COVID-19 Response

City 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

Public, Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Develop $50 Million Program to Provide Free, High-Speed Internet for Four Years

Five new outdoor dining corridors to open this weekend in City’s latest effort to help local businesses

City launches pilot to expand COVID-19 testing with neighborhood- and first responder-focused mobile testing sites

Chicago to move to phase four of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework

City-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

Restaurants, bars and breweries will be able to serve patrons indoors with limited capacity and safety restrictions starting Friday, June 26

New 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

City announces expansion of reopening of public spaces over coming days

New eligibility will allow more Chicagoans to be tested in response to nationwide protests and the City’s continued reopening

Bars and breweries to open outside only service on Wednesday, June 17; Lakefront to open for “moving” only on Monday, June 22

Comprised 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

Residents can submit stories to the online memorial, “Chicago Remembers” to honor their loved ones’ legacy

Chicago reinstates popular recreation and restaurant destination for residents and visitors this summer

Ordinance 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

Experienced community planner and environmental justice expert to lead City’s sustainability and climate policy

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

Fund will provide financial support to more than 300,000 Chicagoans left behind by the federal government in COVID-19 relief

City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic

New 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

Additional resources deployed to neighborhoods to support commercial and retail corridors; Grant Park and Union Park to open for planned demonstrations this weekend

City provides opportunity for residents to prepare and come into compliance over one-month period