Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 1, 2022Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Awards $6.5M in DCASE Grants to Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with the #YearofChicagoDance
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Jul 26, 2022City Of Chicago Sues Debt Resolution Firms for Exploiting Consumers with Fake Promises to Settle Their DebtDefendant’s Deceitful and Unlawful Conduct Harmed Chicagoans Struggling with Financial Hardship
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Jul 26, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Announce New Disability Employment CenterThe new Career Center will assist people with disabilities to access job opportunities and training
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Jul 25, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Three Options for Proposed Renovations to Soldier FieldProposed renovations include a range of options to revitalize an iconic – but underutilized Chicago asset
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Jul 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Process to Fill 43rd Ward VacancyProcess seeks to identify passionate public servant to serve as Alderman
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Approves South Shore Condo Co-Op Preservation Fund PilotNew program will provide financial assistance to condo/co-op owner-occupants with repairs and assist Homeowner Associations in securing loans for needed maintenance
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Passes Ordinance Promoting Water Access, Affordability, And Data Reporting TransparencyEnhanced laws prevent the future privatization of Chicago’s water system, prohibits shut-offs for non-payment, and implements transparency reporting requirements for annual information on water affordability measures
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Passes the Connected Communities Ordinance to Grow Economy, Make Streets Safer, and Promote AffordabilityBold plan will create jobs, support local businesses, and foster healthy, vibrant neighborhoods by creating predictable standards for equitable development near transit