Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 21, 2022
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Jun 21, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Elena Gottreich to Serve as Deputy Mayor of Public SafetyExperienced attorney and leader to advance Mayor Lightfoot’s public safety goals
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Jun 21, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Skyler Larrimore to Serve as Chief Of PolicyExperienced advisor and organizer to lead City’s policy development and implementation
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Jun 20, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Names Monique Scott New 24th Ward AldermanAppointment Comes at Conclusion of Selection Process Led by Community Members
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Jun 16, 2022
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Jun 16, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Willette Benford to Serve as City of Chicago’s Director of Re-EntryBenford to shepherd newly created initiative to serve formerly incarcerated individuals
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Jun 16, 2022Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021Film production revenue surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2019 — signaling a strong recovery and positive economic impact for communities
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Jun 15, 2022Chicago Records 86% Increase in Tourism in 2021 Compared to 2020After re-opening in June, Chicago’s tourism industry saw strong recovery despite international travel bans and COVID-19 surges. <br> Tourism-related employment has returned to 60% of pre-pandemic levels, and last year generated an estimated $1.3 billion in tourism tax revenue.
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Jun 15, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Together We Heal Creative Place ProgramMayor’s Office and DCASE invest $5 million in art projects that promote healing in neighborhoods