Mayor's Press Releases
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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
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Jul 20, 2022Fuel Surcharge for Chicago Licensed Taxicabs Introduced to City CouncilThe proposed fuel surcharge for taxicab drivers will support the taxicab industry financially during this time of dramatically increased fuel prices
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Jul 20, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Amended Gender Identity Option Ordinance in City DocumentationOrdinance will help facilitate more equitable workspaces, protect employees from discrimination, and allow the City to provide better, more equitable resources to residents.
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Jul 20, 2022Personal Delivery Device (PDD) Pilot Program Introduced to City CouncilThe pilot program would evaluate the operations of remote devices designed to deliver food, to customers