Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 21, 2022City of Chicago Secures First Fitch Rating Upgrade in Nearly 13 Years Due to Improved City Financial StabilityFitch Ratings upgrades the City of Chicago’s Credit Rating by one notch and places the City’s credit on positive outlook
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Oct 18, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chicago Riverwalk Concession Program OpportunitiesRFP issued for Chicago’s popular recreation and restaurant destination
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Oct 18, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Proposes Next Two Years of Capital Improvements with Release Of 2023-2024 Chicago Works Infrastructure PlanTwo-year plan continues focus on Mayor Lightfoot’s commitment to “Invest in Communities Through Infrastructure”
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Oct 14, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities Cut the Ribbon on Career Center, Unveiling New Mural, and Announce Artist-in-ResidenceThe MOPD Career Center at the Central West Community Center will serve Chicago Residents with Disabilities Seeking Employment and Career Readiness Assistance
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Oct 13, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Releases the Chicago Building Decarbonization Working Group Recommendations ReportReport recommends equitable solutions to address the nearly 70% of emissions that come from buildings in Chicago
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Oct 6, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Grant Recipients for Community Healing ProjectsAnnouncement made as part of the 2022 ‘Year of Healing’ Summit promotes wellness, racial healing, and community transformation
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Oct 5, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Launches Community-Police Mediation Pilot to Address Select Police Misconduct ComplaintsThe program would allow some COPA and BIA complaints to be referred to a community mediation program
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Oct 5, 2022City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation ProgramActivations set to Renew Vibrancy and Promote Art and Pop-Up Businesses in Commercial Corridors
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Oct 4, 2022Chicago Voted “#1 Best Big City in the U.S.” For Historic Sixth Straight Year by Readers of Condé Nast TravelerMomentous recognition confirms Chicago’s reputation as a world-class travel destination and comes on the heels of successful summer that saw travel approaching 2019 levels
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Oct 3, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Unveils 2023 Budget ProposalBalanced 2023 Budget signals strong turnaround of City finances and proposes continued investment in key areas amidst ongoing recovery from the pandemic
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Sep 30, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Full Twelve Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for All City EmployeesCity reaches agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to create a progressive paid parental leave for all City employees
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Sep 30, 2022Chicago Halloweek Returns for a Third Straight Year Led by Mayor Lightfoot and Other City DepartmentsCity offers parades, activities, and safety guidelines via ChicagoHalloweek.org to encourage Chicagoans to celebrate a fun and safe Halloween
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Sep 28, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Urban Agriculture in the CityCity takes steps to increase food access through urban agriculture sites
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Sep 27, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Issues RFI to Bridge the Digital Divide in ChicagoCity takes steps to improve access to high-quality internet for residents living in historically underinvested communities
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Sep 27, 2022Culinary Food Hub Breaks Ground in EnglewoodINVEST South/West project will repurpose landmark firehouse as economic anchor, business incubator
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Sep 26, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Will Travel to Mexico City to Highlight Chicago Economy and Reaffirm PartnershipThird international trip will tout Chicago’s diverse economy and promote the city as a world-class destination for visitors and businesses
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Sep 22, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Together We Heal Creative Place Program GranteesMayor’s Office and DCASE invest $5.5 million in creative projects that promote healing in neighborhoods
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Sep 21, 2022City Council Adopts Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 Energy Transformation Code, Putting Chicago at Forefront of Global Efforts to Address Climate ChangeChicago is among first major U.S. cities and first in Illinois to adopt and exceed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
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Sep 21, 2022City Council Passes Bodily Autonomy Ordinance in an Effort to Protect Those Seeking Reproductive HealthcareThis Ordinance Will Prohibit the Participation of City Agencies in Any Investigation or Proceedings Related to Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care by Anti-Abortion States
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Sep 21, 2022City Council Passes Gender Identity Option in City DocumentsThe passage of the Gender Identity Option will help create more equitable workspaces while protecting employees from discrimination
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Sep 21, 2022Personal Delivery Device (PDD) Pilot Program Passes Chicago City CouncilThe pilot program will evaluate the operations of remote devices designed to deliver food to customers
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Sep 21, 2022Fuel Surcharge for Chicago Licensed Taxicabs Passes City CouncilThe fuel surcharge for taxicab drivers will support the taxicab industry financially during this time of dramatically increased fuel prices
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Sep 21, 2022O’Hare Becomes World’s Best-Connected Airport for First Time Since 2016Official Aviation Guide’s 2022 Megahub Connectivity Index Moves O’Hare from No. 3 to No. 1
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Sep 19, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Launches Community Wealth Building Pilot ProgramCity issues the first of a series of Request for Proposals (RFP) as part of new $15 million initiative to promote shared ownership
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Sep 15, 2022Community Safety Coordination Center Announces Expanded Home and Business Protection ProgramCity launches new income-based application to remove financial barriers and ensure that more Chicago residents have access to outdoor security devices
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Sep 13, 2022Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Now Fully Enrolled With 5,000 Participants Receiving $500 Payments in AugustThe pilot is a commitment from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Family and Support Services to end poverty and put residents at the center of the City’s economic recovery
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Sep 8, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Creates Community Advisory Council to Ensure Neighborhood Input on Chicago CasinoThe nineteen-member council will engage with Bally’s and the City regarding community concerns for the Chicago casino
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Sep 6, 2022City of Chicago Launches Search for Third-Party Administrator to Manage 'Prompt Payment’ ProgramCity issues Request for Proposals (RFP) in new initiative to improve services to contractors and ensure timely payments to Chicago’s vendor community
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Sep 6, 2022City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health Are Rolling Out Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Following Federal ApprovalBivalent boosters were designed specifically to target the current Omicron subvariants and will be available in Chicago beginning this week
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Aug 31, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Delegate Agencies for ‘Justice for All’ InitiativeChicago Abortion Fund and Planned Parenthood of Illinois will each receive $250,000 to support transportation; lodging; safe and necessary reproductive, obstetric, and gynecological care; and follow-up services
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Aug 25, 2022The Community Safety Coordination Center Marks Its First Year of OperationCommunity engagement, cross-departmental collaboration, and data show progress as work continues
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Aug 24, 2022Auburn Gresham Apartments Breaks Ground on 79th StreetWith nearly $40 million in City support, 58-unit project starts season of INVEST South/West construction
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Aug 23, 2022Report: City of Chicago’s Comprehensive Approach to Violence Prevention Among Best in NationThe Community Justice Action Fund Ranks Chicago Third of 50 Cities for Violence Prevention Programs, Services, and Policies
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Aug 23, 2022Chicago Named a 2022 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, Announces Further Expansion of ‘Chicago Connected’ for City Colleges StudentsChicago Connected will now offer no-cost internet to City Colleges students, expanding upon the 100,000+ pre-K-12 students currently in the program
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Aug 18, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Releases First Bi-Annual Gender-Based Violence Progress ReportThis report demonstrates significant progress toward strategies and goals outlined in the City’s first-ever citywide strategic plan to address gender-based violence
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Aug 17, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Lori Ann Lypson to Serve as Deputy Mayor of Infrastructure and ServicesExperienced operations manager to lead City’s infrastructure Initiatives
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Aug 12, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Beth Beatty to Serve as Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental AffairsSeasoned public servant and attorney to join Mayor Lightfoot’s senior leadership team to drive legislative policy agenda
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Aug 11, 2022Mayor Lightfoot, Senators Durbin, Duckworth, and Congressman Davis Announce $20 Million for Englewood Nature TrailU.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE grant funding will provide catalyst for inclusive revitalization of the Englewood community
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Aug 10, 2022During Second Consecutive Year of Significant Gap Reduction, City of Chicago Projects $127.9 Million Shortfall In 2023 Fiscal Year BudgetBudget gap reduced for the second year in a row to $127.9 million as City continues to make powerful strides toward long-term financial stability
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Aug 8, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025Agreement makes Chicago one of the largest cities to commit to clean energy and reduce carbon footprint by more than 290,000 metric tons per year
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Aug 5, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Family and Support Services Announce Community Services Block Grant Scholarships Available for Chicago ResidentsChicago residents can now apply and further their education
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Aug 5, 2022