Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce $8 Million Annual Investments to Expand Access to Trauma-Informed Mental Health ServicesGrants will support 32 publicly funded organizations to provide mental healthcare to anyone who needs it regardless of ability to pay
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Oct 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Department of Housing Join Alderman Coleman and Volunteers of America Illinois for the Grand Opening of Hope Manor VillageSixteen new apartment buildings will bring affordable, veteran-preference housing to INVEST South/West 63rd Street corridor in Englewood
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Oct 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Budget Address to Be Held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020The address will detail the City’s fiscal plan to address the economic impact of COVID-19 on Chicago’s finances
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Oct 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plan to Safely Celebrate HalloweenCity offers trick-or-treating guidance and previews ‘Halloweek’ activities to celebrate a Halloween unlike any other
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Oct 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, the Department of Housing and the Chicago Housing Authority Announce Grand Opening of 4400 Grove in Key INVEST South/West CorridorNew mixed-income, mixed-use community will provide 84 new rental apartments and 12 new retail shops in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood
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Sep 30, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Key Senior Leadership AppointmentsNew appointments include Deputy Mayor for Intergovernmental Affairs and Chief Engagement Officer
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Sep 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan to Guide Public Safety Efforts Through 2023“Our City, Our Safety” plan outlines City initiatives and programming to reduce violence over next three years, including piloting a co-responder model and creating a 211 helpline, building on police reform efforts, expanding coordination with State and County, and strengthening the street outreach and victim support network
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Sep 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Alderman Harris, State Senator Sims and MR Properties LLC For the Grand Opening of The Montclare Senior Residences of Calumet HeightsSeven story building features community room, fitness center, library and other amenities for independent seniors
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Sep 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Easing of Phase Four Guidelines for Chicago BusinessesProgress in the fight against COVID-19 will allow for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses beginning October 1st