Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 17, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Historic Executive Order to Launch Black Reparations Task Force and AgendaTask Force will conduct a comprehensive study and examination of all policies that have harmed Black Chicagoans from the slavery era to present day and make a series of recommendations that will serve as appropriate remedies.
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Jun 17, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Carla Kupe as Chief Equity OfficerKupe will lead the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice in advancing equitable transformation throughout the City of Chicago
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Jun 13, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces First Neighborhood Projects to Receive New Bond ProceedsWest Englewood community farm, Austin health center among 10 finalists to receive up to $21 million in Community Development Grants
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Jun 13, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Retirement for BACP Commissioner MeyerAfter more than 30 years of service to the residents of Chicago, the long-time public servant will retire at the end of this month.
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Jun 7, 2024Chicago Public Library Kicks Off Summer Programming with Mayor Johnson’s Inaugural "Summer at CPL" Block PartyThe kickoff event will mark the beginning of summer programming at Chicago Public Library.
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Jun 7, 2024Mayor Johnson’s Paid Time Off Policy Effective July 1, Minimum Wage, One Fair Wage, and Fair Workweek also in EffectThe new and amended labor laws aim to strengthen worker protections by ensuring fair wages and prioritizing the well-being of workers
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Jun 6, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Extension of Free WiFi Access at Parks and Schools Across the CityMayor Johnson is closing the digital equity divide by ensuring that Park residents and CPS families have access to high-quality wi-fi at no cost.
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Jun 4, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Announce $600,000 for Dozens of Community-based, Youth-serving OrganizationsOver 60 small grants will be administered by SGA Youth & Family Services (SGA) through the My CHI. My Future. Micro-Grant Program.