Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 9, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeking Appropriation Authority for CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic
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Jun 6, 2020City of Chicago Announces Reopening Guidelines for Places of WorshipNew guidelines allow for limited in-person religious gatherings as well as requirements for social distancing; Seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions strongly encouraged to continue practicing remotely
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Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Additional Resources to Protect Neighborhoods And New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Peaceful Protests this WeekendAdditional resources deployed to neighborhoods to support commercial and retail corridors; Grant Park and Union Park to open for planned demonstrations this weekend
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Jun 5, 2020City of Chicago Announces Extension of Temporary Fines and Fees Suspension as Chicago Moves to Phase Three of Reopening FrameworkCity provides opportunity for residents to prepare and come into compliance over one-month period
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Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Together Now, Chicago's Fund to Rebuild Our Neighborhoods$10 million City-backed fund receives $1 million donation from Jewel-Osco
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Jun 2, 2020City of Chicago Restores Access to Central Business District to Prepare for Cautious ReopeningAnnouncement follows several days of closures to address public safety incidents and property damage
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Jun 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Reaffirm Chicago to Begin Cautious Reopening on June 3, 2020Chicago to move to phase three when curfew lifts at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3
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May 29, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Plan to Open Chicago’s Streets to Support Businesses and Help Residents in Response to Covid-19City announces six neighborhood-focused pilot projects to provide relief to local businesses through expanded outdoor dining space; puts forth initial plans to open residential streets for recreational activities