Mayor's Press Releases
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Nov 17, 2022City of Chicago Makes 2,000 Vacant Lots Available for Private PurchaseMayor Lightfoot unveils new web portal to facilitate sale of surplus land
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Nov 17, 2022
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Nov 17, 2022Small Business Storefront Activations Launch Across Chicago Creating Unique Shopping ExperiencesStorefront activations energize commercial corridors ahead of the holiday shopping season aiming to support small businesses and reimagine vacant spaces
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Nov 15, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Celebrates INVEST South/West Three-Year Anniversary with Austin GroundbreakingsMayor’s Signature Revitalization Initiative for 10 South and West Side Communities Has Generated $2.2 Billion in Investment Commitments to Date
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Nov 14, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Joins 56 Regional Mayors to Support $850 Million Investment in Chicago-Based Passenger RailPending Amtrak application could improve Chicago Union Station and build capacity for better train service throughout the region and nation
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Nov 14, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Compost Pilot at Six Community Garden SitesPartnership with NeighborSpace will reduce landfill waste and create resources that support healthy vegetation
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Nov 8, 2022City Of Chicago Secures First Moody’s Investment Grade Upgrade in 12-YearsThe City’s 10th rating upgrade over the last 3 months brings all City’s ratings to investment grade and is yet another testament to the City’s financial turnaround
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Nov 7, 2022Mayor Lightfoot’s 2023 Budget Approved by City CouncilThe $16.4B Stability Budget passes during a time of economic recovery, strong revenue growth, and recent significant ratings upgrade
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Nov 7, 2022City of Chicago Secures Fitch Rating Upgrade for Water and Sewer SystemsThe City’s 7th rating upgrade in 2022, highlighting the City’s overall financial health
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Nov 2, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Process to Fill 12th Ward VacancyProcess seeks to identify passionate public servant to serve as Alderman
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Nov 2, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Joins Alderwoman Taylor, Michaels Organization, DL3 Realty to Break Ground on Park Station LoftsThe mixed-income, mixed-use, family community will be the first to meet the City of Chicago’s requirements of the Woodlawn Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance
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Oct 24, 2022
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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