Mayor's Press Releases
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Nov 21, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and City Health Officials Announce “Cannabis Facts Chicago” Campaign to Provide Precautionary Guidance Ahead of Cannabis Legalization in 2020Health and safety tips designed to ensure safe and responsible consumption, and provide information on the potential health impacts for youth
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Nov 18, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and World Business Chicago Announce Local Tech Companies Adding Over 2,000 Jobs in ChicagoChicago Tech Day celebrates industry growth while fostering continued collaboration within the diverse tech and innovation ecosystem
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Nov 15, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Launches “New Start Chicago” Website to Help Residents Access New Debt Payment PlansCity rolls out one-stop-shop website providing residents with access to various debt relief reforms initiatives intended to help them get back on track
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Nov 15, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, CFD And PBC Break Ground on New State-Of-The-Art Fire Station on Far South Side$30-million project to build second-largest fire station in the city to support nearly 100 full-time jobs
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Nov 8, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Appointment of Charlie Beck as Interim Police SuperintendentFormer LAPD Chief to serve as Interim Superintendent following the retirement of Superintendent Johnson later this year
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Nov 7, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces $1 Million Increase in City Funding for Cultural Grants$1 million increase includes at least $500,000 for artists and organizations in South and West Side neighborhoods, and in under-resourced wards