79% of City Employees Have Confirmed Vaccination Status, and 84% of Those are Fully Vaccinated

Chicago Works Community Challenge proposals were selected from close to 500 public submissions

City of Chicago offers health guidance and Halloween activities to celebrate a safe holiday including the return of Arts in the Dark Parade to State Street

This unprecedented recognition as Best Big City in the U.S. solidifies Chicago’s reputation as a first-class travel destination among the magazine’s discerning readership

The U.S. Secretary of Education Recognizes Three Chicago Schools as 2021 Blue Ribbon Recipients at Prosser Career Academy High School

Coalition of public and private partnerships to address Chicago's needs for economic growth and jobs through digital skilling.

New data from NAE Cities Index shows immigrants in the Chicago metro area paid more than $20.6 billion in taxes in 2019

First of its kind two-year strategic plan co-designed with community partners, subject matter experts, survivors, and City officials, to build a whole-of-government approach to address gender-based violence

Citywide effort to ensure that at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents age 12 and up start their COVID-19 vaccination series by the end of the year

Families participating in Chicago Connected can now access 5,000+ courses and 30+ professional certificates on-demand at no cost

Budget includes $1.9 billion in key investments and no new taxes—an investment-based recovery strategy with a foundation set on greater opportunities for rebuilding Chicago into a safer, stronger, and more prosperous city for all of Chicago’s residents

Three day-long events are planned in neighborhoods along the Historic Boulevards starting with Logan & Kedzie activation on Sunday, September 19th

The units will be placed in select City sites and non-profit organizations on Chicago’s South and West sides.

Martinez’s appointment marks first every Latino to hold the position permanently

Enhanced Age Verification, Social Media Restrictions and a Ban on Underage Models Used for Advertising Among Changes Agreed to by Defendants

New under bridge trail completes the 312 RiverRun, a new recreational amenity that links three parks along the North Branch of Chicago River

Eligible students and families will receive one-time $500 microgrant in the form of a check to assist with educational and living expenses

The program would allow some COPA and BIA complaints to be referred to a community mediation program

List includes 99 building addresses, associated list of building owners to publish on Oct. 1

Complaints allege that the meal delivery companies deceived consumers and shortchanged restaurants already reeling from the pandemic shutdown

Initiatives will work to expand and strengthen access to mental health services, clinics, crisis prevention and resources, focusing on neighborhoods in the greatest need

Projects selected from 15 responses to November 2020 Request for Proposals

Cisco moving existing Rosemont operations into city’s iconic Old Main Post Office

While COVID-19 response and recovery continue to be a primary focus for the City, the financial impact on Chicago’s economy has been significant

The two-month extension comes after several potential bidders sought additional time to evaluate the Chicago casino opportunity

Newly finished roller rink represents first step in Mayor Lightfoot’s Neighborhood Activation Initiative in West Garfield Park

The new multi-agency Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) has been activated to coordinate both government and nonprofit resources to holistically reduce and prevent violence in Chicago’s communities

Hire Chicago, a collaboration between Mayor Lightfoot, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership & World Business Chicago — is offered to help Chicagoans find careers today and tomorrow, and help employers tap into our city’s diverse talent pipeline.

Office of Labor Standards has recouped nearly $1 million for Chicago’s workers through two recent major settlements; Wage Theft Ordinance and other worker protections come into effect this week

Tentative deal includes historic accountability reforms, mental health and wellness support, and backpay

Donation to Greencorps Chicago green job training program and Chicago Public Art Group focuses on Chicago neighborhoods where the network’s critically acclaimed drama series “The Chi” is filmed

Regional, in-person events will allow residents to provide valuable feedback on City’s budget process

New Facility Advances INVEST South/West Initiative for Equitable Economic Development

City of Chicago Waste Strategy prepared by nonprofit Delta Institute analyzes Chicago’s waste and materials management to expand and improve reduction, diversion, cost, and equity opportunities