Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 28, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces $20 Million in Federal Funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure LawFunding will support ongoing upgrades to improve passenger experience at Terminal 5 in O’Hare International Airport
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Oct 24, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Welcomes Seven New Members to the Chicago Board of EducationRev. Mitchell Johnson will lead the transition as President of the Board of Education, Mary Gardner as Vice-President
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Oct 23, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and City of Chicago Announces Passage Of $1.5 Billion Bond-refinancing Plan to Lower Debt Costs and Achieve $110 Million In SavingsReplacing high-interest debt with lower-rate bonds to build a stronger financial future
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Oct 21, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Backyard Compost Bin GiveawayCity residents living in households with four units or less are eligible to apply online, a supply of 20 per Ward is available
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Oct 21, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Equitable Transition to a One System InitiativeChanges to New Arrivals shelter system will merge services with the State of Illinois in 2025 for unified shelter system as current process for sheltering asylum seekers ends Dec. 31, 2024.
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces “Chicago Fall Fest” from October 18 - November 3, Featuring Hundreds of City-supported Events for Youth and All ResidentsThis celebration of fall, including parades and teen-planned community pop-up events, will support fall celebrations of all kinds and be accessible via ChicagoFallFest.org.
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Major Investments in Chicago's 28th Ward During 'A Day In The Ward' EventNearly $385 million has been invested in 28th Ward infrastructure, including additional green investments and neighborhood improvement projects.
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Oct 18, 2024One Summer Chicago Employs Nearly 28,000 Youth in Summer 2024This summer’s youth engagement marks a 39 percent increase in youth employment since Mayor Brandon Johnson took office.
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Oct 15, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Leads Successful International Economic Mission, Secures Key Investments & Strengthens Ties with LondonDiscussions focused on collaboration across sectors where Chicago excels, including food innovation, clean energy, business services, and the economic impact of international sports and tourism.