Mayor's Press Releases
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Apr 9, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces CTA To Provide Rear Door Boarding, New System to Reduce Crowding on All BusesNew measures will encourage social distancing and limit the number of riders per bus to further prevent the spread of COVID-19
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Apr 8, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, CPD And BACP Announce Public Health Order Prohibiting Citywide Liquor Sales After 9 P.M.Order strengthens City’s enforcement efforts to prevent social gathering; builds on the 21 citations issued to eight businesses that have violated the Stay at Home Order
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Apr 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Release New Demographic Data Release to COVID-19 Revealing Significant Racial Health InequitiesNew data show black Chicagoans diagnosed and dying at higher rates than other races; City in partnership with West Side United will activate networks and racial equity rapid response teams to focus resources and outreach in communities hardest hit by COVID-19
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Apr 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Teams Up with Chicago’s Professional Sports Teams to Present The “We Are Not Playing” Campaign to Combat Covid-19Hometown teams join with the City to remind residents to take simple precautions as next step in STAY HOME. SAVE LIVES. campaign
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Apr 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Michael Fassnacht to Serve as Chicago Chief Marketing OfficerAdvertising and marketing veteran steps up as CMO to lead coordinated marketing, branding and business development strategy to elevate perceptions and stimulate local economy
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Apr 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Thanks McDonald’s Corporation for Donation of 750,000 N95 Face Masks for Frontline WorkersHometown company provides masks to be supplied to first responders and healthcare workers during COVID-19 crisis
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Apr 3, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, Governer Pritzker and Health Officials Announce Completed First Phase of McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility Delivering 500 Hospital BedsNew facility set to provide a total of 3,000 patient rooms, increasing capacity to respond to COVID-19 crisis and alleviate burden on Chicago’s hospital system
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Apr 3, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department Thank Donors Who Have Supported Officers on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 OutbreakMore than 100 businesses, restaurants and schools have donated protective gear, cleaning supplies and free meals to Chicago’s police officers
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Apr 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Appointment of David O. Brown as Next Chicago Police SuperintendentFollowing the Police Board’s nationwide search process, former Dallas Police Chief selected to serve as next Superintendent pending City Council approval
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Apr 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker to Announce Arts for Illinois Relief Fund to Support Artists, Artisans and Cultural Organizations Impacted by COVID-19More than $4M Already Raised for ‘Arts for Illinois Relief Fund,’ a Partnership Between the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and the Philanthropic Community
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Mar 31, 2020City of Chicago Launches Applications for Small Business Resiliency Fund as Part of Unprecedented Effort to Support Local Entrepreneurs Impacted by Covid-19 OutbreakApplications for $100 million in low-interest loans are available now for small businesses affected by COVID-19 Outbreak
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Mar 31, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, Commissioner Ford Graduate 34 New Paramedics as Part of Efforts to Fight COVID-19Graduating class accelerated over past month to immediately move emergency personnel on the streets amid COVID-19
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Mar 30, 2020Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Announce Plans For 3,000-Bed Alternate Care Setting at McCormick Place to Treat COVID-19 PatientsAdditional Capacity Created to Prepare for Expected Surge in Hospitalizations of COVID-19 Patients
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Mar 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Urges Residents to Use Smart911 To Provide Critical Information to Assist First Responders Amid Covid-19 OutbreakFree, secure service allows residents to self-identify for first responders if they are under quarantine or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
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Mar 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, The Department of Housing and Family Independence Initiative (FII) Launch Covid-19 Housing Assistance Grant ProgramOne-time grants available for rent and mortgage payments of Chicago residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Mar 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Department of Family and Support Services and AARP For A Telephone Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior PopulationCity reinforces services and supports in place for older residents
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Mar 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Orders the Immediate Closure of The City's Lakefront, Adjacent Parks, 606 and Riverwalk to the PublicDespite Stay at Home order, an excessive number of people gathering along the lakefront and in neighborhoods necessitates further action to bend the curve of COVID-19
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Mar 25, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Reminds Residents of Critical Importance of Staying at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19Chicagoans reminded of key guidance to practice social distancing, and take precautions outdoors; Enforcement actions will be taken as needed to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and to keep residents safe
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Mar 25, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Encourage Residents to Be Cautious of Consumer Fraud Amid Covid-19 OutbreakAs reports of fraud and scams increase, City to offer tips to keep residents safe from bad actors taking advantage of public health crisis
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Mar 24, 2020City of Chicago Provides Financial Relief for Transportation During State’s Stay at Home OrderTransportation options remain available throughout Chicago to support travel for first responders, healthcare workers, essential businesses, employees and activities
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Mar 23, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Large Scale Efforts to Develop A System Caring for All of The City’s Residents During Covid-19City reaches agreements with hotel operators to house patients for quarantine and isolation; announces additional measures to protect vulnerable populations and stem the spread of coronavirus disease
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Mar 22, 2020Mayor Lightfoot will join AARP Illinois at Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior Population on Health Concerns and Guidelines Related to COVID-19Chicago announces additional supports and services in place for seniors in Chicago
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Mar 21, 2020City of Chicago Partners with Local Organizations to Ensure All Residents Have Access to Food and Basic Services During COVID-19In light of food supply concerns, dozens of City partners stepping up to provide aid for seniors, youth, and other vulnerable populations
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Mar 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker To Announce State Order to Stay at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19New State Mandate Calls on Residents to Remain Home Unless Travel is Essential; Goal is to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 and Protect Health and Safety of Residents
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Mar 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces City Hall Will Not Be Open to General Public in Responses to Covid-19Building will remain open to essential service staff and aldermen
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Mar 19, 2020Citadel Mobilizes to Address Food Insecurity in Chicago Amid the Ongoing Covid-19 Outbreak With $2.5 Million In SupportSustains Over 500 Chicago Public Schools Temporary Food Distribution Sites; Supports Chicago’s Citywide Emergency Food Distribution Plan
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Mar 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces $100 Million Relief Package for Chicago’s Small Businesses Amid Covid-19 OutbreakThrough partnership with Catalyst Fund and private sponsors, City to provide much-needed cash flow relief and extend tax payments for small businesses owners and entrepreneurs
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Mar 19, 2020City of Chicago Orders Sick Residents to Remain Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19Executive Order requires residents with illness to take further precautions until they recover
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Mar 18, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Temporary Suspension of Debt Collection, Ticketing and Towing Practices to Provide Relief in Response to The Covid-19 OutbreakCity adopts hold-harmless policies on compliance citations; Residents who owe debt will not face ticket doubling and defaults on payment plans during this health crisis
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Mar 17, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Temporary Workforce Policies as City Begins to Reduce Non-Essential ServicesNew policies to expand work from home, telework supports, and Telehealth services for employees as City works to mitigate spread of COVID-19
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Mar 16, 2020City of Chicago Issues Guidance and Supports for Covid-19 Restrictions on Restaurant Dining and TavernsStatewide mandate will be enforced to ensure social distancing in response to COVID-19 outbreak; delivery, drive-thru and immediate carry-out will still be permitted
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Mar 13, 2020Grubhub and Major Cities Across the U.S. Launch Economic Relief Effort up to $100 Million Dollars for Independent Restaurants and Delivery Partners Impacted by COVID-19Mayors of Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta and Portland Team with Grubhub to Suspend up to $100 Million in Fees from Independent Restaurants
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Mar 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Community and Preservation Advocates to Reopen the Historic Mark Twain and Expand Affordable Units in UptownRenovation efforts by NFP preserves the historic hotel as an SRO featuring 148 affordable units for individuals on CHA’s waitlist on the City’s Near North Side
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Mar 6, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Nominates Tracey Scott as CEO of the Chicago Housing AuthorityScott has extensive experience expanding and improving public housing across the country
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Mar 4, 2020City Announces Launch of New Chicago Design System on City’s 183rd BirthdayCity updates iconic design elements, streamlines and enhances continuity across all departments
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Mar 2, 2020Chicago Named Top Corporate Metro Seven Years in a RowLeads the nation in corporate investment in 2019, according to Site Selection magazine
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Feb 28, 2020Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Join Illinois and Chicago Officials to Announce Enhanced Preventive Action and Guidance to Limit Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019Illinois Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity Statewide with New Testing Labs in Central and Southern Regions
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Feb 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, CPD and CTA Announce Comprehensive Public Transit Safety PlanNew investments in CTA safety include additional 50 transit officers, dedicated detective unit and smart policing technology
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Feb 26, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces $6 Million Investment Toward Community Health Improvements from West Side UnitedFunding will foster economic development and quality-of-life enhancements in Austin, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park and other West Side neighborhoods
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Feb 21, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, CPS, and CPD Join Students from Across Chicago in a Citywide Call-to-Action to End Youth Involvement in Gun ViolenceAs part of City’s commitment to end gun violence, Mayor Lightfoot announces multi-year investment in students at the highest risk of gun violence involvement