Mayor's Press Releases
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Feb 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Bold, Ambitious Community-Centered Policy Agenda to Lift Chicagoans Out of Poverty and Economic Hardship at the STEP (Solutions Toward Ending Poverty) SummitPolicy Agenda to be Shaped by Chicago Residents, Releasing Fall of 2020
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Feb 13, 2020
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Feb 12, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker, University of Illinois and Related Midwest to Announce New Discovery Partners Institute Headquarters in ChicagoPlanned innovation hub at “The 78” will unlock new educational and economic opportunities for Chicagoans while bolstering city’s tech economy
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Feb 7, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Federal, State and City Officials to Call for Federal Declaration of Emergency for Chicago's LakefrontChicago issues local emergency proclamation and calls for State and calls for State and Federal action to address damages in excess of $25 million from January storm and ongoing challenges facing Chicago’s lakefront
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Feb 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces 15 Percent Reduction in Total Carbon EmissionsCity makes additional progress toward achieving its 2025 environmental commitments with purchase nearly 100,000 Renewable Energy Credits
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Feb 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Major Reforms to The City’s Approach to Allocating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) FundsReforms to elevate transparency, accountability, and equity in how TIF spending decisions are made and will ensure TIF delivers intended benefits as economic development tool for areas of need
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Feb 3, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Open Application for Advisory CouncilsExpanded advisory councils to help improve representation of diverse populations in city policymaking
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Jan 31, 2020Tax Prep Chicago Sites Opening Citywide This SaturdayCity continues free tax prep services and helps residents take advantage of EITC eligibility
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Jan 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Full Lineup and Schedule for City’s First-Ever Cannabis Resource FairWanda James, the nation’s first African American licensed to own a dispensary, to serve as keynote speaker
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Jan 29, 2020City Releases Evaluation of 2019 Scooter Pilot and Recommends Second Pilot in 2020Over 800,000 rides taken in four-month scooter pilot in 2019, City looks to further test the mobility options in a second pilot later in 2020
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Jan 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Fifth Third Bank to Announce New Partnership to Bring Significant Investment to Chicago's Opportunity ZonesNew partnership expands INVEST South/West program; expected to make $20 million available for investment in the city’s West and South sides
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Jan 23, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Calls on Residents and Business Community to Support Puerto Rican Relief and Aid EffortsCity issues call to action to support Puerto Rico island impacted by recent earthquakes
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Jan 21, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces $10 Million in Grants Now Available for Businesses to Apply as Part of the 2020 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund ProgramEnhanced NOF program to help businesses and entrepreneurs access larger sums with up to 100 percent funding to support growth
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Jan 20, 2020City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants ApplicationsArts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music
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Jan 16, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce Andy Fox As City’s First-Ever Director of Labor StandardsNew Director will play a crucial role in protecting Chicago’s workers by overseeing the enforcement of Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave and Fair Workweek laws
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Jan 16, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces RFPS for $7.5 Million Investments in Violence Interruption Services and Trauma-Informed Victim SupportsOverseen by the Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, the funds will expand community-based street outreach and integrate trauma-informed victim services in communities at the highest risk of violence
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Jan 14, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Chicago Department of Aviation and Chicago Police Department to Cut Ribbon on New Police Facility at O’Hare International AirportNew facility increases airport safety, marks progress on transformative O’Hare 21 project
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Jan 13, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, Fire Commissioner Ford II Graduate 140 Firefighters and Fire ParamedicsNew graduating class includes 110 new Firefighter EMTs and 30 new Fire Paramedics
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Jan 10, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Cannabis Resource Fair to Inform and Connect Residents with Employment and Business Opportunities Within the New IndustryNew citywide resource fair hosted in partnership with cannabis businesses, industry experts, social equity leaders, government agencies and legal aid organizations from across Chicago and statewide
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Jan 7, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Alberto Ortega as Director of Workforce Strategy & Business EngagementNew director will play a key role in connecting residents from across the city to training and opportunities for good-paying careers of the future
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Jan 3, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Encourages Residents to Volunteer During Tax Season to Help Chicagoans Access Critical Tax RefundsCity of Chicago and Ladder Up Encourage Residents to Volunteer Time During Tax Season so More Chicagoans Can Secure Financial Relief from the EITC and Other Programs for Low-Income Families
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Jan 1, 2020City of Chicago Officials Join Lawmakers, Local Businesses and Advocates to Kick Off First Day of Legalized CannabisInaugural day of legalized recreational cannabis is the result of extensive coordination by the City and its partners to ensure new industry is implemented in a safe, equitable and responsible manner for all communities
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Dec 31, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chicago Riverwalk Generated $16.5 Million In Revenues During 2019 SeasonRiverwalk concessions revenue increased by $2 million in 2019
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Dec 27, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Reflects on City of Chicago’s Key Accomplishments in 2019From solving historic budget challenges to spearheading record improvements in public safety, the Lightfoot administration has focused on building safer and stronger communities to improve quality of life for residents across the city
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Dec 24, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Submits Letter of Consent For Refugee Resettlement in ChicagoLetter of Consent follows several actions taken by the Mayor’s administration to protect Chicago’s residents
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Dec 24, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and City Clerk Announce Fines and Fees Reforms Total $11.5 Million in Debt Relief for Residents in Less Than Three MonthsCity Sticker Amnesty and Debt Relief Initiatives to bring relief for nearly 12,000 motorists who have submitted nearly 30,000 City Sticker tickets
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Dec 23, 2019City of Chicago Informs Residents of New Laws Coming into Effect in 2020New local laws and regulations seeking to ensure safety amid cannabis legalization, address congestion, support working families and bring greater fiscal stability to the City
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Dec 20, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins BMO Financial Group and Riverside Investment & Development to Break Ground on New BMO TowerNew Office Tower will boast over 1.4million square feet of office space and a 1.5-acre park
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Dec 19, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Creates Community Advisory Council to Ensure Neighborhood Input on the 78 Development ProjectCommunity Engagement Effort Delivers on Mayor Lightfoot's Commitment to Inclusive Neighborhood Development
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Dec 19, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Creates Community Advisory Council to Ensure Neighborhood Input on Lincoln Yards Development ProjectCommunity Engagement Effort Delivers on Mayor Lightfoot's Commitment to Inclusive Neighborhood Development
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Dec 19, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Roadmap to Expand Mental Health Framework Based on Recommendations from Advocates, Experts, Community Providers and PatientsCity to establish citywide trauma response strategy, increase crisis response training for first responders and create first-of-its-kind Victim Services Coordinator
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Dec 18, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and Interim Superintendent Beck Welcome 322 New and Promoted Officers at Chicago Police Graduation197 graduating officers and 125 newly-promoted Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Commanders, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians and Police Technicians
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Dec 16, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Library Announce Launch of Sunday Hours at Branch LibrariesMayor’s Office and CPL commit to rolling out Sunday hours at all 81 branches by the end of 2020
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Dec 11, 2019Reservations Now Open for Chicago Restaurant Week 2020The 13th annual dining extravaganza will feature over 400 Chicagoland eateries
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Dec 10, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Gia Biagi to Serve as Commissioner for the Chicago Department of TransportationNew commissioner brings over 20 years of experience in transportation and urban planning to lead CDOT
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Dec 6, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Plans to Invest $500k To Boost Participation in the 2020 U.S. CensusCity partners with Forefront to distribute grants for community-based outreach to ensure a full, accurate count for Chicago in the 2020 Census
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Dec 5, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and City Officials Remind Residents to Take Precautions During Cold WeatherCollaborative City services will be in effect during the winter season to ensure the safety of all Chicagoans in the coming months
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Dec 2, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Additional Round of Community Meetings to Engage Residents on Cannabis LegalizationCommunity meetings to focus on new City regulations, safe and responsible use, and enforcement reforms ahead of cannabis legalization on Jan. 1, 2020; building on zoning town halls held earlier this year