Mayor's Press Releases
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Sep 17, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Ordinance to Establish Cannabis Requirements and Promote Equity in Expanding IndustryNew ordinance creates clear guidelines for zoning of recreational dispensaries and ensuring new, equitable business growth across the city
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Sep 17, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to Preview the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial“…and other such stories” explores how Chicago can imagine its future by examining its architectural past.
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Sep 13, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Two Water Infrastructure Pilots to Reduce Impact of Construction on the Environment and CommunitiesThe City will analyze technology designed to extend the life of underground infrastructure with less street and parkway excavation
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Sep 13, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Appoints Glenn Eden To Serve as Chair of Choose ChicagoMayor Lightfoot taps veteran public relations expert to lead Chicago’s tourism strategy
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Sep 12, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Unveils West Side Vision Zero Traffic Safety PlanProgram Addresses Traffic Safety as a Public Health and Equity Issue, Recommends Infrastructure Projects to Improve Safety in Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Austin
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Sep 12, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chicago Leads North America In Foreign Direct InvestmentChicago Leads Nation for Seventh Year in a Row
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Sep 9, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Uber CEO to Announce Major Expansion Bringing Company's New Freight Headquarters to ChicagoTech company headquarters commits to growth in Chicago with second-largest office bringing 2,000 new jobs to the city
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Sep 5, 2019CPS Class of 2019 Earns Record-High $1.47 Billion in Scholarship Offers with More Students Earning College Credits Than Ever BeforeHighest-Ever Percentage of Graduates Earned Early College and Career Credentials; Class of 2019 Sets Record by Earning $1.47 Billion in Scholarship Offers
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Sep 4, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Join NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for Huddle for 100 in Douglas ParkThe NFL celebrates its 100th season and rich history in Chicago by teaming up with the community, students, and players for cleanup in Douglas Park
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Aug 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Addresses Residents with The State of The City and Details Surrounding $838 Million Budget Gap In 2020Mayor Lightfoot outlines budget challenge and city’s efforts to begin addressing long-term finances through structural reform during live speech
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Aug 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Police Department Launch Citywide GunStat InitiativeNationally-recognized model tracks gun offenders to identify trends, strengths and weaknesses within criminal justice system
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Aug 28, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Transition Team and Community to Review First Hundred Days, Look Ahead to Key Priorities for CityWith initial achievements on public safety, education, good governance and more, administration remains focused on continued reforms and investments that will grow all of Chicago’s communities.
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Aug 26, 2019Chicago Public Schools Raises Offer to Teachers with $351 Million Salary Increase Over the Next Five YearsCPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term
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Aug 23, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Milestone in the Fight Against E-Cigarette Retailers Selling to MinorsThe City reaches new settlements with 16 e-cigarette retailers, generating over $500,000
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Aug 22, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, CTA Announce Transit-Oriented Development Planning Initiative for Land Near 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line StationCommunity-oriented Corridor Development Initiative is the first step towards redevelopment
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Aug 20, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Nearly $6 Million In Departmental Savings And Efficiencies Stemming From Operational And Process ImprovementsBudget savings announced today mark first steps in budgeting process to address significant financial challenges for FY 2020
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Aug 20, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Energy Rating SystemChicago becomes the first city in the nation with a large building energy rating system
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Aug 19, 2019Mayor Lightfoot And Chicago Park District Announce Record Season With Over 90,000 Participants This SummerRecord turnout by City's youth in programming ranging from day camps to teen sports leagues at parks citywide
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Aug 19, 2019City Of Chicago Prepares For Back To School With Community Cleanups Along Safe Passage RoutesCity continues summer-long safety efforts with community services blitzes and early launch of Safe Passage along the Pulaski Corridor
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Aug 16, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and Comcast Announce Largest Ever Expansion of Internet Essentials in ChicagoInvestment Will Double the Number of Low-Income Households Eligible for Internet Essentials, Expand Digital Youth Learning Labs Throughout Chicago
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Aug 16, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces State of The City Address and Budget Town HallsPrimetime address and regional budget meetings to engage residents in City’s financial planning for 2020 and long-term
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Aug 15, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, CPD Launch Two New Area Technology Centers to Solve Crimes Faster and Improve Clearance RateArea Technology Centers (ATC) now operating in all CPD Detective Areas to improve clearance rates and further reduce crime
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Aug 15, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces 22nd Annual Chicago Football ClassicThis year’s classic will feature a career and college fair, various summits for youth
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Aug 13, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Responds to Release of Feasibility Study on Chicago Casino and Announces Results of Community SurveyChicago committed to working with state to ensure casino will be successful after independent report finds the current tax structure of casino is not financially feasible
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Aug 9, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Encourages Families To Enroll Children In Preschool For Upcoming School YearTime to enroll the city’s youngest learners in Chicago Early Learning now with additional full-day preschool opportunities created this year
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Aug 8, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Celebrates One Summer Chicago with Student App and Film ShowcaseYouth coders showcase their app designs at Apple Michigan Avenue
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Aug 7, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Nominates Maurice Cox As Commissioner Of Planning & DevelopmentUrban designer, architectural educator, and former mayor of Charlottesville, VA will lead Chicago’s comprehensive growth and sustainability efforts
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Aug 6, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Chicago Police to Celebrate the 36th Annual National Night OutCommunity events planned in all police districts to build relationships, strengthen communities
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Aug 6, 2019
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Aug 6, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces New and Improved Allocation Plan for Affordable Housing Resources2019 Qualified Allocation Plan provides increased transparency, selection criteria for Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocations
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Aug 2, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, Neighborhood and Faith-Based Organizations Launch Keeping Our Communities Safe Initiative in West Garfield ParkNew initiative to provide City services, substantial preventative and treatment supports, job training and employment resources along Pulaski Corridor
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Jul 31, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2019200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture
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Jul 30, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and CPS CEO Jackson Announce Plan to Expand School Resources and Improve Equity for StudentsAfter meeting with educators, school leaders, and community members, Mayor and CEO commit to strengthen school programming, review school funding formula, and boost staffing
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Jul 30, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Creates New Website for Residents to Receive Information and Updates On 2020 U.S. CensusNew website to support broader citywide efforts to ensure every resident has the resources they need to complete the 2020 U.S. census
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Jul 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of 1919 Red Summer Race RiotsChicago remembers the 1919 Red Summer with Past Is Present event
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Jul 26, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Citywide Survey to Gain Input on Future CasinoChicago launches survey inviting residents to weigh in on preferences for a new Chicago casino
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Jul 26, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces a Major Increase in Accessible Pedestrian Signals at Intersections Across ChicagoUp to 100 intersections will get new traffic signals that aid persons with blindness or low-vision in the next two years through efforts of CDOT and Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities
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Jul 23, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces First Set of Comprehensive Fines and Fees ReformsReforms to end harmful enforcement practices, reduce fines and fees and streamline payment plans to remove debt burden and create pathways to compliance for low-income residents
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Jul 22, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Department of Transportation and Lyft Announce Divvy Community Tour of South Side NeighborhoodsDivvy Community Tour will provide forum for community engagement, inform planning for Divvy station expansion and introduce first Divvy electric-assist bikes to Chicago residents
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Jul 17, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces Next Steps Forward in the Creation of a New Chicago CasinoAn Economic Feasibility Study Begins Prior to a Site Selection for New Casino