CTA begins Phase One of RPM with construction of new Red-Purple Bypass north of Belmont station to replace 119-year-old rail structure; Historic modernization project will create more than 100 construction-related jobs annually

City invests funding for all-hands-on-deck outreach strategy; commitment includes $2 per hard-to-count resident to ensure every resident is counted

Beginning October 1, Chicago Public Library will eliminate late fees that have blocked hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans from library access

New pathways to compliance begin October 1 as part of a two-step process to come into compliance with the Wheel Tax and relieve City Sticker ticket debt

Chicago-based company opens new 50,000 square foot production facility to expand staff and operations

New graduating class includes 112 new Firefighter EMTs and 19 new Fire Paramedics

The Mayor shares her commitment to Chicago’s artists and arts institutions and the need for every young Chicagoan to have access to high-quality arts education

New ordinance creates clear guidelines for zoning of recreational dispensaries and ensuring new, equitable business growth across the city

“…and other such stories” explores how Chicago can imagine its future by examining its architectural past.

The City will analyze technology designed to extend the life of underground infrastructure with less street and parkway excavation

Mayor Lightfoot taps veteran public relations expert to lead Chicago’s tourism strategy

Program Addresses Traffic Safety as a Public Health and Equity Issue, Recommends Infrastructure Projects to Improve Safety in Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Austin

Chicago Leads Nation for Seventh Year in a Row

Tech company headquarters commits to growth in Chicago with second-largest office bringing 2,000 new jobs to the city

Highest-Ever Percentage of Graduates Earned Early College and Career Credentials; Class of 2019 Sets Record by Earning $1.47 Billion in Scholarship Offers

The NFL celebrates its 100th season and rich history in Chicago by teaming up with the community, students, and players for cleanup in Douglas Park

Mayor Lightfoot outlines budget challenge and city’s efforts to begin addressing long-term finances through structural reform during live speech

Nationally-recognized model tracks gun offenders to identify trends, strengths and weaknesses within criminal justice system

With 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.

CPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term

The City reaches new settlements with 16 e-cigarette retailers, generating over $500,000

Community-oriented Corridor Development Initiative is the first step towards redevelopment

Budget savings announced today mark first steps in budgeting process to address significant financial challenges for FY 2020

Chicago becomes the first city in the nation with a large building energy rating system

Record turnout by City's youth in programming ranging from day camps to teen sports leagues at parks citywide

City continues summer-long safety efforts with community services blitzes and early launch of Safe Passage along the Pulaski Corridor

Investment Will Double the Number of Low-Income Households Eligible for Internet Essentials, Expand Digital Youth Learning Labs Throughout Chicago

Primetime address and regional budget meetings to engage residents in City’s financial planning for 2020 and long-term

Area Technology Centers (ATC) now operating in all CPD Detective Areas to improve clearance rates and further reduce crime

This year’s classic will feature a career and college fair, various summits for youth

Chicago 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

Time to enroll the city’s youngest learners in Chicago Early Learning now with additional full-day preschool opportunities created this year

Youth coders showcase their app designs at Apple Michigan Avenue

Urban designer, architectural educator, and former mayor of Charlottesville, VA will lead Chicago’s comprehensive growth and sustainability efforts

Community events planned in all police districts to build relationships, strengthen communities

2019 Qualified Allocation Plan provides increased transparency, selection criteria for Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocations

New initiative to provide City services, substantial preventative and treatment supports, job training and employment resources along Pulaski Corridor

200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture

After meeting with educators, school leaders, and community members, Mayor and CEO commit to strengthen school programming, review school funding formula, and boost staffing

New website to support broader citywide efforts to ensure every resident has the resources they need to complete the 2020 U.S. census

Chicago remembers the 1919 Red Summer with Past Is Present event