Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 1, 2024Chicago Named Best Big City in the U.S. by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler for Eighth Consecutive YearThis unprecedented recognition follows a banner summer for Chicago’s tourism and hospitality industry
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Sep 30, 2024City of Chicago Announces Revised Timeline for FY2025 BudgetRevised budget schedule focuses on transparent decision-making and comprehensive fiscal responsibility amid budget adjustments.
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Sep 25, 2024City of Chicago Transitions Mental Health Crisis Response Program to Public HealthCrisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program to move forward with all public health staff
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Sep 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates Grand Opening of The Club MDW, The First Passenger Lounge at Midway International AirportAirport’s first-ever lounge offers enhanced amenities for travelers, open to the public on Thursday, Sept. 26
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Sep 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Nearly $7 Million in Federal Grants to Support Job Training and Workforce Development in ChicagoTwo Chicago-based organizations will receive a combined total of nearly $7 million in federal funding to improve job quality, expand access to good jobs and provide high-quality training opportunities for local workers.
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Sep 22, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Request for Information (RFI) to Gather Recommendations on First Responder TechnologyRFI will evaluate City of Chicago options for ensuring quick responses by first responders in emergency situations
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Sep 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and The Chicago Department of Housing Announce First Developments to Receive New Bond ProceedsMayor Brandon Johnson’s innovative Housing and Economic Development bond (HED) delivers on its promise to allocate funds to the construction and preservation of affordable housing
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Sep 13, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Request for Proposal for Small Business Capacity Building ProgramThe program aims to support the recovery and growth of small businesses in Chicago by providing them with the tools and resources to strengthen their operations and adapt to changing market conditions
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Sep 12, 2024City of Chicago Brings False Claims Action Against Former Employee and Sham Property Management Company for Submitting Fraudulent Emergency Rental Assistance ApplicationsSelf-serving fraudsters tried to personally profit from a critical housing program meant for vulnerable communities in need
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Sep 5, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Opens Bids For 112 New Concessions at O’Hare International Airport‘ORDerUp!’ Requests Proposals for Retail, Food and Beverage Businesses in Terminals 1 and 3 in One of the Largest Concession Bid Opportunities in American History
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Aug 29, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates Completion of Northeast Cargo Campus at O’hare International AirportThe expanded cargo capacity has helped make O’Hare the top U.S. cargo airport by trade value and set all-time freight tonnage records for the airport four years in a row
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Aug 29, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Releases FY2025 Budget Forecast Highlighting Fiscal Challenges and Continued Commitment to Strategic InvestmentsProjected $982.4 million budget gap requires collaborative solutions and strategic planning
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Aug 13, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce The Good Food Fund Grant AwardeesThe Good Food Fund aims to support small food businesses and food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access
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Aug 9, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Request for Proposal for the Small Business and Not-For-Profit Support Grant ProgramThe program aims to support the economic recovery of small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Aug 5, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins City Leaders, Partners For Grand Re-opening of CTA Green Line Station at Damen and LakeRe-opening of station closed in 1948 will boost local development and neighborhood connectivity
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Jul 12, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and City of Chicago Launch "Take Back The Block" Initiative to Foster Safer CommunitiesInitiative aims to bring the full force of government together with residents to create a safer Chicago, block by block
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Jul 11, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Expansion Of One Summer Chicago Program For Second Consecutive SummerBuilding on the success of last year’s program, Mayor Johnson has added more than 2,400 youth jobs to One Summer Chicago.
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Jul 9, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Community Partners Launch Cycle Breakers Youth Safety InitiativeCycle Breakers Resource Hub offers conflict resolution, mentorship, and other resources to keep youth engaged and safe over the summer
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Jul 9, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Major Accomplishments Since Launch of Cut The Tape InitiativeJohnson Administration reaches series of policy milestones from the Cut the Tape report, creates Cut the Tape Task Force, appoints new Director of Process Improvement
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Jul 1, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Historic Paid Time Off, One Fair Wage Ordinances Go into Effect, Minimum Wage Raises to $16.20 Per HourBy Mayor Johnson’s proclamation, July 1 is Paid Time Off Day, More Perfect Union releases video interview with Mayor Johnson on new labor law changes.
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Jun 27, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Workers’ Rights Campaign for Creative Workers“Art is Labor.” campaign ensures workers’ rights are upheld in the creative sector through worker and employer education and resources.
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Jun 26, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins LIUNA to Celebrate Launch of DSS Laborers Trainee ProgramAs part of Chicago Workers’ Rights Week, Mayor Johnson is highlighting the program that offers a pathway to public sector union jobs for Chicago Public Schools graduates.
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Jun 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson to Participate in Panel Discussion to Raise Awareness Around New City of Chicago Paid Time Off PolicyAs part of Chicago Workers’ Rights Week, Mayor Johnson is participating in a panel discussion hosted by the Raise the Floor Alliance.
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Jun 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces 2025 Budget Engagement Round Tables with Focus on Deeper Conversations and Increased Community ParticipationFour public-engagement round table events will include features co-designed with community stakeholder groups
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Jun 24, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Proclamation for “Chicago Workers’ Rights Week” to Raise Awareness Around July 1 Labor Law ChangesMayor Johnson will attend a series of labor events to bring attention to the new policies that will go into effect July 1, including the increased minimum wage, the beginning of the phase-out of the sub-minimum wage, and the new Paid Time Off policy.
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Jun 20, 2024City Of Chicago Office Of Equity and Racial Justice and Chicago United for Equity Announce Co-governance Steering CommitteeRepresentatives from across the city will work toward defining what co-governance means for Chicago!
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Jun 20, 2024Mayor’s Office of Community Safety and The Chicago Department of Public Health Announce $6.4 Million Expansion of The Emergency Supplemental Victims FundProgram expansion to serve victims injured in gun violence incidents within 15 community areas, and provide citywide support for families of youth victims of homicide