Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 5, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Launches Community-Police Mediation Pilot to Address Select Police Misconduct ComplaintsThe program would allow some COPA and BIA complaints to be referred to a community mediation program
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Oct 5, 2022City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation ProgramActivations set to Renew Vibrancy and Promote Art and Pop-Up Businesses in Commercial Corridors
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Oct 4, 2022Chicago Voted “#1 Best Big City in the U.S.” For Historic Sixth Straight Year by Readers of Condé Nast TravelerMomentous recognition confirms Chicago’s reputation as a world-class travel destination and comes on the heels of successful summer that saw travel approaching 2019 levels
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Oct 3, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Unveils 2023 Budget ProposalBalanced 2023 Budget signals strong turnaround of City finances and proposes continued investment in key areas amidst ongoing recovery from the pandemic
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Sep 30, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Full Twelve Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for All City EmployeesCity reaches agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to create a progressive paid parental leave for all City employees
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Sep 30, 2022Chicago Halloweek Returns for a Third Straight Year Led by Mayor Lightfoot and Other City DepartmentsCity offers parades, activities, and safety guidelines via ChicagoHalloweek.org to encourage Chicagoans to celebrate a fun and safe Halloween
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Sep 28, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Urban Agriculture in the CityCity takes steps to increase food access through urban agriculture sites
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Sep 27, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Issues RFI to Bridge the Digital Divide in ChicagoCity takes steps to improve access to high-quality internet for residents living in historically underinvested communities
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Sep 27, 2022Culinary Food Hub Breaks Ground in EnglewoodINVEST South/West project will repurpose landmark firehouse as economic anchor, business incubator
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Sep 26, 2022