Mayor's Press Releases
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Sep 28, 2023Mayor Johnson Issues Request for Proposal for an Expanded Small Business Vacant Storefront Activation ProgramUnder the Johnson Administration, the newly expanded program will provide support for up to one year to increase vibrancy and promote small businesses in the city’s commercial corridors.
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Sep 27, 2023Chief Larry Snelling Confirmed By City Council As Chicago Police Department SuperintendentSuperintendent Snelling joined CPD in 1992 as a patrol officer in his home community of Englewood, rising to the rank of Chief of the Bureau of Counterterrorism
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Sep 26, 2023Youth Employment Up 19 Percent From 2022 Through One Summer ChicagoMore than 24,000 young people were employed through the One Summer Chicago (OSC) program during the summer of 2023
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Sep 20, 2023City of Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Monsanto For PCB Contamination in the City and its WaterwaysThe sale and promotion of PCB products led to soil and sediment contamination, creating a health threat for the City’s residents and its fish and wildlife
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Sep 18, 2023Chicago, Community Leaders Publicly Release Cumulative Impact Assessment ReportReport Identifies Environmental Justice Communities, Creates Action Plan for City Departments and Details Policy Recommendations for City Ordinance
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Sep 13, 2023Mayor Johnson Announces The Exploration Of A Municipally Owned Grocery StoreExploring a municipally owned grocery store is part of the Johnson administration’s goal of promoting food equity and accessibility for all Chicagoans.
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Sep 13, 2023City Of Chicago Forecasts $538 Million Budget Gap For 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson keeping campaign promise, committed to not raising property taxes
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Sep 7, 2023City Of Chicago, Vivery Community And The Greater Chicago Food Depository Announce Continuation Of Food Delivery Pilot For Disabled City Residents In Austin NeighborhoodPiloted Food Delivery System Extended for Further Six Months
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Aug 24, 2023City Of Chicago Files Suit Against Automakers Kia And HyundaiA critical defect in the companies’ vehicles led to a car theft crisis.
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Aug 15, 2023
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Aug 13, 2023Mayor Brandon Johnson Selects Chief Larry Snelling As Next Superintendent Of The Chicago Police DepartmentFollowing exhaustive selection process, Chief of CPD Bureau of Counterterrorism Larry Snelling to serve as new superintendent, pending Chicago City Council Confirmation
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Aug 3, 2023City of Chicago Files Suit Against Vision Property Management for Predatory Home Sales Tactics Used on Low-Income ConsumersResidents Looking for a Pathway to Homeownership Were Lured into Signing Contracts Containing Deceptive and Unfair Terms
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Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 20, 2023Mayor Johnson Announces Request for Proposals for $15M Residential Decarbonization and Retrofit ProgramSelected providers will retrofit income-qualified homes to reduce Chicago’s carbon footprint, decrease fossil fuel combustion, and lower resident utility bills.
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Jun 29, 2023City of Chicago and Community Partners Announce New Opportunities for Chicagoans to Participate in the City’s Cumulative Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Justice Progress Updates, Action Plan, Community Engagement Calendar, Public Comment Options Posted
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Jun 8, 2023Mayor Johnson, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union Announce Paid Parental Leave PlanCPS employees will be eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid leave
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Jun 6, 2023Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Workweek Changes Go Into Effect July 1, 2023Chicago’s labor laws reflect commitment to creating economic prosperity for all workers; City-awarded grant will help ensure Chicago’s labor protections reach most vulnerable workers
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May 25, 2023The City of Chicago’s Memorial Day Weekend Offers Multiple Events and Parades Citywide as the Unofficial Kick-Off to Summer Friday, May 26OEMC encourages residents and visitors to utilize public transportation and to report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1
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May 19, 2023Mayor Johnson Appoints Garien Gatewood as First-Ever Deputy Mayor of Community SafetyGatewood to lead efforts addressing root causes of crime and violence in Chicago
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May 18, 2023City of Chicago Partners with Biden-Harris Administration on New Initiative to Address HomelessnessChicago is one of six sites selected for new initiative