Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 2, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Declares August “Hire Chicago” MonthHire Chicago, a collaboration between Mayor Lightfoot, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership & World Business Chicago — is offered to help Chicagoans find careers today and tomorrow, and help employers tap into our city’s diverse talent pipeline.
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Jul 29, 2021City of Chicago Continues Fighting to Protect Chicago’s WorkersOffice of Labor Standards has recouped nearly $1 million for Chicago’s workers through two recent major settlements; Wage Theft Ordinance and other worker protections come into effect this week
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Jul 26, 2021The City of Chicago and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 Announce Tentative Contract AgreementTentative deal includes historic accountability reforms, mental health and wellness support, and backpay
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Jul 26, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces SHOWTIME® Is Donating $500,000 For South and West Side Neighborhood Beautification and Arts ProjectsDonation to Greencorps Chicago green job training program and Chicago Public Art Group focuses on Chicago neighborhoods where the network’s critically acclaimed drama series “The Chi” is filmed
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Jul 26, 2021City of Chicago Announces Series of Budget Engagement ForumsRegional, in-person events will allow residents to provide valuable feedback on City’s budget process
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Jul 15, 2021Mayor Lightfoot And City Officials Break Ground on New Chicago Park District Campus That Will Bring Economic Vibrancy and Opportunities to Brighton Park and Other Southwest Side CommunitiesNew Facility Advances INVEST South/West Initiative for Equitable Economic Development
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Jul 14, 2021City of Chicago Releases Anticipated Waste StrategyCity of Chicago Waste Strategy prepared by nonprofit Delta Institute analyzes Chicago’s waste and materials management to expand and improve reduction, diversion, cost, and equity opportunities
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Jul 14, 2021The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Remains Committed to High-Quality Early Learning ServicesDFSS Awarded $51.78 Million For Head Start and Early Head Start Programming