Mayor's Press Releases
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May 24, 2021Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Announces Introduction of Proposal for Civilian Oversight of the Chicago Police DepartmentMayor introduces new form of civilian led oversight of Chicago’s Police
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May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Housing Announce $79.8 Million in Housing Rental AssistanceThe Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide up to 15 months of rental assistance for renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.
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May 20, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chicago Works Community Challenge for Second AnniversaryThe $10M community investment will award up to $1.5M in each of the City’s 7 planning regions for public infrastructure projects such as playground improvements in parks and schools, co-working space or meeting room upgrades in libraries, and community gardens on vacant lots.
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May 19, 2021Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chairman Scott Waguespack, and Chairman Christopher Taliaferro Announce the Establishment of a Public Database for Closed Police Disciplinary InvestigationsProposed ordinance will create a public repository of closed investigations into allegations of police misconduct
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May 19, 2021
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May 18, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces 15 Community Organizations Selected to Participate in Chicago Alfresco, a CDOT & Choose Chicago PartnershipChicago Alfresco builds on Expanded Outdoor Dining with an added opportunity for community organizations to design creative outdoor areas that support neighborhood businesses, arts and culture
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May 17, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Youth Opportunities “Rediscover Summer”Rediscover Summer will provide Chicago youth with thousands of programming and employment opportunities throughout the summer from the City and its partners
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May 17, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Elite Transit Solutions Expands Presence with New Office in Fulton Market NeighborhoodThe fast-growing 3PL company will open a significant Commercial Operations Center this summer.