Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 13, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Cisco Selects Chicago as New Midwest Regional HubCisco moving existing Rosemont operations into city’s iconic Old Main Post Office
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Aug 11, 2021City of Chicago Projects $733 Million Gap in 2022 Fiscal Year BudgetWhile COVID-19 response and recovery continue to be a primary focus for the City, the financial impact on Chicago’s economy has been significant
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Aug 6, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Deadline Extension for RFP Submissions for Future Chicago CasinoThe two-month extension comes after several potential bidders sought additional time to evaluate the Chicago casino opportunity
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Aug 6, 2021Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Joins Alderman Jason Ervin, Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative Members, And Local Residents to Cut Ribbon at West Garfield Park Community Roller RinkNewly finished roller rink represents first step in Mayor Lightfoot’s Neighborhood Activation Initiative in West Garfield Park
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Aug 5, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces the City’s First-Ever Community Safety Coordination CenterThe new multi-agency Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) has been activated to coordinate both government and nonprofit resources to holistically reduce and prevent violence in Chicago’s communities
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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