Mayor's Press Releases
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Sep 22, 2021Chicago Connected Launches Partnership with Coursera, Offering Free Certifications, Workforce Development, And Courses for To Up To 1,000 FamiliesFamilies participating in Chicago Connected can now access 5,000+ courses and 30+ professional certificates on-demand at no cost
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Sep 20, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Releases 2022 Budget ProposalBudget includes $1.9 billion in key investments and no new taxes—an investment-based recovery strategy with a foundation set on greater opportunities for rebuilding Chicago into a safer, stronger, and more prosperous city for all of Chicago’s residents
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Sep 17, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Joins CDOT and DCASE To Announce ‘Open Boulevards’ Series as Part of Open Streets ProgramThree day-long events are planned in neighborhoods along the Historic Boulevards starting with Logan & Kedzie activation on Sunday, September 19th
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Sep 15, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Elkay Donation Of 101 ezH2O® Bottle Filling StationsThe units will be placed in select City sites and non-profit organizations on Chicago’s South and West sides.
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Sep 15, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Names Pedro Martinez as The New Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public SchoolsMartinez’s appointment marks first every Latino to hold the position permanently
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Sep 14, 2021Online Vaping Retailers Agree to Pay $600,000 In Fines and Change Business Practices in Settlements Reached with The City of ChicagoEnhanced Age Verification, Social Media Restrictions and a Ban on Underage Models Used for Advertising Among Changes Agreed to by Defendants
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Sep 10, 2021Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Department of Transportation, and Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon at Reconstructed Irving Park Road BridgeNew under bridge trail completes the 312 RiverRun, a new recreational amenity that links three parks along the North Branch of Chicago River
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Sep 9, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces $9 Million Fund for Thousands of High-Need Chicago Public Schools Students and Their FamiliesEligible students and families will receive one-time $500 microgrant in the form of a check to assist with educational and living expenses