Mayor's Press Releases
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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.
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May 13, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Expansion of Vaccine Exemption When Chicago Enters Bridge Phase on May 14Businesses can choose to exempt fully vaccinated individuals from capacity limits across all industries as Chicago takes next step in reopening plan
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May 12, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Michael Fassnacht Will Serve as the President and CEO Of World Business ChicagoFassnacht has served as interim President and CEO of World Business Chicago since January of this year.