Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 21, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Equitable Transition to a One System InitiativeChanges to New Arrivals shelter system will merge services with the State of Illinois in 2025 for unified shelter system as current process for sheltering asylum seekers ends Dec. 31, 2024.
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces “Chicago Fall Fest” from October 18 - November 3, Featuring Hundreds of City-supported Events for Youth and All ResidentsThis celebration of fall, including parades and teen-planned community pop-up events, will support fall celebrations of all kinds and be accessible via ChicagoFallFest.org.
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Major Investments in Chicago's 28th Ward During 'A Day In The Ward' EventNearly $385 million has been invested in 28th Ward infrastructure, including additional green investments and neighborhood improvement projects.
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Oct 18, 2024One Summer Chicago Employs Nearly 28,000 Youth in Summer 2024This summer’s youth engagement marks a 39 percent increase in youth employment since Mayor Brandon Johnson took office.
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Oct 15, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Leads Successful International Economic Mission, Secures Key Investments & Strengthens Ties with LondonDiscussions focused on collaboration across sectors where Chicago excels, including food innovation, clean energy, business services, and the economic impact of international sports and tourism.
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Oct 11, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and London Tech Startup Announce Chicago as U.S. Headquarters, Bringing Well-being Benefits to Businesses NationwidePirkx, a leading London-based scale-up tech company focused on providing affordable and accessible well-being benefits, has selected Chicago as its U.S. headquarters.
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Oct 8, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Of Chicago Announce $1.5 Billion Refinancing Plan to achieve $110 Million in Debt SavingsRefinancing of General Obligation and STSC Bonds to Lower Interest Rates and Support Long-Term Fiscal Responsibility