Mayor's Press Releases
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May 26, 2021The City of Chicago and The University of Chicago’s Crime Lab Launch the City’s First-Ever Violence Reduction DashboardThis new data visualization tool and data access provides Chicago residents and community organizations with unprecedented access to close to real-time violence data
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May 26, 2021Mayor Announces the Return of Lakefront Beaches for the Season Under Open Chicago Initiative2021 beach season kicks off May 28 and runs through Labor Day, rapid testing in all Chicago beaches and advisories available online
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May 26, 2021Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chi Biz Strong Initiative to Jumpstart Recovery for Chicago’s Businesses, Workers and ConsumersBold plan will deliver the financial relief and regulatory reform Chicago’s businesses and workers need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
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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.