Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 4, 2022POP! Plazas Planned for Nine Chicago NeighborhoodsProjects to be supported by more than $4 million in Chicago Recovery Plan funding
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Aug 3, 2022The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Recipient of $18.5 Million Good Jobs Challenge Grant from U.S. Economic Development AdministrationChicago’s proposal, Good Jobs Chicago, was selected as one of 32 awardees, out of 509 total applications
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Aug 1, 2022Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Awards $6.5M in DCASE Grants to Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with the #YearofChicagoDance
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Jul 26, 2022City Of Chicago Sues Debt Resolution Firms for Exploiting Consumers with Fake Promises to Settle Their DebtDefendant’s Deceitful and Unlawful Conduct Harmed Chicagoans Struggling with Financial Hardship
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Jul 26, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Announce New Disability Employment CenterThe new Career Center will assist people with disabilities to access job opportunities and training
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Jul 25, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Three Options for Proposed Renovations to Soldier FieldProposed renovations include a range of options to revitalize an iconic – but underutilized Chicago asset
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Jul 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Process to Fill 43rd Ward VacancyProcess seeks to identify passionate public servant to serve as Alderman
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Approves South Shore Condo Co-Op Preservation Fund PilotNew program will provide financial assistance to condo/co-op owner-occupants with repairs and assist Homeowner Associations in securing loans for needed maintenance
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Passes Ordinance Promoting Water Access, Affordability, And Data Reporting TransparencyEnhanced laws prevent the future privatization of Chicago’s water system, prohibits shut-offs for non-payment, and implements transparency reporting requirements for annual information on water affordability measures
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Jul 20, 2022City Council Passes the Connected Communities Ordinance to Grow Economy, Make Streets Safer, and Promote AffordabilityBold plan will create jobs, support local businesses, and foster healthy, vibrant neighborhoods by creating predictable standards for equitable development near transit
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Jul 20, 2022Fuel Surcharge for Chicago Licensed Taxicabs Introduced to City CouncilThe proposed fuel surcharge for taxicab drivers will support the taxicab industry financially during this time of dramatically increased fuel prices
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Jul 20, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Amended Gender Identity Option Ordinance in City DocumentationOrdinance will help facilitate more equitable workspaces, protect employees from discrimination, and allow the City to provide better, more equitable resources to residents.
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Jul 20, 2022Personal Delivery Device (PDD) Pilot Program Introduced to City CouncilThe pilot program would evaluate the operations of remote devices designed to deliver food, to customers
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Jul 20, 2022
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Jul 20, 2022
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Jul 18, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces 79 New Finalists for Community Development Grant FundingThe new round of grants will support $97.8 million in neighborhood investments
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Jul 15, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Members to the Chicago Board of EducationMichael Scott Jr., Sulema Medrano Novak and Paige Ponder join the Board of Education with decades of experience over the course of their careers
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Jul 14, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Unveils Community-Driven Plan for Citywide Equity, ResiliencyDraft ‘We Will’ framework would be Chicago’s first citywide plan in more than 50 years
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Jul 13, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Chicago Riverwalk Community Marketplace to ReopenChicago’s popular recreation and restaurant destination opens for residents and visitors.
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Jul 11, 2022Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Distributes First Set of $500 Monthly Cash Payments to Over 3,500 HouseholdsThe Pilot is a commitment from Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Family and Support Services to end poverty and put residents at the center of the City’s economic recovery
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Jul 7, 2022Mayor Lightfoot, City Departments, And Amazon Announce the 2022 Summer Kickback Series with Added Saturday Night EventsThe City is investing nearly $1 million to provide Chicago’s youth safe and engaging weekly events throughout 15 communities across the south and west sides
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Jul 7, 20222023 Budget Planning Kicks Off With Public Engagement ForumsChicago residents and community leaders encouraged to provide feedback during the City’s annual budget process
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Jul 7, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Releases “Where Worlds Connect” Report Findings from the Museum Campus Working GroupThe plan presents recommendations for campus activations through arts and culture, transportation, education, youth services, and more
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Jul 7, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Will Travel to London and Paris to Highlight Chicago’s Thriving EconomySecond international trip to tout Chicago’s fintech ecosystem and diverse economy and to promote the city as a world-class destination for visitors and businesses
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Jul 6, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and CDOT Cut Ribbon on Motor Row StreetscapeRecently installed streetscape addresses safety concerns and encourages economic development
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Jun 30, 2022
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Jun 28, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Michelle Mills Clement as New Board Member of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA)Mills Clement brings a wealth of expertise and leadership experience in the real estate and diversity, equity, and inclusion fields to the MPEA board
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Jun 23, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and First Lady Eshleman Announce Series of Events to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Passage of Title IXThe City of Chicago will recognize groundbreaking individuals who have created significant opportunities for women and girls through the first-ever Title IX Hero Awards
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Jun 23, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces a New, Coordinated Approach to TechnologyCity launches IT modernization initiative and leadership changes
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Jun 23, 2022City of Chicago Launches Data Dashboard to Support Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement ProgramDashboard to offer metrics on outcomes associated with 911 alternate response calls
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Jun 22, 2022
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Jun 22, 2022City of Chicago Announces Update to Heating and Cooling OrdinanceOrdinance updated to address the challenges and safety concerns of extreme weather events
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Jun 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Connected Communities OrdinanceBold plan will create jobs, support local businesses, and foster healthy, vibrant neighborhoods by creating predictable standards for equitable development, especially near transit
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Jun 22, 2022Mayor Lightfoot and Department of Buildings Introduce 2022 Energy Transformation Code, Putting Chicago at Forefront of Global Efforts to Address Climate ChangeChicago will be among first major U.S. cities and first in Illinois to adopt and exceed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
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Jun 22, 2022
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Jun 21, 2022
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Jun 21, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Elena Gottreich to Serve as Deputy Mayor of Public SafetyExperienced attorney and leader to advance Mayor Lightfoot’s public safety goals
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Jun 21, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Skyler Larrimore to Serve as Chief Of PolicyExperienced advisor and organizer to lead City’s policy development and implementation
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Jun 20, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Names Monique Scott New 24th Ward AldermanAppointment Comes at Conclusion of Selection Process Led by Community Members
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Jun 16, 2022
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Jun 16, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Announces Willette Benford to Serve as City of Chicago’s Director of Re-EntryBenford to shepherd newly created initiative to serve formerly incarcerated individuals
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Jun 16, 2022Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021Film production revenue surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2019 — signaling a strong recovery and positive economic impact for communities