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Office of the Mayor

Press Room

Welcome to the Mayor's Office Press Room. Here you will find the latest Press Releases, Speeches, and Proposed Mayoral Ordinances released from the Mayor's Office. 

Make sure to click on the links to "View All" to navigate to list pages displaying all Press Releases, Speeches, and Ordinances.

 

Current Press Releases

Jul 31, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot, BACP and CDOT Announce Expansion of Outdoor Dining Program That Has Supported More Than 250 Restaurants and Bars to Date
Jul 31, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot Announces Matthew W. Beaudet as Commissioner of the Department Of Buildings
Jul 31, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot Announces $6.2 Million Awarded To Together Now Grant Fund Recipients
Jul 29, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot Launches “Boards of Change” Civic Engagement Initiative to Encourage 2020 U.S. Census Participation
Jul 27, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot, Departments of Housing (DOH) and Family & Support Services (DFSS) Announce $33 Million In Housing Assistance
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