Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 12, 2020City of Chicago Unveils Virtual Memorial to Celebrate Lives of Those Who Have Passed from Covid-19Residents can submit stories to the online memorial, “Chicago Remembers” to honor their loved ones’ legacy
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Jun 12, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Framework for Riverwalk to ReopenChicago reinstates popular recreation and restaurant destination for residents and visitors this summer
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Latest Measures to Support Outdoor Dining in Phase ThreeOrdinance introduced today will remove regulatory burdens and reduce fees for outdoor dining; Builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to support businesses during phase three
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chief Sustainability Officer to Join AdministrationExperienced community planner and environmental justice expert to lead City’s sustainability and climate policy
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Citadel Announce Full Lineup For ‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago.’Virtual graduation features Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes, commencement address by Oprah Winfrey, and celebrity appearances including award-winning hip-hop artist Common; special to air Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. CDT on television and radio stations across Chicago and stream online
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Jun 10, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, The Resurrection Project, The Open Society Foundations Announce Up To $5 Million “Chicago Resiliency Fund”Fund will provide financial support to more than 300,000 Chicagoans left behind by the federal government in COVID-19 relief
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Jun 9, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeking Appropriation Authority for CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic
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Jun 6, 2020City of Chicago Announces Reopening Guidelines for Places of WorshipNew guidelines allow for limited in-person religious gatherings as well as requirements for social distancing; Seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions strongly encouraged to continue practicing remotely
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Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Additional Resources to Protect Neighborhoods And New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Peaceful Protests this WeekendAdditional resources deployed to neighborhoods to support commercial and retail corridors; Grant Park and Union Park to open for planned demonstrations this weekend