Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Applications Now Open For More Than $15 Million Together Now Grant FundCity-backed fund provides grants to Chicago’s small businesses as they work to recover from continued COVID-19 impacts and damage sustained during nationwide protests and unrest
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Jun 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Timeline for Indoor Dining, Bar and Brewery ServiceRestaurants, bars and breweries will be able to serve patrons indoors with limited capacity and safety restrictions starting Friday, June 26
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Jun 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce New Program to Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Chicago’s Taxicab IndustryNew program will offer over $800,000 in subsidies to purchase PPE for taxicab drivers and vehicles; supports safe and accessible trips for paratransit riders that rely on taxicabs
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Jun 18, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces $4.75 Million Donation from Philanthropist Ken Griffin to Repair Chicago’s Iconic Lakefront TrailCity announces expansion of reopening of public spaces over coming days
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Jun 16, 2020City of Chicago Announces Eligibility Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run SitesNew eligibility will allow more Chicagoans to be tested in response to nationwide protests and the City’s continued reopening
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Jun 15, 2020City of Chicago Announces Dates for Bars and Lakefront to ReopenBars and breweries to open outside only service on Wednesday, June 17; Lakefront to open for “moving” only on Monday, June 22