Mayor's Press Releases
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Mar 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Orders the Immediate Closure of The City's Lakefront, Adjacent Parks, 606 and Riverwalk to the PublicDespite Stay at Home order, an excessive number of people gathering along the lakefront and in neighborhoods necessitates further action to bend the curve of COVID-19
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Mar 25, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Reminds Residents of Critical Importance of Staying at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19Chicagoans reminded of key guidance to practice social distancing, and take precautions outdoors; Enforcement actions will be taken as needed to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and to keep residents safe
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Mar 25, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Encourage Residents to Be Cautious of Consumer Fraud Amid Covid-19 OutbreakAs reports of fraud and scams increase, City to offer tips to keep residents safe from bad actors taking advantage of public health crisis
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Mar 24, 2020City of Chicago Provides Financial Relief for Transportation During State’s Stay at Home OrderTransportation options remain available throughout Chicago to support travel for first responders, healthcare workers, essential businesses, employees and activities
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Mar 23, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Large Scale Efforts to Develop A System Caring for All of The City’s Residents During Covid-19City reaches agreements with hotel operators to house patients for quarantine and isolation; announces additional measures to protect vulnerable populations and stem the spread of coronavirus disease
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Mar 22, 2020Mayor Lightfoot will join AARP Illinois at Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior Population on Health Concerns and Guidelines Related to COVID-19Chicago announces additional supports and services in place for seniors in Chicago
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Mar 21, 2020City of Chicago Partners with Local Organizations to Ensure All Residents Have Access to Food and Basic Services During COVID-19In light of food supply concerns, dozens of City partners stepping up to provide aid for seniors, youth, and other vulnerable populations
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Mar 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker To Announce State Order to Stay at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19New State Mandate Calls on Residents to Remain Home Unless Travel is Essential; Goal is to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 and Protect Health and Safety of Residents
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Mar 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces City Hall Will Not Be Open to General Public in Responses to Covid-19Building will remain open to essential service staff and aldermen