Mayor's Press Releases
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Jan 31, 2020Tax Prep Chicago Sites Opening Citywide This SaturdayCity continues free tax prep services and helps residents take advantage of EITC eligibility
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Jan 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Full Lineup and Schedule for City’s First-Ever Cannabis Resource FairWanda James, the nation’s first African American licensed to own a dispensary, to serve as keynote speaker
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Jan 29, 2020City Releases Evaluation of 2019 Scooter Pilot and Recommends Second Pilot in 2020Over 800,000 rides taken in four-month scooter pilot in 2019, City looks to further test the mobility options in a second pilot later in 2020
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Jan 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Fifth Third Bank to Announce New Partnership to Bring Significant Investment to Chicago's Opportunity ZonesNew partnership expands INVEST South/West program; expected to make $20 million available for investment in the city’s West and South sides
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Jan 23, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Calls on Residents and Business Community to Support Puerto Rican Relief and Aid EffortsCity issues call to action to support Puerto Rico island impacted by recent earthquakes
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Jan 21, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces $10 Million in Grants Now Available for Businesses to Apply as Part of the 2020 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund ProgramEnhanced NOF program to help businesses and entrepreneurs access larger sums with up to 100 percent funding to support growth
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Jan 20, 2020City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants ApplicationsArts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music
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Jan 16, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce Andy Fox As City’s First-Ever Director of Labor StandardsNew Director will play a crucial role in protecting Chicago’s workers by overseeing the enforcement of Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave and Fair Workweek laws
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Jan 16, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces RFPS for $7.5 Million Investments in Violence Interruption Services and Trauma-Informed Victim SupportsOverseen by the Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, the funds will expand community-based street outreach and integrate trauma-informed victim services in communities at the highest risk of violence