Mayor's Press Releases
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Sep 9, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Uber CEO to Announce Major Expansion Bringing Company's New Freight Headquarters to ChicagoTech company headquarters commits to growth in Chicago with second-largest office bringing 2,000 new jobs to the city
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Sep 5, 2019CPS Class of 2019 Earns Record-High $1.47 Billion in Scholarship Offers with More Students Earning College Credits Than Ever BeforeHighest-Ever Percentage of Graduates Earned Early College and Career Credentials; Class of 2019 Sets Record by Earning $1.47 Billion in Scholarship Offers
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Sep 4, 2019Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Join NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for Huddle for 100 in Douglas ParkThe NFL celebrates its 100th season and rich history in Chicago by teaming up with the community, students, and players for cleanup in Douglas Park
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Aug 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Addresses Residents with The State of The City and Details Surrounding $838 Million Budget Gap In 2020Mayor Lightfoot outlines budget challenge and city’s efforts to begin addressing long-term finances through structural reform during live speech
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Aug 29, 2019Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Police Department Launch Citywide GunStat InitiativeNationally-recognized model tracks gun offenders to identify trends, strengths and weaknesses within criminal justice system
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Aug 28, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Joins Transition Team and Community to Review First Hundred Days, Look Ahead to Key Priorities for CityWith initial achievements on public safety, education, good governance and more, administration remains focused on continued reforms and investments that will grow all of Chicago’s communities.
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Aug 26, 2019Chicago Public Schools Raises Offer to Teachers with $351 Million Salary Increase Over the Next Five YearsCPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term
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Aug 23, 2019Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Milestone in the Fight Against E-Cigarette Retailers Selling to MinorsThe City reaches new settlements with 16 e-cigarette retailers, generating over $500,000