CDPH COVID-19 Press Room
COVID-19 Press room
2023 Press Releases
- June 30, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 6/30/2023
- June 23, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 6/23/2023
- June 16, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 6/16/2023
- June 8, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 6/8/2023
- June 2, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 6/2/2023
- May 26, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 5/26/2023
- May 19, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- May 11, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- May 3, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- April 7, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- April 12, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- April 20, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- April 26, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- March 2, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- March 8, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- March 22, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- March 29, 2023: Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief
- January 30, 2023: City of Chicago Announces Expansion of Alternative 911 Response Program
- January 27, 2023: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Drop to Low COVID-19 Community Level
- January 20, 2023: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain at Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- January 13, 2023: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain at Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- January 6, 2023: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain at Medium COVID-19 Community Level
2022 Press Releases
- December 30, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain in Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- December 23, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain in Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- December 16, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain in Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- December 15, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health Marks Two-Year Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccinations in the City, Urges Better Booster Uptake
- December 9, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain in Medium COVID-19 Community Level
- December 2, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Remain in Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- November 28, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago at Medium COVID-19 Community Level based on CDC Metrics
- November 18, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago shift to Low COVID-19 Community Level just below Medium Threshold based on CDC Metrics
- November 11, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County and Chicago Move to Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- November 4, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- October 28, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- October 21, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- October 14, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- October 12, 2022: New, Updated Fall 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Will Be Available for 5-to-11-year-olds Following Federal Approval
- October 7, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- September 30, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains in Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- September 23, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Drop to Low COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- September 16, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Still at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- September 14, 2022: The Chicago Department of Public Health Launches Annual Campaign Focused on Flu, as well as Updated COVID-19 Vaccinations
- September 9, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Still at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- September 6, 2022: City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health Are Rolling Out Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Following Federal Approval
- September 2, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Still at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- August 26, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Still at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- August 19, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Still at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- August 12, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Moves from High to Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- August 05, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains at High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- July 29, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains at High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- July 27, 2022: City of Chicago Awards $24 Million to the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to Aid in Mobilizing and Sustaining a Chicago Community Health Response Corps Team
- July 27, 2022: CDPH MPV Update: Cases Surpass 300, Testing Encouraged as City Continues to Prioritize Those at Highest Risk
- July 22, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Remains at High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- July 15, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Back to High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- July 12, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update
- July 8, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Back at Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- July 1, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Back to High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- June 24, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County Back to High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- June 22, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update
- June 18, 2022: Federal Health Officials Authorize Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children as Young as 6 Months of Age
- June 16, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Chicago and Cook County Drop to Medium COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
- June 14, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update
- June 13, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health Continues to Investigate Monkeypox Infections and Asks the Public to Take Precautions this Summer
- June 10, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Chicago and Cook County Remain at High COVID-19 Community Level
- June 7, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Level Remains High
- June 3, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Chicago and Cook County Remain at High COVID Community Level
- May 26, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update - Chicago and Cook County Move to High COVID Community Level
- May 24, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Level is currently Medium—could go to High later this week, CDPH encourages everyone to receive boosters when eligible: including first boosters for children 5-11, second booster for adults 50+
- May 20, 2022: CDPH COVID-19 Update: Chicago and Cook County Hold at Medium COVID Community Level
- May 20, 2022: CDC Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters for 5-to-11-year-olds
- May 19, 2022: City and State Partner on New Program to Offer Immediate Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder
- May 17, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Level is Currently Medium, CDPH encourages everyone to receive boosters when eligible and order your 3rd round of federally issued at-home COVID tests
- May 10, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Level is Currently Medium, CDPH strongly recommends masking indoors
- May 3, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Level is Currently Low but Expected to Rise to Medium Soon—in which case CDPH will strongly recommend masking indoors
- April 26, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Risk Level Remains Low and COVID-19 Treatments are More Widely Available
- April 19, 2022: CDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update - Chicago’s COVID-19 Risk Level in Hospitalizations and Death Rates Continues to Remain Low
- April 12, 2022: Chicago’s COVID-19 Risk Level Remains Low Due to Continued Decline in Severe Cases
- April 20, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health to Launch Instagram Live Series Focusing on Health Disparities in Chicago’s Black Communities
- March 30, 2022: COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly but City Remains at Low Risk and in Good Control of the Virus One Month After Lifting Vax, Mask Requirements
- March 25, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health releases updated Travel Advisory with almost 9 percent of the U.S. at Medium to High level for COVID spread
- March 22, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health Removes Seven States From its Travel Advisory, Announces Adjustment to Advisory to Align with the CDC
- March 15, 2022: Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Mark Two Years Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Took Hold By Recommitting to Vaccination Effort, and Health and Racial Equity For All Chicagoans
- January 11, 2022: NFL Alumni Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination in Chicago
- January 11, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health Extends Family Vaccination Clinics at City Colleges
- January 10, 2022: U.S. District Court, SHIELD Illinois, and Chicago Department of Public Health to Host SHIELD Community Testing Site at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
- January 6, 2022: Chicago Public Library and Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Narcan Distribution at Libraries
- January 6, 2022: Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters for 12-to-15-year-olds
2022 Press Conferences
- December 22, 2022: Mayor Lightfoot joins Dr. Arwady and other City and community leaders for an update about COVID-19 and guidance for the holiday season (Presentation)
- December 15, 2022: The Chicago Department of Public Health and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago are marking the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccines administered in Chicago
- March 22, 2022: Dr. Arwady and Dr. Luna will discuss the latest COVID-19 data in Chicago, and provide an update on Chicago’s Travel Advisory. CEO Martinez will discuss COVID-19 case and vaccine data in CPS. (Presentation)
- March 15, 2022: Mayor Lightfoot joins Commissioner Allison Arwady M.D., Dr. Geraldine Luna and other community leaders to provide an update on COVID-19 (Presentation)
- February 22, 2022: Mayor Lightfoot joins Dr. Allison Arwady and Dr. Geraldine Luna for a COVID-19 update. (Presentation)
- February 15, 2022: Dr. Arwady and Dr. Luna discuss the latest COVID-19 case and vaccination data in Chicago and provide updates on Chicago's Travel Advisory and ongoing mitigation efforts. (Presentation)
- February 1, 2022: Dr. Arwady, Dr. Luna and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 cases, data, and update on how CPS is addressing new quarantine and isolation requirements. (Presentation)
- January 25, 2022: Dr. Arwady, Dr. Luna and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 cases and data, talk about the decline of COVID cases in Chicago, and update how CPS is addressing COVID. (Presentation)
- January 19, 2022: Dr. Arwady, Dr. Luna and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 cases and data, including how CPS is addressing the COVID surge. (Presentation)
- January 11, 2022: Drs. Arwady and Luna will give a COVID-19 data update and announce the extension of family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago. (Presentation)
- January 04, 2022: Drs. Arwady and Luna, and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on the continued rise of COVID-19 cases, data and the safety of CPS students. (Presentation)
2021 Press Releases
- December 22, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health Partners with City Colleges on Expanded Vaccine Ambassador Training
- December 21, 2021: City of Chicago Announces Vaccine Requirements for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Other Indoor Public Places
- December 20, 2021: CDPH and the Discovery Partners Institute Announce Citywide System to Monitor COVID-19 in Wastewater
- December 15, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health Marks One Year of COVID-19 Vaccinations, With Progress Made and More Work to be Done
- December 15, 2021: COVID-19 Booster Doses for 16 and 17-year-olds Available at All CDPH Clinics and Through Protect Chicago At Home
- December 8, 2021: CDPH Responds to Syphilis Outbreak in Roseland Community
- December 7, 2021: Illinois and Chicago Departments of Public Health Confirm State’s First Case of the Omicron COVID-19 Variant
- November 22, 2021: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and CDPH Announce City Will Reach Goal of Getting 77% of Chicagoans Vaccinated this Week, But Work Continues
- November 19, 2021: CDPH Statement on COVID-19 Booster Shots
- November 18, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update: 76.3 % of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- November 12, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update: 75.6 % of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- November 9, 2021: City of Chicago Encourages Chicagoans to Get Vaccinated and “Protect their Health on the 12th” CPS schools closed, supports offered for students and families
- November 4, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot, Faith Communities Citywide to Join in Prayer for a COVID-Safe Holiday Season
- November 4, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update: 75.3 % of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- November 3, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages 5 to 11 Begin This Week With Final Approval From Federal Health Officials: CDPH to host family vaccination clinics at City Colleges starting November 13
- October 29, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health Redoubling Efforts to Get Seniors their COVID-19 Vaccines
- October 28, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update: 74.7% of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- October 26, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health and Chicago Public Schools Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Youth Ages 5-to-11, Pending Federal Authorization
- October 22, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health to Begin Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses on Monday
- October 21, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 update: 74.3% of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- October 14, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update: 73.7% of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- October 6, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect 77 Update: 73.6% of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- October 1, 2021: CDPH Provides Protect 77 Update: 72.9% of Chicagoans 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- September 27, 2021: CDPH Statement on COVID-19 Booster Shots
- September 24, 2021: City Launching "Face Forward" Project to Promote Vaccination and Celebrate Teens Who Choose to Get Vaccinated
- September 23, 2021: Announcement of Protect Chicago 77 Initiative to Get Entire City Engaged in COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
- September 22, 2021: The Chicago Department of Public Health Launches Annual Flu Campaign
- August 26, 2021: Statement from the Chicago Department of Public Health on COVID-19 and the local healthcare system
- August 25, 2021: City of Chicago Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for City Employees
- August 18, 2021: CDPH Statement on COVID-19 Booster Shots
- August 17, 2021: City Engages Visual Artists to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines
- August 17, 2021: CDPH Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate with Continued Increase in New COVID-19 Cases in Chicago
- August 11, 2021: Protect Chicago Music Series Announces ¡Súbelo! Concert on September 4th
- August 9, 2021: Chicago Reaches COVID-19 Vaccination Milestones
- June 23, 2021: CDPH Announces Changes at City-Run Vaccination Sites
- June 22, 2021: All Chicago Residents Now Eligible for In-home COVID-19 Vaccination and $50 Gift Card from Grubhub
- June 11, 2021: The City of Chicago Announces Second Protect Chicago Music Series Concert Featuring SaveMoney and 1,200 Single-day Lollapalooza Passes for Vaccinated Chicagoans
- June 4, 2021: The Chicago Department of Public Health expands door-to-door canvassing in continued push to increase vaccination rates in hard-hit communities
- June 1, 2021: No states on Chicago Department of Public Health’s Emergency Travel Order list for first time since it launched in July of 2020
- May 25, 2021: CDPH Expands Community Efforts with Hyper-local Vaccine Events as Chicagoans Encouraged to Get Vaccinated Through the Holiday Weekend
- May 18, 2021: Statement from CDPH on Updated Mask Guidance
- May 17, 2021: Local Sports Stars “Join the Team” to Encourage Vaccination
- May 13, 2021: CDPH, CPS and CTU Partner to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines to Students
- May 11, 2021: City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health launch free Vaccine Ambassador course to allow Chicagoans to become trusted vaccine ambassadors in their communities
- May 11, 2021: Youth Age 12 to 15 Can Be Vaccinated at City Vaccine Sites Offering Pfizer Starting Thursday
- May 5, 2021: City of Chicago Launches Special Concert Series for Fully Vaccinated Chicagoans
- April 29, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Launch of “Open Chicago”
- April 27, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot And CDPH Announce Nearly $10 Million Request For Proposals To Establish Healthy Chicago Equity Zones
- April 23, 2021: Statement from CDPH on the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following Updated CDC Guidance
- April 22, 2021: CDPH Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility at City-Run Sites to Those 16 and 17 Years Old
- April 18, 2021: All Chicago Adults Age 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines Starting April 19
- April 16, 2021: City of Chicago to Open New Vaccination Site at The Loretto Hospital
- April 16, 2021: Vaccine Operations Update During Johnson & Johnson Pause
- April 13, 2021: CDPH Pausing Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations
- April 13, 2021: A Statement from Chicago Department of Public Health
- April 12, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot and Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer Join Forces with The City of Chicago’s Faith Community for Covid-19 Vaccinations
- March 13, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Open United Center Vaccine Registration to Additional Communities on the West and South Sides.
- March 7, 2021: Following Additional FEMA Guidance, Eligibility for Appointments at United Center Vaccine Site Adjusted to Better Ensure Equitable Access for Those Most Impacted by COVID-19
- March 5, 2021: Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health confirm first Illinois case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant, which was first detected in Brazilian travelers
- March 3, 2021: City of Chicago Announces Comprehensive Vaccination Outreach Campaign Targeting Seniors
- March 2, 2021: United Center Vaccination Appointments Open Thursday for Illinois Seniors
- March 2, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations for Chicago Businesses
- February 25, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health selects Prism Health Lab to operate COVID vaccine sites
- February 23, 2021: CDPH and DFSS Join Shelter and Community Health Leaders to share updates on vaccination for residents experiencing homelessness
- February 19, 2021 Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Significant Improvement in Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution
- February 16, 2021: City of Chicago Vaccine and Testing Operations Update
- February 16, 2021: City of Chicago Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed Tuesday, February 16, Due to Inclement Weather
- February 11, 2021: A Joint Statement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
- February 10, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Roadmap for Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations
- February 6, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot and Lurie Children’s Hospital Host the City’s First Protect Chicago Plus Vaccination Event in Belmont Cragin
- February 2, 2021: City of Chicago Partners with Zocdoc to Streamline Chicagoans’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
- January 15, 2021: Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health confirm first Illinois case of the COVID-19 variant first seen in the United Kingdom
- January 14, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announce opening of new mass vaccination sites for healthcare workers at City Colleges of Chicago
- January 11, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health modifies Emergency Travel Order to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Chicago
2021 Press Conferences
- December 30, 2021: Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady Provide Health Guidance on Return to School on January 3 (begins @ 0:59)) Presentation PDF
- December 29, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady Joins Mayor Lightfoot for the City of Chicago New Year's Eve Safety Press Conference (Dr. Arwady @ 7:53) Presentation PDF
- December 15, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady and Dr. Geraldine Luna commemorate the 1 year anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
- November 30, 2021: CPS CEO Martinez joins Dr. Arwady and Dr. Luna to provide an update on holiday COVID-19 safety and the latest developments with the Omicron variant (starts at 2:02). (Presentation)
- November 16, 2021: Dr. Arwady, CPS CEO Martinez, local physicians provide an update on COVID-19 vaccinations in communities of color in Chicago. (Presentation)
- November 9, 2021: Representatives from City agencies encourage everyone to “protect their health on the 12th” and get vaccinated (starts at minute 1:21). (Presentation).
- October 26, 2021 : CDPH Commissioner Arwady, Dr. Luna and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 case data and vaccinations in the city and in Chicago Public Schools (starts at minute 5:00). (Presentation).
- October 15, 2021 : Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Arwady and other City and community leaders to announce ‘Protect Chicago 77 Pay It Forward'.
- October 13, 2021 : Dr. Arwady and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations in Chicago; testing and contact tracing in Chicago Public Schools. (Presentation)
- October 5, 2021 : Dr. Arwady, Dr. Luna, and CPS CEO Martinez provide an update on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations in Chicago; testing and contact tracing in Chicago Public Schools.
- September 30, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins new CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to provide a COVID-19 vaccine update (Presentation)
- September 23, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady and other City and community leaders to announce a new citywide vaccine campaign.
- August 31, 2021: Dr. Arwady and Dr. Luna provide updates on COVID-19 case data and vaccinations, the COVID-19 Travel Advisory and announce launch of a new mental health website (Presentation)
- August 17, 2021: Dr. Arwady, Dr. Luna, and Acting Commissioner Meyer provide an update on COVID-19 case data, vaccinations, and the City's response to average daily case rates, now over 400. (Presentation)
- August 12, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID case data and vaccinations. (Presentation)
- August 3, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19 data and the Emergency Travel Advisory (Presentation)
- August 1, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Arwady to provide an update on Chicago’s COVID-19 response (Presentation)
- July 27, 2021: CDPH officials discuss expansion of the City's in-home vaccination program and provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine response (Presentation)
- July 20, 2021: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19 data and the Emergency Travel Advisory (Presentation)
- May 25, 2021: Officials from the Chicago Department of Public Health discuss vaccination efforts as a continuation of the Protect Chicago Plus initiative. (Presentation)
- May 18, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19 data, vaccine distribution, CDC mask guidance, and the Emergency Travel Order (Presentation).
- May 11, 2021: Chicago Department of Public Health and City Colleges of Chicago announce the launch of a Vaccine Education Ambassador program. (Presentation)
- April 27, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19 data, vaccine distribution and establishing Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (Presentation).
- April 20, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady and Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott for a tour of CSU’s mass vaccination site
- April 13, 2021: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Arwady and other City leaders provide an update on COVID-19 (Presentation)
- April 10, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer and other City leaders to kick off the City’s COVID-19 vaccine faith initiative
- April 6, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot holds a media availability following Vice President Harris' visit about our equity focused #ProtectChicago vaccination plan.
- April 6, 2021: The Racial Equity Rapid Response Team (RERRT) celebrates their one-year anniversary and reflects on their progress.
- March 31, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CFD Commissioner Richard C. Ford II and other City leaders for the ribbon cutting of the new firehouse for Engine Company 115.
March 29, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins the Chicago Federation of Labor, CDPH and other City leaders to launch a vaccination site for union essential workers. - March 24, 2021: UPDATE FROM CITY HALL: Mayor Lightfoot hosts a media availability.
- March 23, 2021: Dr. Arwady provides an update on Chicago's COVID-19 vaccination distribution and the Travel Order. (Presentation)
- March 17, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady to provide an update on Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccination response.
- March 9, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor J.B. Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and other officials to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts at the United Center mass vaccination site.
- March 2, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Arwady and other City leaders to provide an update on Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. (Presentation)
- February 23, 2021: CDPH and DFSS Join Shelter and Community Health Leaders to share updates on vaccination for residents experiencing homelessness
- February 19, 2021: Equity update on Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution
- February 10, 2021: COVID-19 Reopening Update
(Presentation - 2/10/2021) - February 2, 2021: City of Chicago Partners with Zocdoc to Streamline Chicagoans’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
(Presentation - 2/2/2021)
- January 26, 2021 Mayor Lightfoot receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
- January 25, 2021 Chicago Public Schools parent and nurse, explain why she's opted her first grader into in-person learning
- January 24, 2021 Chicago's progress in the fight against COVID-19
- January 23, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot informs entrepreneurs about the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
- January 22, 2021: Chicago Public School students' will return to in-person learning
- January 21, 2021: Vaccination will help to restore normalcy
- January 21, 2021: Dr. Arwady receives her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
- January 19, 2021: Investing in our neighborhoods
- January 18, 2021: Economic justice was central to Dr. King's message
- January 17, 2021: The Vaccine is safe and effective
- January 16, 2021: Dr. Arwady discuss Vaccination order
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January 14, 2021: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Arwady to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccinations in Chicago.
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January 11, 2021: Travel Order and Vaccine Distribution Update
(Presentation - 01/11/2021)
2020 Press Releases
- December 1, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Decline in New HIV Diagnoses and Increased Funding Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- December 3, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and City Officials Encourage Residents to Take Precautions During Winter Weather Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- December 4, 2020: City of Chicago Launches New Data Analytics Tool in Fight Against COVID-19
- December 9, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plans to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine with Focus on Safety and Equity
- November 5, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces $10 Million Chicago Hospitality Grant Program as Part of Emergency Relief Package for Restaurants, Bars and Their Employees
- November 10, 2020: Chicago Department of Public Health modifies Emergency Travel Order to better protect Chicago residents amid a surge in COVID-19 cases
- November 12, 2020: City of Chicago Launches “Protect Chicago” Strategy to Mitigate Further Spread Of COVID-19
- November 18, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Enhanced Community-Based Testing Plan in Response to Surge in COVID-19 Cases
- November 24, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot to Introduce Ordinance Expanding Regulatory Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- October 1, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plan to Safely Celebrate Halloween
- October 5, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Budget Address to Be Held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
- October 8, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Two Wins for Chicago’s Restaurant Industry: DoorDash’s $500k Support for Winterization and The Winners of The Winter Dining Challenge with BMO Harris Bank and Illinois Restaurant Association
- October 15, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Additional ’Halloweek’ Activities to Celebrate Safely Amidst COVID-19
- October 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Commissioner Dr. Arwady Sound the Alarm on Second Wave of COVID-19
- October 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Releases 2021 Budget Proposal
- October 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, CDPH, and BACP Reinstate Targeted COVID-19 Restrictions in Response to Rapid Rise in Cases and Hospitalizations
- October 30, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Public Safety and Public Health Officials to Announce Preparedness and Safety Plans Ahead of Election Day
- September 3, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Housing Join Community Investment Corporation (CIC) To Announce A $330 Million Commitment for Affordable Housing in Chicago
- September 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces CDOT and CTA Launching Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes Program
- September 28, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Easing of Phase Four Guidelines for Chicago Businesses
- September 28, 2020: The Chicago Department of Public Health Launches its Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign
- August 6, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce $500,000 RFP For Regional Business Centers
- August 7, 2020: City Of Chicago Launches ‘Your Home Is Someone’s Workplace’ – A Campaign To Support All Care Workers
- August 10, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) for Ribbon Cutting on New South Side Facility
- August 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce New and Reimagined Jazz and World Music Events
- August 20, 2020: Chicago Department of Public Health Announces Request for Proposals to Expand Access to Trauma-Informed Mental Health Services in Communities of High Need
- August 24, 2020: City of Chicago Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Snapchat Lens Encouraging Residents to Wear Masks
- August 25, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins BMO Harris Bank and Illinois Restaurant Association to Launch Winter Design Challenge to Reimagine Winter Outdoor Dining
- August 31, 2020: City of Chicago Projects $1.2 Billion Gap In 2021 Fiscal Year Budget
- July 2, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, City Departments and Street Outreach Partners Announce New Efforts to Ensure Safe and Healthy Fourth of July Weekend
- July 2, 2020: Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Issues Emergency Travel Order Directing Travelers from States Seeing a Surge in COVID-19 Cases to Quarantine Upon Arrival in Chicago
- July 9, 2020: Recovery Task Force Releases Advisory Report to Guide City’s Planning Efforts to Recover from COVID-19
- July 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, CDPH and BACP Reinstate Targeted COVID-19 Restrictions to Help Combat Recent Rise in Community Cases
- July 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago’s Sports Teams Launch “We Are All One Home Team” Campaign to Encourage Young Residents to Wear Masks and Follow Public Health Guidelines
- July 27, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Departments of Housing (DOH) and Family & Support Services (DFSS) Announce $33 Million In Housing Assistance
- July 31, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces $6.2 Million Awarded To Together Now Grant Fund Recipients
- July 31, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, BACP and CDOT Announce Expansion of Outdoor Dining Program That Has Supported More Than 250 Restaurants and Bars to Date
- June 2, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Reaffirm Chicago to Begin Cautious Reopening on June 3, 2020
- June 2, 2020: City of Chicago Restores Access to Central Business District to Prepare for Cautious Reopening
- June 5, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Extension of Temporary Fines and Fees Suspension as Chicago Moves to Phase Three of Reopening Framework
- June 6, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Reopening Guidelines for Places of Worship
- June 9, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeking Appropriation Authority for CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19
- June 10, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, The Resurrection Project, The Open Society Foundations Announce Up To $5 Million “Chicago Resiliency Fund”
- June 11, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Latest Measures to Support Outdoor Dining in Phase Three
- June 12, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Framework for Riverwalk to Reopen
- June 12, 2020: City of Chicago Unveils Virtual Memorial to Celebrate Lives of Those Who Have Passed from COVID-19
- June 12, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Call to Action to Ensure Caregivers Have Access to Essential Baby Items
- June 12, 2020: Chicago Department of Public Health Provides Update on Phase Three Progress and New Metrics Looking Toward Phase Four
- June 15, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Dates for Bars and Lakefront to Reopen
- June 16, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Eligibility Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run Sites
- June 17, 2020: City Council Approves Latest Measures to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- June 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot announces Timeline for Indoor Dining, Bar and Brewery Service
- June 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce New Program to Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Chicago’s Taxicab Industry
- June 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Applications Now Open For More Than $15 Million Together Now Grant Fund
- June 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Chicago Ready to Move to Phase Four on Friday, June 26
- June 23, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces COVID-19 Mobile Testing Pilot Program
- June 24, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Expansion of Citywide Outdoor Dining Program
- June 26, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Announce New Initiatives for Summer Youth Programming
- June 30, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce $56m Grant to Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Partners to Bolster Contact Tracing Efforts for COVID-19 Cases in Chicago
- May 1, 2020: Statement from Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility
- May 2, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Thanks the Lavin Family Foundation for Donating $2.3 Million To Support Locally-Owned Restaurants and Charities
- May 6: 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Union Partnerships and Additional Scope for Racial Equity Rapid Response Team in Response to Surge in Latinx Cases
- May 7, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Introduce Latest Measures to Provide Relief to Businesses During the Covid-19 Outbreak
- May 7, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Partnerships with Chicago Hotels to House Nursing Home Workers on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 8, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Framework for Reopening Chicago Amid COVID-19
- May 8, 2020: What People are Saying about the City of Chicago's "Protecting Chicago" Reopening Framework
- May 9, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Local Businesses Selected to Provide One Million Reusable Cloth Masks for Chicago Residents
- May 11, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Citywide COVID-19 Testing Expansion
- May 12, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Fire Commissioner Ford Graduate 88 Firefighter EMTs
- May 12, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce New Rules to Increase Transparency of Third-Party Food Delivery Companies for Consumers
- May 13, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the City of Chicago Announce COVID-19 Latinx Townhall
- May 14, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce $5,000 Grants Awarded to Nearly 1,000 Microbusinesses Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
- May 18, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Joins Core Co-Founders to Provide Update on City's COVID-19 Testing Centers
- May 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Expanded Mental Health Supports Amid COVID-19 Response
- May 22, 2020: The City of Chicago and iHeartMedia Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI Partner for Memorial Day Stay at Home Weekend
- May 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce City on Track to Begin Reopening in Early June
- May 23, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, First Lady Eshleman, The Mayor’s Youth Commission and A Better Chicago Host Memorial Day Weekend Youth Summit and Virtual Concert
- May 26, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce $56M RFP to Bolster Contact Tracing Efforts for COVID-19 Cases in Chicago
- May 26, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Local Industry Working Groups Release Industry Guidelines for Phase Three Reopening in Chicago
- May 27, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces First-Ever Citywide Virtual Graduation for Chicago’s High School Seniors to Take Place on June 14
- May 28, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Chicago Ready to Begin Reopening Cautiously on Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- May 29, 2020: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Plan to Open Chicago’s Streets to Support Businesses and Help Residents in Response to COVID-19
- April 30, 2020: What People Are Saying About Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge
- April 29, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge to Aid in Fight Against COVID-19
- April 28, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce $5 Million Grant Program to Support Up To 1,000 Microbusinesses in Targeted Neighborhoods Impacted by Covid-19 Outbreak
- April 28, 2020: City of Chicago Announces Partnership with Airbnb to Provide Accommodations to Victims Fleeing Violence
- April 27, 2020: Statement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on Judge McHaney’s Ruling Against the State’s Stay At Home Order
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April 23, 2020: Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May to Continue Progress
- April 23, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Covid-19 Recovery Taskforce Comprised of Industry Experts, Community Leaders and Regional Partners
- April 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Emergency Relief Ordinance to Stabilize Affordable Housing During COVID-19 Pandemic
- April 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Ordinance Protecting Workers Amid COVID-19
- April 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces $7.5 Million Awarded to More Than 10 Community-Based Street Outreach and Victim Services Organizations in Communities at Highest Risk of Violence
- April 21, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and OEMC Announce Launch of the “Chicago Together! Make A Mask, Give A Mask, Wear A Mask” Citywide Donation Drive
- April 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and the Racial Equity Rapid Response Team Announce Latest Efforts to Address Racial and Health Disparities Among Minority Communities
- April 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Protective Measures to Ensure Health and Safety of Essential City Workers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
- April 17, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce First 124 Loans Approved for Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Through New Resiliency Fund
- April 16, 2020: City of Chicago Defers Tax Payment Due Dates to June 1 For Business Community
- April 15, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce New Data Showing Chicago Is Starting to Flatten the Curve of COVID-19
- April 13, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins City Officials and Community Organizations to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Amid COVID-19
- April 10, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Labor, Medical and Federal Partners to Mark Progress on McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility
- April 9, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Thanks Companies, Organizations and Volunteers for Helping in the Fight Against COVID-19
- April 9, 2020: City of Chicago Partners with Lyft and Uber to Address an Increase in Victims Needing to Flee Violence
- April 9, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces CTA To Provide Rear Door Boarding, New System to Reduce Crowding on All Buses
- April 8, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, CPD And BACP Announce Public Health Order Prohibiting Citywide Liquor Sales After 9 P.M.
- April 7, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Signs Executive Order to Protect Immigrant and Refugee Communities During COVID-19
- April 6, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Release New Demographic Data Release to COVID-19 Revealing Significant Racial Health Inequities
- April 6, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Teams Up with Chicago’s Professional Sports Teams to Present The “We Are Not Playing” Campaign to Combat COVID-19
- April 6, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Thanks McDonald’s Corporation for Donation of 750,000 N95 Face Masks for Frontline Workers
- April 3, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Governer Pritzker and Health Officials Announce Completed First Phase of McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility Delivering 500 Hospital Beds
- April 3, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department Thank Donors Who Have Supported Officers on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Outbreak
- April 1, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker to Announce Arts for Illinois Relief Fund to Support Artists, Artisans and Cultural Organizations Impacted by COVID-19
- April 1, 2020: The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Announces Rent Deferment for Public Housing Residents
- March 31, 2020: City of Chicago Launches Applications for Small Business Resiliency Fund as Part of Unprecedented Effort to Support Local Entrepreneurs Impacted by Covid-19 Outbreak
- March 31, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Partnership with Hotel Essex to House First Responders Working on the Front Lines of COVID-19
- March 31, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Commissioner Ford Graduate 34 New Paramedics as Part of Efforts to Fight COVID-19
- March 30, 2020: Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Announce Plans For 3,000-Bed Alternate Care Setting at McCormick Place to Treat COVID-19 Patients
- March 28, 2020: Public Health Officials Announce the First Death of an Infant with Coronavirus Disease
- March 27, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, The Department of Housing and Family Independence Initiative (FII) Launch Covid-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program
- March 27, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Department of Family and Support Services and AARP For A Telephone Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior Population
- March 26, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Orders the Immediate Closure of The City's Lakefront, Adjacent Parks, 606 and Riverwalk to the Public
- March 25, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Reminds Residents of Critical Importance of Staying at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19
- March 25, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Encourage Residents to Be Cautious of Consumer Fraud Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
- March 24, 2020: City of Chicago Provides Financial Relief for Transportation During State’s Stay at Home Order
- March 23, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Large Scale Efforts to Develop A System Caring for All of The City’s Residents During Covid-19
- March 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot will join AARP Illinois at Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior Population on Health Concerns and Guidelines Related to COVID-19
- March 22, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Initiative with Sittercity, Calls for Volunteers to Provide Childcare to First Responders and Healthcare Workers on The Front Lines of Covid-19
- March 21, 2020: City of Chicago Partners with Local Organizations to Ensure All Residents Have Access to Food and Basic Services During COVID-19
- March 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker To Announce State Order to Stay at Home to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19
- March 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces City Hall Will Not Be Open to General Public in Responses to Covid-19
- March 19, 2020: Citadel Mobilizes to Address Food Insecurity in Chicago Amid the Ongoing Covid-19 Outbreak With $2.5 Million In Support
- March 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces $100 Million Relief Package for Chicago’s Small Businesses Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
- March 19, 2020: City of Chicago Orders Sick Residents to Remain Home to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19
- March 18, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Temporary Suspension of Debt Collection, Ticketing and Towing Practices to Provide Relief in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
- March 17, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Temporary Workforce Policies as City Begins to Reduce Non-Essential Services
- March 17, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot Postpones March City Council Meeting Due to Latest Health Guidance on COVID-19
- March 17, 2020: Public Health Officials Announce First Illinois Coronavirus Disease Death
- March 16, 2020: City of Chicago Issues Guidance and Supports for Covid-19 Restrictions on Restaurant Dining and Taverns
- March 16, 2020: City Launches Daily ‘THE DOC IS IN: ASK DR. ARWADY LIVE Q&A’ with Chicago Health Commissioner to Answer Questions about Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- March 14, 2020: Grubhub and Major Cities Across the U.S. Launch Economic Relief Effort up to $100 Million Dollars for Independent Restaurants and Delivery Partners Impacted by COVID-19
- March 13, 2020: City of Chicago Prepares for Closure of all K-12 Schools, as Mandated by the State of Illinois
- March 12, 2020: State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread
- March 11, 2020: City of Chicago postpones St. Patrick's Day Weekend Parades as Part of Precautionary Measures Taken to Protect Health and Safety amid Coronavirus Concerns
- March 10, 2020: Public Health Officials Announce First Coronavirus Disease Cases Outside Chicago and Cook County
- March 9, 2020: Public Health Officials Report Four Additional COVID-19 Cases in Illinois
- March 8, 2020: Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 and Provide Updates on Ongoing Investigation and Response
- March 6, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker, Public Health and Chicago Public Schools Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- February 28, 2020: Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Join Illinois and Chicago Officials to Announce Enhanced Preventive Action and Guidance to Limit Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- February 13, 2020: Public Health Officials Report Local Progress in Containing Novel Coronavirus
- February 11, 2020: Illinois First State to Test for Novel Coronavirus
- January 24, 2020: City of Chicago Announces First Local Patient with Travel-Related Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (English, Chinese)
- January 21, 2020: Federal Authorities have added O'Hare International Airport to a Coronavirus Screening Program for Travelers from Wuhan, China
2020 Press Conferences
- March 31, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot announce the Stay at Home Order will be extended until at least April 30
- March 30, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor Pritzker and health experts to provide updates on #COVID19
- March 28, 2020: SUPPORTING FAMILIES: Mayor Lightfoot joins Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson and City Colleges Chancellor Juan Salgado to announce new remote learning plans for Chicago Students
- March 26, 2020: STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES: Mayor Lightfoot joins city officials and mayors of surrounding communities to announce further actions to prevent the spread of COVID19
- March 25, 2020: STAY AT HOME: Mayor Lightfoot, CDPH Dr. Arwady, Chicago Park District CEO Kelly and Interim Superintendent Beck address compliance to the statewide stay at home' order
- March 23, 2020: SUPPORTS & PREPAREDNESS: Mayor Lightfoot joins the Dept. of Housing and the Dept. of Family and Support Services to announce new supports for homeless populations as well as the city's healthcare system during #COVID19
- March 21, 2020: IN THIS TOGETHER: Mayor Lightfoot joins local organizations for citywide effort to make sure all residents in Chicago have access to food and services
- March 20, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor Pritzker to provide an important announcement on the coordinated response to #COVID19
- March 19, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot delivers address on Chicago's response to COVID-19
- March 17, 2020: City and State health officials prive updates on coronavirus
- March 15, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot, Dr. Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Comm. Escarino of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Gov. Pritzker and state officials provide updates on coronavirus
- March 15, 2020: SITUATION AT O'HARE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Chicago Department of Aviation Comm. Rhee at O'Hare to address the operational impact created by federal procedures for #COVID19
- March 14, 2020: Chicago and state officials provide updates on coronavirus
- March 13, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot and CPS CEO Dr. Jackson will join officials from the Dept. of Chicago Public Health, the Dept. of Family & Support Services, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Public Library to provide an update on COVID-19
- March 12, 2020: Updates from Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker, Cook Co. President Preckwinkle and public health officials on COVID-19
- March 11, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor Pritzker, the Chicago Dept. of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management to provide an update on coronavirus
- March 10, 2020: Governor Pritzker and City officials to provide updates on coronavirus
- March 9, 2020: Governor Pritzker and city officials to make announcement in response to coronavirus
- March 8, 2020: A new case of novel coronavirus in Chicago, the 7th in the state, and updates on the ongoing investigation at Vaughn School
- March 4, 2020: Dr. Arwady of the Chicago Department of Health provides updates about the ongoing response to COVID-19
- April 23, 2020: Mayor Lightfoot announces the City's new Economic Recovery Task Force
- April 22, 2020: PRESS CORPS MEETING: Remarks from Mayor Lightfoot following City Council meeting
- April 20, 2020: RACIAL EQUITY RAPID RESPONSE TEAM: Mayor Lightfoot provides an update on the latest efforts to mitigate the racialized outcomes present in the Coronavirus crisis
- April 16, 2020: WORKING TO OVERCOME HUNGER: Mayor Lightfoot joins @Cubs owners Tom and Laura Ricketts for a visit to a new @LakeviewPantry satellite site at Wrigley Field
- April 15, 2020: FLATTENING THE CURVE: We are making progress in flattening the curve in Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot and Dr. Arwady share important data update
- April 13, 2020: SUPPORTING THE HOMELESS: Mayor Lightfoot announces new supports for individuals experiencing homelessness during the #COVID19 outbreak
- April 11, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Police Superintendent Beck to announce the death of a second CPD member
- April 10, 2020: MCCORMICK PLACE CARE FACILITY: Mayor Lightfoot joins Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, to see progress made on construction of the new McCormick Place alternate care facility
- April 8, 2020: ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Lightfoot joins Superintendent Beck and BACP Commissioner Escareno to announce new efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Chicago's communities
- April 7, 2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER: Mayor Lightfoot signs an executive order to protect Chicago’s immigrants and refugees. #COVID19
- April 6, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady to discuss new data regarding the spread of #COVID19
- April 6, 2020: WE ARE NOT PLAYING: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago’s professional sports teams join together to launch the We Are Not Playing initiative, to combat the spread of #COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives
- April 3, 2020: NEW MCCORMICK PLACE FACILITY: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor Pritzker for an update on the McCormick Place alternate care facility
- April 3, 2020: TOUR THE McCORMICK CARE FACILITY: Mayor Lightfoot and Governor Pritzker are touring the newly converted McCormick Place alternate care facility. #COVID19
- April 2, 2020: CHICAGO GOOD WORKS: Mayor Lightfoot thanks the more than 100 individuals, schools, churches, restaurants and non-profit organizations that have stepped up to support Chicago’s police officers on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak #COVID19. #ChicagoGoodWorks
- April 2, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Interim Superintendent Beck to make an important announcement
- April 1, 2020: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins city officials to provide an update on #COVID19
- May 6, 2020: Racial Equity Rapid Response Team
- May 8, 2020: Reopening Framework
- May 11, 2020: New COVID-19 Testing Sites: Mayor Lightfoot to announce additional community #COVID19 testing sites
- May 18, 2020: Expanding Testing
- May 21, 2020: Windy City Wellness
- May 22: 2020: Reopening Framework Press Conference
- May 26, 2020: Contact Tracing Efforts (Presentation - 5/26/2020)
- May 28, 2020: Reopening Plan (Presentation - 05/28/2020)
- June 2, 2020: Mayor & Commissioner Update
- June 9, 2020: Cares Act
- June 12, 2020: Re-Opening Framework Update
- June 22, 2020: Protecting Chicago: Reopening Phase Four
- July 15, 2021: Be Safe Chicago
- July 21, 2020: Mayor's Press Corp Meeting
- July 21, 2020: We Are All One Home Team
- July 22, 2020: We Are All One Home Team
- August 25, 2020: COVID-19 Update
- August 18, 2020: COVID Data Update: CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady (Presentation - 09/18/2020)
- September 1, 2020: COVID-19 Update
- September 14, 2020: Stepping Up The Fight Against Coronavirus
- September 15, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update
(Presentation - 09/15/2020) - September 22, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update
(Presentation - 09/22/2020) - September 28, 2020: Reopening Update
(Presentation - 09/28/2020)
- October 13, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update (Presentation - 10/13/2020)
- October 15, 2020: Prevencion de Covid Para Comunidad LatinX
- October 19, 2020: COVID 19 Update (Presentation - 10/19/2020)
- October 22, 2020: Breaking: Mayor Lightfoot and City officials to issue and update on the #COVID19 repopening framework (Presentation - 10/22/2020)
- October 27, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update(Presentation - 10/27/2020)
- November 5, 2020: COVID-19 Update: Gradually Reopen Phase IV Update(Presentation 11/5/2020)
- November 9, 2020: Live From the Library: Dr. Allison Arwady
- November 10, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update (Presentation - 11/10/2020)
- November 12, 2020: Breaking: Rising COVID-19 Case numbers (Presentation - 11/12/2020)
- November 17, 2020: Emergency Travel Order Update (Presentation - 11/17/2020)
- November 18, 2020: COVID-19 Testing Efforts (Presentation - 11/18/2020)
- November 25, 2020: COVID-19 Update (Presentation - 11/25/2020)
- December 1, 2020: Emergency Travel Order and COVID-19 vaccine update(Presentation - 12/1/2020)
- December 9, 2020: Vaccine Update
(Presentation - 12/9/2020) - December 15, 2020: First COVID-19 Vaccinations in Chicago
- December 28, 2020: Vaccine Update
- December 29, 2020: CDPH Dr. Arwady gets Vaccinated & PODs Announcement
