Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces “Chicago Fall Fest” from October 18 - November 3, Featuring Hundreds of City-supported Events for Youth and All ResidentsThis celebration of fall, including parades and teen-planned community pop-up events, will support fall celebrations of all kinds and be accessible via ChicagoFallFest.org.
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Oct 18, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Major Investments in Chicago's 28th Ward During 'A Day In The Ward' EventNearly $385 million has been invested in 28th Ward infrastructure, including additional green investments and neighborhood improvement projects.
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Oct 18, 2024One Summer Chicago Employs Nearly 28,000 Youth in Summer 2024This summer’s youth engagement marks a 39 percent increase in youth employment since Mayor Brandon Johnson took office.
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Oct 15, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Leads Successful International Economic Mission, Secures Key Investments & Strengthens Ties with LondonDiscussions focused on collaboration across sectors where Chicago excels, including food innovation, clean energy, business services, and the economic impact of international sports and tourism.
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Oct 11, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and London Tech Startup Announce Chicago as U.S. Headquarters, Bringing Well-being Benefits to Businesses NationwidePirkx, a leading London-based scale-up tech company focused on providing affordable and accessible well-being benefits, has selected Chicago as its U.S. headquarters.
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Oct 8, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Of Chicago Announce $1.5 Billion Refinancing Plan to achieve $110 Million in Debt SavingsRefinancing of General Obligation and STSC Bonds to Lower Interest Rates and Support Long-Term Fiscal Responsibility