Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce New Program to Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Chicago’s Taxicab IndustryNew program will offer over $800,000 in subsidies to purchase PPE for taxicab drivers and vehicles; supports safe and accessible trips for paratransit riders that rely on taxicabs
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Jun 18, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces $4.75 Million Donation from Philanthropist Ken Griffin to Repair Chicago’s Iconic Lakefront TrailCity announces expansion of reopening of public spaces over coming days
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Jun 16, 2020City of Chicago Announces Eligibility Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run SitesNew eligibility will allow more Chicagoans to be tested in response to nationwide protests and the City’s continued reopening
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Jun 15, 2020City of Chicago Announces Dates for Bars and Lakefront to ReopenBars and breweries to open outside only service on Wednesday, June 17; Lakefront to open for “moving” only on Monday, June 22
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Jun 15, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Announce Community Working Group to Review Department Use of Force PoliciesComprised of 20 community members, new Working Group to build on the Department's commitment to working with community leaders, activists and police officers on ongoing reform efforts