Mayor's Press Releases
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Jun 5, 2020City of Chicago Announces Extension of Temporary Fines and Fees Suspension as Chicago Moves to Phase Three of Reopening FrameworkCity provides opportunity for residents to prepare and come into compliance over one-month period
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Jun 5, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Together Now, Chicago's Fund to Rebuild Our Neighborhoods$10 million City-backed fund receives $1 million donation from Jewel-Osco
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Jun 2, 2020City of Chicago Restores Access to Central Business District to Prepare for Cautious ReopeningAnnouncement follows several days of closures to address public safety incidents and property damage
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Jun 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Reaffirm Chicago to Begin Cautious Reopening on June 3, 2020Chicago to move to phase three when curfew lifts at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3
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May 29, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Plan to Open Chicago’s Streets to Support Businesses and Help Residents in Response to Covid-19City announces six neighborhood-focused pilot projects to provide relief to local businesses through expanded outdoor dining space; puts forth initial plans to open residential streets for recreational activities
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May 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Initiatives to Encourage Citywide Participation in the 2020 CensusCensus participation is vital for bringing essential federal funding to Chicago
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May 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Chicago Ready to Begin Reopening Cautiously on Wednesday, June 3, 2020Chicago to move to phase three of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework
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May 27, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces First-Ever Citywide Virtual Graduation for Chicago’s High School Seniors to Take Place on June 14Created in partnership with Citadel, the graduation’s commencement address to be delivered by Oprah Winfrey and ceremony to be emceed by Chicago “Hamilton” star, Miguel Cervantes; Local broadcast channels to air City’s “Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago.” live on TV and online
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May 26, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Local Industry Working Groups Release Industry Guidelines for Phase Three Reopening in ChicagoMore than 130,000 Chicagoans will head back to places of work in phase three