Mayor's Press Releases
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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
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Jun 12, 2020City of Chicago Unveils Virtual Memorial to Celebrate Lives of Those Who Have Passed from Covid-19Residents can submit stories to the online memorial, “Chicago Remembers” to honor their loved ones’ legacy
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Jun 12, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Framework for Riverwalk to ReopenChicago reinstates popular recreation and restaurant destination for residents and visitors this summer
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Latest Measures to Support Outdoor Dining in Phase ThreeOrdinance introduced today will remove regulatory burdens and reduce fees for outdoor dining; Builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to support businesses during phase three
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Chief Sustainability Officer to Join AdministrationExperienced community planner and environmental justice expert to lead City’s sustainability and climate policy
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Jun 11, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and Citadel Announce Full Lineup For ‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago.’Virtual graduation features Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes, commencement address by Oprah Winfrey, and celebrity appearances including award-winning hip-hop artist Common; special to air Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. CDT on television and radio stations across Chicago and stream online
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Jun 10, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, The Resurrection Project, The Open Society Foundations Announce Up To $5 Million “Chicago Resiliency Fund”Fund will provide financial support to more than 300,000 Chicagoans left behind by the federal government in COVID-19 relief
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Jun 9, 2020Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeking Appropriation Authority for CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic