Mayor's Press Releases
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Mar 25, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Encourage Residents to Be Cautious of Consumer Fraud Amid Covid-19 OutbreakAs reports of fraud and scams increase, City to offer tips to keep residents safe from bad actors taking advantage of public health crisis
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Mar 24, 2020City of Chicago Provides Financial Relief for Transportation During State’s Stay at Home OrderTransportation options remain available throughout Chicago to support travel for first responders, healthcare workers, essential businesses, employees and activities
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Mar 23, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Large Scale Efforts to Develop A System Caring for All of The City’s Residents During Covid-19City reaches agreements with hotel operators to house patients for quarantine and isolation; announces additional measures to protect vulnerable populations and stem the spread of coronavirus disease
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Mar 22, 2020Mayor Lightfoot will join AARP Illinois at Town Hall to Address Chicago’s Senior Population on Health Concerns and Guidelines Related to COVID-19Chicago announces additional supports and services in place for seniors in Chicago
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Mar 21, 2020City of Chicago Partners with Local Organizations to Ensure All Residents Have Access to Food and Basic Services During COVID-19In light of food supply concerns, dozens of City partners stepping up to provide aid for seniors, youth, and other vulnerable populations
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Mar 20, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Governor Pritzker To Announce State Order to Stay at Home to Prevent Further Spread of Covid-19New State Mandate Calls on Residents to Remain Home Unless Travel is Essential; Goal is to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 and Protect Health and Safety of Residents
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Mar 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces City Hall Will Not Be Open to General Public in Responses to Covid-19Building will remain open to essential service staff and aldermen
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Mar 19, 2020Citadel Mobilizes to Address Food Insecurity in Chicago Amid the Ongoing Covid-19 Outbreak With $2.5 Million In SupportSustains Over 500 Chicago Public Schools Temporary Food Distribution Sites; Supports Chicago’s Citywide Emergency Food Distribution Plan
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Mar 19, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces $100 Million Relief Package for Chicago’s Small Businesses Amid Covid-19 OutbreakThrough partnership with Catalyst Fund and private sponsors, City to provide much-needed cash flow relief and extend tax payments for small businesses owners and entrepreneurs