CSLP Program creates Largest Lighting Management System in the Nation; Higher Quality Streetlights Reduce City’s Carbon Footprint and are Projected to Save $100 Million in Electricity Costs in First 10 Years

The advisory group will make recommendations for strategic investments and reimagine Chicago’s lakefront collection of iconic cultural venues and open space

City will immediately enact a First in the Nation Equity in Social Services Contracting Policy to ensure diverse providers can participate in the recovery of Chicago communities

Report shows that benchmarked properties have decreased carbon dioxide emissions by 25% since 2016.

$38.4 million complex would create 700 jobs, provide community innovation space

Sports performance center and training fields proposed for vacant land in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood on the Near West Side; community meetings begin in March

2022 ‘Readiness Summit’ will prepare local organizations to receive incoming, once-in-a-lifetime federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and other economic recovery funds

New rail bypass improves service reliability for CTA customers by increasing CTA’s capacity to add service and significantly reducing delays and overcrowding; RPM work continues with 100-year-old track reconstruction north of Belmont station

Chicago commits to inclusively design and implement innovative building policies, with support from federal agencies, labor unions, philanthropy, and non-governmental organizations

Chicago Recovery Plan initiative will help revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors

Seven out of five hundred submissions were selected and will receive up to $1.5M each for infrastructure improvements

Small business and nonprofit community receive much needed financial relief and community-based business support organizations offer assistance engaging and activating commercial corridors

Adam Gross will lead the City’s first-ever Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

The outdoor fireworks will take place with additional health and safety measures and the show can be viewed live on WGN-TV

Initial round of submissions accepted through January 31, 2022

Informed decision made after closely monitoring COVID-19 public health data, including recent surge and Omicron variant spread

City offers access to over 280 programs and events from MyCHIMyFuture.org, including 25 community events from the Winter Kickback Series

Chicago is One of the First 50 Cities to Achieve What Works Cities Certification.

Twenty-four new developments will create or preserve over 2,400 affordable rental units across the City

Leaders will discuss ways to work together on behalf of Chicago residents

Meetings will include discussions on Chicago’s pandemic and equitable recovery, the City’s infrastructure priorities and areas of collaboration with the Administration

Collaborative City services are in effect each year to ensure the safety of Chicago residents and visitors

The Awards Luncheon Will Recognize City Employees Who Went Above and Beyond During COVID-19 Pandemic

Details on the Review Selection Committee and selection process also announced

Mayor’s Signature Revitalization Initiative for 10 South and West Side Communities Has Generated $1.4 Billion in Investment Commitments to Date

City of Chicago also releases report from Returning Residents Working Group: A Roadmap for a Second Chance City

The mayor encourages Chicagoans to “Protect your health on the 12th" and Get Vaccinated

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades City of Chicago’s Rating Outlook to Stable from Negative Indicating Improvements to Finances

$46 million out of the $188 million in environmental justice and climate action budget will go to planting and maintaining 75,000 trees over 5 years

Selected proposal will be granted Chicago’s sole casino owner’s license