Three separate initiatives have been designed to offer capital access, improve payment speed, and increase transparency around the utilization of diverse vendors doing business with the City

Winning proposals announced at the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin, one of the development sites for the City’s INVEST South/West initiative

Chicago ballparks to welcome the return of fans of up to 20% capacity on Opening Day

New customer care center in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood will bring nearly 1,000 full-time jobs to the community

New policy will expand and build upon ongoing reform efforts by ensuring transparency, accountability and respect for human dignity in search warrant execution

Expansion of operating hours and increased capacity to come into effect immediately; City urges diligence to ensure continued progress in the plan for a safe and cautious reopening

Half of vaccine administered in the most recent week went to Black or Latinx Chicagoans

Chicagoans are invited to join a first-of-its kind conversation about monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques currently being reviewed by independent group of artists, community members and historians.

Limited expansion of indoor dining capacity coming into effect tomorrow; path to 50% capacity established as COVID-19 metrics continue to improve

First-of-its-kind Order creates standard, straightforward process for release of materials, including video recordings, to complainants alleging police misconduct

Capital Investment from City of Chicago in South Side Neighborhoods to Follow

Alderman George Cardenas also appointed as Deputy Floor Leader

Lawsuit targets vaping business that marketed and sold flavored vaping products, including to underage Chicagoans

City implements Protect Chicago Plus as Chicago officially enters next phase of vaccine roll-out

30 Finalists Selected for $5.6 Million in New Grants

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Lead Development of New Jewel on South Side

Turn Off Your Lights and Light a Candle at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19

Program launched in April has already cut water utility bills in half for over 8,500 Chicagoans and set them on the path towards debt forgiveness

Funding includes new "Artist Response Program" providing $750,000 to artists to create art that responds to recent health, economic and humanitarian crises

New local laws and regulations will support workers and their families, increase access to affordable housing, provide relief to businesses, close an historic budget gap and help address public safety issues.

Celia Meza, the Mayor’s Counsel and Senior Ethics Advisor, will step into City’s top legal role

Administered by One Fair Wage, new program will provide $1 million in relief to restaurant owners and workers while serving community members in need

Grants awarded through the Hospitality Grant Program and the Performance Venue Relief Program will provide critical emergency support to industries greatly impacted by COVID-19

Collaborative City services will be in effect during the winter season to ensure the safety of all Chicagoans in the coming months

Details provided by 11 respondents will offer critical feedback on key issues for anticipated casino RFP

Pandemic Budget Closes Historic Budget Gap; Continues to Invest in All 77 Communities

Proposal would further defer license expirations and extend programs that support outdoor dining; cap on third-party delivery fees also passes City Council

$14 million in grants awarded to support testing and contact tracing at community health centers; new testing site to open at Midway Airport