New efforts include deployment of additional 1,200 police officers, multi-department service blitzes across communities and new enforcement actions to prevent spread of COVID-19

Pilot program will focus on creating public art and community-specific cultural programs in four INVEST South/West neighborhoods

Half of 32 finalists located along key commercial corridors in Mayor Lightfoot’s signature INVEST South/West initiative

Agencies to engage organizations in communities of high economic hardship to create 600 new contact tracing jobs

Funding to support two key anchor developments in key INVEST S/W corridors, comes after CARES Act Funding appropriation confirmation

Walmart doubles down on commitment to Chicago with a $35-50 million investment to reopen all stores throughout city with additional community benefits

One Summer Chicago to Include Chicago Youth Service Corps to Focus on Citywide COVID-19 Response

City wins a host of reforms in police supervisors contracts that allows for anonymous complaints to be investigated, ends the requirement of destroying disciplinary records, prevents names of complainants from being disclosed to officers until they are interviewed and more

Public, Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Develop $50 Million Program to Provide Free, High-Speed Internet for Four Years

Five new outdoor dining corridors to open this weekend in City’s latest effort to help local businesses

City launches pilot to expand COVID-19 testing with neighborhood- and first responder-focused mobile testing sites

Chicago to move to phase four of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework

City-backed fund provides grants to Chicago’s small businesses as they work to recover from continued COVID-19 impacts and damage sustained during nationwide protests and unrest

Restaurants, bars and breweries will be able to serve patrons indoors with limited capacity and safety restrictions starting Friday, June 26

New program will offer over $800,000 in subsidies to purchase PPE for taxicab drivers and vehicles; supports safe and accessible trips for paratransit riders that rely on taxicabs

City announces expansion of reopening of public spaces over coming days

New eligibility will allow more Chicagoans to be tested in response to nationwide protests and the City’s continued reopening

Bars and breweries to open outside only service on Wednesday, June 17; Lakefront to open for “moving” only on Monday, June 22

Comprised 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

Residents can submit stories to the online memorial, “Chicago Remembers” to honor their loved ones’ legacy

Chicago reinstates popular recreation and restaurant destination for residents and visitors this summer

Ordinance 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

Experienced community planner and environmental justice expert to lead City’s sustainability and climate policy

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

Fund will provide financial support to more than 300,000 Chicagoans left behind by the federal government in COVID-19 relief

City seeks to direct federal funding to support neighborhood programs in communities disproportionately impacted by global pandemic

New guidelines allow for limited in-person religious gatherings as well as requirements for social distancing; Seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions strongly encouraged to continue practicing remotely

Additional resources deployed to neighborhoods to support commercial and retail corridors; Grant Park and Union Park to open for planned demonstrations this weekend

City provides opportunity for residents to prepare and come into compliance over one-month period

$10 million City-backed fund receives $1 million donation from Jewel-Osco

Announcement follows several days of closures to address public safety incidents and property damage

Chicago to move to phase three when curfew lifts at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3

City 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

Census participation is vital for bringing essential federal funding to Chicago

Chicago to move to phase three of “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework

Created 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

More than 130,000 Chicagoans will head back to places of work in phase three

At least 600 Chicagoans to be hired as contact tracers directly from communities of high economic hardship

Chicago joins ten other cities and counties in inaugural fine and fee reform cohort

The Rise and Recover virtual summit brought together over 200 youth to discuss reopening and post COVID-19 recovery efforts followed by the We Gon’ Be Alright Virtual Concert

Industry-specific guidelines to be released the week of May 25