City makes additional progress toward achieving its 2025 environmental commitments with purchase nearly 100,000 Renewable Energy Credits

Reforms to elevate transparency, accountability, and equity in how TIF spending decisions are made and will ensure TIF delivers intended benefits as economic development tool for areas of need

Expanded advisory councils to help improve representation of diverse populations in city policymaking

City continues free tax prep services and helps residents take advantage of EITC eligibility

Wanda James, the nation’s first African American licensed to own a dispensary, to serve as keynote speaker

Over 800,000 rides taken in four-month scooter pilot in 2019, City looks to further test the mobility options in a second pilot later in 2020

New partnership expands INVEST South/West program; expected to make $20 million available for investment in the city’s West and South sides

City issues call to action to support Puerto Rico island impacted by recent earthquakes

Enhanced NOF program to help businesses and entrepreneurs access larger sums with up to 100 percent funding to support growth

Arts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music

New Director will play a crucial role in protecting Chicago’s workers by overseeing the enforcement of Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave and Fair Workweek laws

Overseen by the Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, the funds will expand community-based street outreach and integrate trauma-informed victim services in communities at the highest risk of violence

New facility increases airport safety, marks progress on transformative O’Hare 21 project

New graduating class includes 110 new Firefighter EMTs and 30 new Fire Paramedics

New citywide resource fair hosted in partnership with cannabis businesses, industry experts, social equity leaders, government agencies and legal aid organizations from across Chicago and statewide

New director will play a key role in connecting residents from across the city to training and opportunities for good-paying careers of the future

City of Chicago and Ladder Up Encourage Residents to Volunteer Time During Tax Season so More Chicagoans Can Secure Financial Relief from the EITC and Other Programs for Low-Income Families

Inaugural day of legalized recreational cannabis is the result of extensive coordination by the City and its partners to ensure new industry is implemented in a safe, equitable and responsible manner for all communities

Riverwalk concessions revenue increased by $2 million in 2019

From solving historic budget challenges to spearheading record improvements in public safety, the Lightfoot administration has focused on building safer and stronger communities to improve quality of life for residents across the city

Letter of Consent follows several actions taken by the Mayor’s administration to protect Chicago’s residents

City Sticker Amnesty and Debt Relief Initiatives to bring relief for nearly 12,000 motorists who have submitted nearly 30,000 City Sticker tickets

New local laws and regulations seeking to ensure safety amid cannabis legalization, address congestion, support working families and bring greater fiscal stability to the City

New Office Tower will boast over 1.4million square feet of office space and a 1.5-acre park

Community Engagement Effort Delivers on Mayor Lightfoot's Commitment to Inclusive Neighborhood Development

Community Engagement Effort Delivers on Mayor Lightfoot's Commitment to Inclusive Neighborhood Development

City to establish citywide trauma response strategy, increase crisis response training for first responders and create first-of-its-kind Victim Services Coordinator

197 graduating officers and 125 newly-promoted Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Commanders, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians and Police Technicians

Mayor’s Office and CPL commit to rolling out Sunday hours at all 81 branches by the end of 2020

The 13th annual dining extravaganza will feature over 400 Chicagoland eateries

New commissioner brings over 20 years of experience in transportation and urban planning to lead CDOT

City partners with Forefront to distribute grants for community-based outreach to ensure a full, accurate count for Chicago in the 2020 Census

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

Community meetings to focus on new City regulations, safe and responsible use, and enforcement reforms ahead of cannabis legalization on Jan. 1, 2020; building on zoning town halls held earlier this year

Four Family-Friendly Events to Set Priorities for 10 Targeted Neighborhoods

Health and safety tips designed to ensure safe and responsible consumption, and provide information on the potential health impacts for youth

Chicago Tech Day celebrates industry growth while fostering continued collaboration within the diverse tech and innovation ecosystem