Mayor's Press Releases
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Apr 11, 2023Mayor Lightfoot Joins City Officials and Development Team to Break Ground on New Mixed-Income Development in EnglewoodThe amenity-rich Thrive Englewood development will feature 62 one- to three-bedroom units
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Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023City Leaders Break Ground on Bronzeville Lakefront ProjectConstruction to begin on former Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville by GRIT as a $3.8B mixed-use community through redevelopment agreements
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Mar 28, 2023City Selects Three LaSalle Street Adaptive Re-Use Proposals for Financial SupportConversion projects would invest $550 million downtown, creating nearly 320 affordable units
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Mar 27, 2023Mayor Lightfoot Announces Winner of West Side Design CompetitionSeven-story affordable housing project to rise next to Kedzie Green Line Station
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Mar 23, 2023City of Chicago Launches 2023 One Summer Chicago ApplicationYoung people 14 to 24 will return to paid in-person summer opportunities; applications close on June 2
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Mar 17, 2023City of Chicago Announces Community Growers ProgramProgram to increase availability of healthy food in communities facing food insecurity while developing essential business skills and strategies for urban growers; Applications are live for Community Growers grant and technical assistance program
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Mar 14, 2023City of Chicago and Development Team Break Ground on INVEST South/West Development in Back of the YardsUnited Yards will include new and improved retail spaces, health clinic, brew pub and affordable housing options