The business roundtable featured leaders in the sustainable development, transportation, water management, and clean energy sectors with an interest in investing or expanding in Chicago.

Mayor Johnson joined Mayor Valérie Plante of Montréal, QC, Mayor Bruno Marchand of Québec City, QC, and Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, WI, in signing the historic pledge to transform the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin into a thriving blue-green economic corridor.

From landmark $1.25 billion investment and reduction in violent crime, to hundreds of millions of dollars in support for Chicago’s unhoused and plans to spur housing and commercial development, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office keeps promises to invest in people

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transformative initiatives and strategic investments promote equitable growth and development across Chicago

Water Leak Relief Pilot Program addresses exorbitant fees, alleviates financial burden

Mayor Brandon Johnson uplifts work around cost savings, creative partnerships, and resettlement services at the one-year mark

Re-establishing the Department of Environment, allocating millions toward decarbonization and green union jobs exemplify Mayor Brandon Johnson’s strategy towards addressing the climate crisis in his first year in office

Day five of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s work over the past year around investing in youth

Day four of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on Mayor Johnson’s work to address the affordable housing crisis in Chicago

Day three of countdown to first-year anniversary highlights increased community engagement in the 2025 budget process and takes a look at how the Johnson Administration has prioritized overall engagement with residents across the city.

Day two of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on policy, and the advisory group informing Mayor Johnson’s vision for the ARPA-funded guaranteed income pilot that will deliver dollars directly into the hands of Chicagoans.

For International Workers’ Day, Mayor Johnson thanks the labor community for their tremendous contributions to our city and highlights the victories that workers have won throughout his first year in office

Mayor’s plan includes nearly $600 million for community initiatives

Up to 8,000 students with disabilities to receive one-time cash grants through Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities and Ada S. McKinley Community Services, to support families affected by COVID’s aftermath

The 6th cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission will begin in early September 2024

ElevateT3, Financed by $90 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Will Upgrade Security Screening, Baggage Claim, and Gate Hold Space in Terminal 3

Blueprint crafted through Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund program, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative, will prioritize the financial mobility of Black residents

Baseball season underway as a new season takes off: tree-planting season

The shelter will be operated by the Zakat Foundation at no cost to the City of Chicago

The Cut the Tape report highlights 100+ concrete actions to accelerate administrative processes to build more housing and support commercial development

Downtown conversions would create more than 1,000 homes, including 300+ affordable units

Pacione-Zayas will serve as Chicago’s first Latina Chief of Staff to the Mayor

Mayor Johnson announced Soto’s appointment at the grand opening of the renovation of Lawson House, a 406-unit affordable apartment complex in the Gold Coast

Last High-Risk Interest Rate Derivative Terminated, Significantly Reducing Financial Risk to City’s Debt Portfolio

City announces a week-long series of programming and teen-designed events to keep youth engaged during spring break

The 34-year City veteran retires at the end of the month

Federally Funded Research Laboratory to Advise on Energy Efficiency for New Passenger Facilities Planned Through O’Hare 21