Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plan to Safely Celebrate HalloweenCity offers trick-or-treating guidance and previews ‘Halloweek’ activities to celebrate a Halloween unlike any other
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Oct 1, 2020Mayor Lightfoot, the Department of Housing and the Chicago Housing Authority Announce Grand Opening of 4400 Grove in Key INVEST South/West CorridorNew mixed-income, mixed-use community will provide 84 new rental apartments and 12 new retail shops in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood
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Sep 30, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Key Senior Leadership AppointmentsNew appointments include Deputy Mayor for Intergovernmental Affairs and Chief Engagement Officer
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Sep 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan to Guide Public Safety Efforts Through 2023“Our City, Our Safety” plan outlines City initiatives and programming to reduce violence over next three years, including piloting a co-responder model and creating a 211 helpline, building on police reform efforts, expanding coordination with State and County, and strengthening the street outreach and victim support network
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Sep 29, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Alderman Harris, State Senator Sims and MR Properties LLC For the Grand Opening of The Montclare Senior Residences of Calumet HeightsSeven story building features community room, fitness center, library and other amenities for independent seniors
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Sep 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces Easing of Phase Four Guidelines for Chicago BusinessesProgress in the fight against COVID-19 will allow for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses beginning October 1st
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Sep 28, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Joins Alderwoman Sadlowski Garza, State Representative Evans, Ford Motor Company and Northpoint Development to Open Commerce Park ChicagoThe new 200-acre, 2.3 million square foot industrial park will bring 500 construction and 1,400 permanent jobs to the Southeast Side by 2022
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Sep 21, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces CDOT and CTA Launching Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes ProgramDedicated, Temporary Bus Lanes on Essential Bus Corridors Will Improve Bus Reliability and Make Social Distancing Easier for CTA Customers
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Sep 14, 2020City of Chicago Releases First-Ever Equitable Transit-Oriented Development PlanPlan outlines a set of actions for City to advance racial equity, wealth building, public health and climate resilience goals through pedestrian-oriented development near transit hubs.
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Sep 10, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Launches Equity-Focused Lead Service Line Replacement ProgramCity to prioritize low-income residents in voluntary replacement program