Mayor's Press Releases
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Jan 14, 2021Mayor Lightfoot and City Comptroller Announce $8.9 Million In Debt Forgiveness From Utility Billing Relief ProgramProgram launched in April has already cut water utility bills in half for over 8,500 Chicagoans and set them on the path towards debt forgiveness
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Jan 11, 2021Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce $2.5 Million In Artist Commissions and Arts Organization Grant OpportunitiesFunding includes new "Artist Response Program" providing $750,000 to artists to create art that responds to recent health, economic and humanitarian crises
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Jan 4, 2021City of Chicago Informs Residents of New Laws Coming into Effect in 2021New local laws and regulations will support workers and their families, increase access to affordable housing, provide relief to businesses, close an historic budget gap and help address public safety issues.
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Dec 21, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Appoints Acting Corporation CounselCelia Meza, the Mayor’s Counsel and Senior Ethics Advisor, will step into City’s top legal role
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Dec 18, 2020Mayor Lightfoot Announces High Road Kitchens Program Launching in ChicagoAdministered by One Fair Wage, new program will provide $1 million in relief to restaurant owners and workers while serving community members in need