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Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Chicago’s First Native and Pollinator Garden Registry Advisory Board
The Board reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to protect native habitats and increase nature-based solutions to climate change
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Promotion and New Appointment to Senior Staff
On March 7, 2024, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the promotion of Ronnie Reese to Communications Director and the hiring of Joe Calvello as Chief Strategy Officer in the Office of the Mayor.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing Announce 2023 Low-income Housing Tax Credit Awardees
Thirteen transformative projects will receive funding to foster inclusive development and increase affordable housing options.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches One Summer Chicago Online Application
Mayor Johnson aims to increase summer youth employment by over 4,000 young people this year for a total of 28,000 jobs.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Statement on the Appellate Court’s Decision in the Bring Chicago Home Lawsuit
Mayor Brandon Johnson released the following statement
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and UChicago Medicine To Announce the Expansion of Healthcare Programs and Facilities on the South Side of Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Medical Center to announce the expansion of healthcare programs and facilities on the South Side of Chicago that will increase access to affordable higher education, clinical experiences and employment opportunities for South Side residents in growing healthcare fields.
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Construction Rehabbers Doing Unpermitted Work Agree to Pay $2.2 Million in Settlement Reached with the City of Chicago
Impacted property owners will be eligible for a free private inspection and up to $10,000 in restitution to remedy construction defects observed during the inspection.
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Board Finds Lobbyists in Violation of Law for Failing to Timely Re-register, Assesses Fines
Pursuant to §§2-156-465(b)(3) and -505 of the Governmental Ethics Ordinance, the following registered lobbyists were determined to have violated their lobbyist filing requirements, as set forth in §§2-156-230, -245, and -505.
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Naloxone Opioid Medication Now Available At O’Hare And Midway International Airports
Nasal spray to be used for travelers and others experiencing opioid overdoses
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Mayor Johnson Announces New Downtown Advisory Committee, Storefront Improvements, Streetscape Visioning for Central Loop
City of Chicago support for six downtown restaurants, a new museum, streetscape enhancements, and a new advisory committee are the first steps in a comprehensive effort to transform the central Loop into a live-work-play environment, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced today.
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CDPH Investigating Measles Exposures in Chicago
Confirmed case from Indiana recently sought treatment from local hospitals
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Alderman Lopez: If you think it is my job to hold a bake sale for the asylum seekers, you are the problem'
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez condemns complaints that he is not helping his community because he does not support giving more funding to illegal immigrants.
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Mayor Johnson Announces $1.25 Billion Commitment to Neighborhood Development, Various Other Measures Introduced to and Approved By The Chicago City Council
Bond issuance would empower new approach to affordable housing, economic development
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Developer: Heating costs for Chicago would be 'three to five times more with electricity versus gas'
Some also say that fossil fuel emissions could actually increase when replacing natural gas with electric systems.
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Mayor Johnson, City Of Chicago Sues Oil And Gas Companies For Climate Deception
Taxpayer protection, climate justice at heart of complaint.
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City Of Chicago Statement on the Medical Examiner's Report on the Death of Jean Carlos Martínez Rivero
The City of Chicago again expresses our deepest condolences to the family of Jean Carlos Martínez Rivero.
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Alderman Reilly on Mayor Johnson: 'Holy incompetence, Batman'
Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (D-42nd Ward) criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as "incompetent," after reports that the mayor walked out on an editorial board interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
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'We built this city;' west side pro-slavery reparations group says blacks shouldn’t have to pay property taxes in Chicago
A new Chicago community group says only whites, hispanics and asians should pay property taxes in the city, as partial compensation by for “injustice” suffered by blacks in America.
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Chicago Ald. Tabares: ‘The issue of shot spotter has become less about public safety and more about political spin’
Chicago Alderman Silvana Tabares slammed critics of gunshot-tracking technology "Shot Spotter" as political activists trying to line "their own pockets." Tabares made the comments during a meeting hosted by the city's civilian-led public safety commission Feb. 8, at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Auburn Gresham.
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Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2022
Chicago residents paid $772.1 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in 2022.