Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins City Departments for Field Operations Day Addressing Persistent Community Concerns
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined City workers from across Departments for a concerted field operations effort wielding the full force of government to address community concerns in the
Mayor Brandon Johnson Statement on Superintendent Larry Snellingâs Retirement
CHICAGO— In response to Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling’s announcement today that he will be retiring, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued the following statement: “Superintendent
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Announce $750,000 In Micro-grant Awards for Community-based, Youth-serving Organizations
CHICAGO⯖ Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services are thrilled to announce the recipients of the City of Chicago’s 2026 My CHI. My Future.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Fire Commissioner Nance-Holt Graduate 83 New Firefighters and Fire Paramedics
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt celebrated the graduation of 42 Firefighter EMTs and 41 Fire Paramedics from the Fire Academy in
Mayor Brandon Johnson Breaks Ground on 27 Missing Middle Homes in North Lawndale
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Ald. Monique Scott, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright, the Westside Community Group, and members of the North Lawndale
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Early Learning to Host Second âChicagoâs Largest Playdateâ Celebrating America 250 at Humboldt Park
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Early Learning are celebrating America 250 with the second-ever “Chicago’s Largest Playdate” event,
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Housing Introduce The Protecting Renters Ordinance
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Housing introduced the Protecting Renters Ordinance, a comprehensive modernization of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. PRO
Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates Department of Streets and Sanitation Laborer Trainee Program Graduates
CHICAGO— Today Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallad, and representatives from Chicago Public Schools and LiUNA Laborers Local 1001 to honor
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. David Moore, City Of Chicago Launch âKeep Chicago Cleanââ¯City Beautificationâ¯Campaign
CHICAGO⯗â¯Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald.â¯David Moore,â¯and the Departments of Streets and Sanitation and Environmentâ¯launched⯓Keep Chicago Clean,”â¯a public awareness campaignâ¯that
City of Chicago Secures Under-Budget Agreement for Construction of New 19-Gate Concourse D at OâHare
CHICAGO– The Chicago Department of Aviation has finalized an agreement with AECOM Hunt Clayco Bowa, the lead contractor for O’Hare International Airport’s New Concourse D, establishing a Guaranteed
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Reduction
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing the Office of Gun Violence Reduction, a central entity housed within the Mayor’s Office which will be tasked with
Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates National Immigrant Heritage Month, Awarding of 4-Star Certified Welcoming Designation
CHICAGO—As the City of Chicago celebrates National Immigrant Heritage Month, it has earned a 4-Star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America, a national recognition of the City's
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces $42.5 Million in Grant Support for 56 Neighborhood Development Projects
CHICAGO— A New City first responder training facility, a Dunning sports hall of fame and a Little Village community center are among dozens of neighborhood improvement projects selected to receive
Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Project sWish, Chicago Park District for Late Night Basketball Summer Kickoff
CHICAGO⯗ Following the success of the City’s summer sports series during 2025, today, MayorBrandonJohnsonjoined City officials, Project sWish, the Chicago Park District, and private partners to
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. Anthony Quezada, CDOT, and Logan Square Community Celebrate Completion of Logan Square Redesign and Milwaukee Ave Streetscape Project
CHICAGO–MayorBrandonJohnsonand the Chicago Department of Transportation today joined Ald. Anthony Quezada and members of the Logan Square community to celebrate the completion of the Logan Square
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Forward Focus!, Bringing Vision Health, STEM Exploration, and Healthcare Career Discovery to Chicago Youth
CHICAGO—TodayMayorBrandonJohnson, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Marillac House, Loyola University Department of Ophthalmology, and industry partners,
Mayor Brandon Johnson Advances Transportation Equity with Approval of Measure to Preserve Chicagoâs Bus Terminal
CHICAGO— Today, City Council passed an ordinance introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson authorizing the City of Chicago to acquire the intercity bus terminal at 630 W. Harrison Street, marking a major
Mayor Brandon Johnson Wins Approval of 54 Missing Middle Homes in East and West Garfield Park
CHICAGO— Today, the City Council approved ordinances introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson that will spark the construction of 18 three-flats in East and West Garfield Park through the Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department Of Buildings Celebrate Passage of Phase 3 of the Construction Codes Modernization
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Buildings today celebrated the Chicago City Council's passage of Phase 3 of the Chicago Construction Codes Modernization Initiative, a
Various Measures Introduced to and Approved by the Chicago City Council
Please find press releases linked below announcing various measures introduced and approved today by the Chicago City Council: Various Planning and Development Measures Introduced to City
Mayor Brandon Johnson Advances Community-Driven Framework to Strengthen Support for Trans Chicagoans
CHICAGO—Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson is advancing a new community-driven framework to strengthen support for transgender Chicagoans, building on the City’s December 2024 declaration of a
City of Chicago Wins Challenge to Federal Rule Threatening Affordable Care Act Coverage
CHICAGO– The City of Chicago today announced a significant victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a ruling last Friday blocking central provisions of a federal rule
Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates Juneteenth Flag Raising as Chicagoâs Life Expectancy Reaches All-time High
CHICAGO— During the City of Chicago’s annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at Daley Plaza, Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated a historic milestone for the City’s health equity efforts, announcing
Mayor Brandon Johnson Breaks Ground on C.A.R.E. Manor, Bringing 44 Affordable Homes Designed for Multi-Generational Living to West Garfield Park
CHICAGO⯗ Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on C.A.R.E. Manor, a City-backed affordable housing project in West Garfield Park which is utilizing funds from the Mayor’s $1.25B Housing and
Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Resident Association of Greater Englewood to Break Ground on The Re-up at 59th And Racine
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Resident Association of Greater Englewood, local leaders, and community members to break ground on The Re-Up at 59th and Racine, a mixed-use
Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Colleges, and Chi Cook Workforce Partnership Host Peoplesâ Plan Hiring and Resource Fair at Malcolm X College
CHICAGO⯗ Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, and the Mayor’s Office of Health and Human Services are hosting Work, Wellness and a Safer Chicago: A People’s Plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Department of Public Health Launch Summer Safety Plan to Reduce Violence, Prevent Overdoses, and Connect Residents to Care
CHICAGO— As the city recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Chicago Department of Public Health is expanding its 2026 Summer Injury Prevention Initiative, a data-driven and
Mayor Brandon Johnson Advances Chicago's Labor Standards with Minimum Wage Increase and Strengthened Workerâs Rights Ordinances
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, announced the scheduled annual increase in Chicago’s minimum wage, a scheduled
Mayor Brandon Johnson and YMCA President & CEO Adam M. Alonso Announce Free Summer YMCA Memberships for Chicago Teens
Alonso announced the launch of the Get Summer Program, a critical new partnership that will provide Chicago teens ages 12 to 18 free memberships at seven YMCA locations across Chicago. The program,
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Appointment of Kenneth Gunn as Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his appointment of Kenneth Gunn as Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. A respected civil rights attorney and longtime public
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Department of Housing Announce Homegrown Purchase Assistance Program
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing announced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program, a new initiative designed to help eligible homebuyers achieve
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces 2027 Budget Engagement Roundtables
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement and the Office of Budget and Management to announce the Mayor’s Office 2027 Budget Engagement Roundtable
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the launch of the Interconnected Chicago Strategy, a structural framework that aims to strengthen the City's response to hate incidents and protect the
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CHICAGO —Today Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities announced Chicago was one of eight cities invited to an inaugural technical assistance experience, led by the
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CHICAGO⯗â¯Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the 2026 Summer Safety Strategy, a citywide initiative focused on preventing violence, strengthening neighborhoods, and expanding access to
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Please find press releases linked below announcing various measures introduced and approved today by the Chicago City Council: Various Housing Measures Introduced to City Council Various Housing
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CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson marked three years in office, highlighting progress toward building a safer, more affordable, and more equitable Chicago for working families across every
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CHICAGO— In case you missed it, in an essay capping the ChicagoTribuneand World Business Chicago’sChicago 2050series through which civic leaders from across Chicago have shared bold ideas and visions
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning and Development announced 11 awardees for Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants totaling more than $2.1 million, including a South
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced the citywide expansion of the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagementprogram, bringing compassionate,
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joined Alder Peter Chico and Riverdale community residents to cut the ribbon on a
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Blocks Together, Ald. Walter Burnett III, and West Side community members to break ground on the Blocks Together Community Plaza, a permanent community
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CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the Departments of Housing, Family & Support Services, and the 40th ward Office joined community partners today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of
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CHICAGO— In response to the decision issued by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirming past rulings which extended the Castañon Nava Consent Decree and ordered the release of individuals
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CHICAGO —Mayor Johnson, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Public Schools today announced the new “CTA Elevating Futures Red Line Extension Scholarship Fund,” to provide a path for
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Dick Durbin, Chicago Transit Authority Acting President Nora Leerhsen and other dignitaries to break ground on the largest and most transformational capital construction project in CTA history, the
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CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the complete reinstatement of the Chicago Department of Environment as the final step—the transition of environmental regulatory authority to DOE—takes
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CHICAGO⯗ Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Mayor’s Office of Reentry kicked off the Reentry Convening, The Other Side of Reentry: From First Contact to Second Chanceto conclude Second Chance
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined a coalition of mayors from across the U.S.
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined a coalition of mayors from across the U.S. to sign the Haymarket Declaration, a joint commitment to use the power of cities to defend democracy, worker’s
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CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed thePeacebookExecutive Order creating Chicago’s first permanent, year-round Youth Peacekeeping Program by hiring 50 Youth Peacekeepers and four Youth