Chicago

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Apr 1, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor’s Office of Reentry Kick Off Second Chance MonthThe annual observance is an opportunity to highlight barriers and elevate voices of system impacted individuals.

Apr 1, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. Bennett Lawson Celebrate Launch of ADU Expansion OrdinanceThe measure more the doubles the number of ADU eligible parcels, advancing the Johnson administration's work to cut developmental restrictions and increase housing availability.

Apr 1, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Housing Announce $300 Million Investment in Affordable HousingFifteen projects will create or preserve 1,223 rental units across the city.

Mar 31, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor’s Office of Homelessness Release City’s Five-Year Blueprint on HomelessnessThe Blueprint seeks to increase coordination across City Departments, Sister Agencies, and community-led organizations to make homelessness in Chicago rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Mar 31, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Planning and Development Announce Spring Purchase Opportunities for Vacant City LotsAvailable parcels include sites for market rate and affordable housing, urban agriculture, and side yards.

Mar 31, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, Superintendent Larry Snelling Celebrate Graduation of 248 New Chicago Police OfficersRecent CPD promotees also honored at Graduation and Promotion Ceremony.

Mar 30, 2026ICYMI: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE Playbook Spreads as Cities Challenge Trump’s CrackdownOfficials from cities across the country have worked collaboratively with the Johnson administration while looking to Chicago as a model for responding to federal immigration enforcement.

Mar 28, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson, DFSS, My Chi. My Future., Host Fifth Annual Teen Bash at Navy Pier, Empowering Young ChicagoansMayor Brandon Johnson, DFSS, My Chi. My Future., Host Fifth Annual Teen Bash at Navy Pier, Empowering Young Chicagoans.

Mar 26, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson and BACP Announce Selected Organizations for the Neighborhood Retail Activation ProgramThe new initiative aims to revitalize commercial corridors and support storm-impacted areas in Austin, Belmont Cragin, and West Garfield Park.

Mar 25, 2026Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Goodman Theatre To Celebrate Opening of Theater of The MindThe City-backed project brings a new immersive entertainment experience to the Near North Side, fulfilling the vision of internationally recognized artists David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar.