Mayor Brandon Johnson, CDOT, and Lyft Announce New Divvy Stations and Service Improvements Along Chicago's Lakefront
CHICAGO– Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Chicago Park District and Lyft, operator of Chicago's Divvy bikeshare system, today announced new
Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Connie Anderson to the Chicago Board of Education
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his appointment of Connie Anderson to the Chicago Board of Education District 10b. With more than a decade of leadership in STEM education in
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools Continue Expansion of Sustainable Community Schools
CHICAGO -Fifteen additional Chicago Public Schools will soon become vibrant community hubs that offer wraparound support and partnerships with community-based organizations to provide well-rounded,
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Family and Support Services Congratulate Chicago Youth Works Participants on Completing My Chi. My Future Job Readiness Curriculum
CHICAGO– Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services today celebrated Chicago Youth Works participants who completed the My CHI. My Future job readiness
Mayor Brandon Johnson, DPD Commissioner Ciere Boatright and Commonwealth Development Partners Break Ground on 500 N. Michigan Residential Conversion
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright and Commonwealth Development Partners to break ground on the conversion of 500
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Strengthening Firearm Procurement Standards
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order strengthening the City’s existing procurement standards for firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition purchased by City departments
Mayor Brandon Johnson, DFSS Announce Record-Breaking Number of Youth Employment Opportunities, Bringing Total to More Than 32,498 Paid Opportunities
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services today announced a record-breaking investment in Chicago's young people, creating more than 32,498 paid
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch Driver Resource Center
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection launched the Driver Resource Center for City licensed Public Chauffeurs, including
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Youth Works on Track to Hire 29,000 Young People, Hitting Summer Youth Employment Goal Four Years in a Row
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services announced that, as of today, 28,793 young people have been hired for summer employment opportunities through
City of Chicago Encourages Individuals Identified in the Illinois Accountability Commission Report to Come Forward as an Independent Review Moves Forward
CHICAGO —â¯Today, City officials are encouraging individuals whose experiences are described in the Illinois Accountability Commission's report on Operation Midway Blitz—and anyone else who believes
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Community Leaders Cut Ribbon on Grand Boulevard Office Project the Estate Escape
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. Pat Dowell, and Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright joined community leaders and project partners to celebrate the ribbon
Mayor Bradnon Johnson, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Honors Graduates of Business Education Program
CHICAGO –Today, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, along with CIBC Bank USA and City Colleges of Chicago, celebrated the graduates of the BACP Entrepreneur
Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins CREATE Program and Partners to Break Groundâ¯on Columbus Ave Rail Grade Separation Projectâ¯
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson, 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis, the Chicago Department of Transportation, and CREATE Program partners today broke ground on the Columbus Avenue & The Belt Railway
Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE Award More Than $1.3 Million to Chicago Artists Through 2026 Individual Artists Program Grants
CHICAGO— As artists across the country continue to face growing demand for funding and resources, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events today announced the
Various Measures Introduced to and Approved by the Chicago City Council
Please find press releases linked below announcing various measures introduced and approved by the Chicago City Council today. Below is a list of the attached releases: Various Planning and
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Park District Bring Air Conditioning Improvements toâ¯Chicagoâ¯Parks in Most Heat-Vulnerable Neighborhoods
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Park District announced the launch of the first phase of cooling enhancements at 42 park sites,â¯delivering $1â¯million in targeted park
ICYMI: Mayor Brandon Johnson Responds to Trump With A Call of His Own: Donât Threaten Our Communities, Invest in Them
CHICAGO— In case you missed it, yesterday Mayor Brandon Johnson hit back at Donald Trump’s latest attempt to distract from his failed, illegal war in Iran by calling upon the President to do the
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. A board-certified emergency physician, healthcare
Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Chicago Torture Justice Memorial Foundation to Break Ground on Chicago Police Torture Justice Memorial
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation, Ald. Jeanette Taylor, police torture survivors, community members, and City leaders from the Department
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Water Management and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Introduce West Side Wing Storage Pilot Project
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Department of Water Management, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and Ald. Emma Mittstoday to tour the site of an
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Chicago's Appointments to the NITA and Transit Agency Board of Directors
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the City of Chicago's inaugural appointments to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board of Directors, as well as appointments to the Chicago
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,