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Mayor Brandon Johnson Advances Transportation Equity with Approval of Measure to Preserve Chicago’s 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Celebrates Juneteenth Flag Raising as Chicago’s 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

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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

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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

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Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Colleges, and Chi Cook Workforce Partnership Host Peoples’ 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

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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

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Advances Chicago's Labor Standards with Minimum Wage Increase and Strengthened Worker’s 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

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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,

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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

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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

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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 — 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

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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

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Apr 24, 2026CTA Celebrates Start of The Historic Red Line Extension Project by Breaking Ground at The Future Michigan Avenue StationPromised nearly 60 years ago, project will extend the CTA’s Red

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CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson today joined Ald. Michael Rodriguez, the Chicago Departments of Environment and Fleet & Facility Management, the Chicago Public Library, and community partners to

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CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson is joining the City’s Departments and Sister Agencies to celebrate the beginning of the Construction Season 2026 by highlighting projects which are spurring

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Chicago

CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined City officials and community leaders to break ground on Western Works, a transformative four-building industrial campus on the South Side. The $100

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Please find press releases linked below announcing various measures introduced to and approved today by the Chicago City Council: Various Planning and Development Measures Introduced to City

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CHICAGO –Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Public Health recognize Black Maternal Health Week, celebrated April 11-17, and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening systems and

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CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services, will host theInclusive Summer Jobs

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CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Greater Chicago Food Depository at Malcolm X College to celebrate the 67 community-based organizations being awarded City grants through a mutual

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CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the following updates to City and Mayor’s Office personnel. Chicago Department of Transportation William Cheaks, Jr.is serving as Commissioner of

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CHICAGO —Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Public Library are expanding access to diverse and rich digital library resources across the city through a new partnership calledThe 81 Club. Through this

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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

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