IT’S A NEW DAY
FOR CHICAGO.
Since assuming office following her historic election in 2019, Mayor Lightfoot has undertaken an ambitious agenda of expanding opportunity and inclusive economic growth across Chicago. She led the city through the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic with tough, fair leadership — all while keeping or overdelivering on campaign promises.
Matthew Beaudet: Lightfoot champions all Chicagoans, including formerly ‘invisible’ Native American community
Understanding that Chicago can grow and succeed only when all communities are included and empowered, Lightfoot has not only sought out the voice of the Native American community but also has acted upon it.
Chicago Wins Moody’s Upgrade, Exiting Years in Junk Status
Chicago has shed its junk status for the first time in more than seven years marking a major win for Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she seeks re-election. Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday raised the city’s rating by one notch to Baa3, freeing Chicago from its one...
City Council Passes $16.4 Billion 2023 Budget That Avoids Property Tax Increase
Supporters of Lightfoot’s budget touted the lack of any fees or tax hikes in the proposal, on top of additional investments in rapid rehousing for Chicagoans experiencing homelessness, accessing reproductive healthcare and support for migrants arriving in the city...
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was in Austin last week to talk about recent strategies she said have helped reduce violent crime on the West Side. At the meeting – which included Lightfoot, 15th District Police Commander Andre Parham and representatives from the Institute for...
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