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Chicago Made

Chicago Made supports local creatives, entrepreneurs and artisans who make our city the artistic and economic hub that it is. Chicago’s TV and Film, music and other creative industries jump-start ...
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Mayor's Press Releases

The third and final Chicago’s Largest Playdate of 2026 will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Washington Park. The free event invites children ages three to five and their families to enjoy ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order to Expand Food Access and Support Local Businesses Through Market City Strategy

Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order to Expand Food Access and Support Local Businesses Through Market City Strategy Community-informed action plan will strengthen neighborhood markets, create ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Property Tax Debt Relief Pilot Program Supporting South Side Residents at Risk of Losing Their Homes

Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Property Tax Debt Relief Pilot Program Supporting South Side Residents at Risk of Losing Their Homes The targeted relief effort was made possible by affirmative legal ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Breaks Ground on $3 Billion Foundry Park Development in Lincoln Park

CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), JDL Development, and Kayne Anderson Real Estate to break ground on Foundry Park, a $3 billion mixed-use ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Introduces Chicago's Fair Share Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

Balanced budget invests in community violence intervention, mental health services, and opportunities for young Chicagoans—while ensuring Chicago remains the world’s most climate-resilient city, ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Department of Aviation Reveal Six Finalists for O'Hare International Airport’s 50-Ton Boulder Naming Contest

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today announced the six finalists selected in the contest to name the 50-ton boulder unearthed beneath O’Hare International ...
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Fall Classic Half Marathon, Loop Arts Fest, and Roscoe Village Halloween Block Party Headline Weekend Special Events in Chicago

OEMC Encourages Residents and Visitors to utilize Public Transportation and to Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1 ...
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Sale of West Pullman Firehouse Would Support Safety Training Center

A former City firehouse at 11954-58 S. State St. in West Pullman would become the permanent home of a first responder training facility and community center under a sale proposed to City Council today ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Releases 2027 Budget Engagement Report: Chicagoans Call For Taxes on Corporations, Protection of City Services, and Investment

CHICAGO — As Chicago prepares its 2027 budget, today Mayor Brandon Johnson released the 2027 Budget Engagement Report, highlighting priorities shared by residents who participated in the City’s budget ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, DPD Congratulate Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on South Portico Groundbreaking

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) congratulated the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on the groundbreaking for improvements to its historic ...
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Chicago Welcomes Film and Television Industry Leaders for City's First Film FAM Tour

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Film Office will welcome film and television industry leaders to Chicago for “Greenlight Chicago & ...