The city of Chicago has entered a bid to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. “With our Midwestern location and unified leadership, Chicago presents an incredible opportunity to host the 2024 Democratic National Committee,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot says. “The birthplace of the American labor movement and a model for equitable economic recovery, Chicago remains…
See? You can fill Soldier Field without the Bears. The Chicago Bears have dropped hints of a possible move from Soldier Field to the suburbs for weeks. They are one step closer with the announcement that they intended to purchase the Arlington International Racetrack in Arlington Heights. Let’s make one thing clear: the city of…
Mayor Lightfoot has announced donations from Showtime to Greencorps Chicago, a green job training program, and the Chicago Public Art Group. The donation focuses on areas where The Chi is filmed. Chicago’s mayor joined Puja Vohra, Showtime’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, and cast members from its Chicago-based show The Chi, as well…
Mayor Lightfoot announced today that the Chicago Cubs and White Sox will play ball with a limited capacity crowd starting on opening day. The plan to reopen Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field means that fans can watch their favorite baseball teams from the stands this season. The decision follows a drop in COVID-19 cases…
The United Center will soon serve as a Community Vaccination Center. This builds on 15 other state-supported mass vaccination sites already open across Illinois. The Biden Administration is opening Community Vaccination Centers across the United States. The United Center site is one such location. It opens on March 10 with the capacity to administer 6,000…
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Equte LLC and Vapes.com. The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold flavored vaping products to underage Chicagoans. “E-cigarettes are unhealthy and addictive, and businesses deliberately target young people in the hope they’ll develop lifelong customers,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “The city of Chicago’s message to…
Governor JB Pritzker today announced the extension of the stay-at-home order throughout Illinois until the end of April. The news comes as the state health department reported 937 new cases of coronavirus and 26 deaths on Tuesday. “I have let the science guide our decisions and I’ve relied upon the top medical experts, scientists, public…
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that residents should remain at home. It also means that non-essential businesses will need to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor said that the decision was based on conversations that he had with “some of the best medical experts, epidemiologists, mathematicians, and modelers.” The order means that…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today that the city is temporarily suspending the issuance of some tickets, the collection of debt, and penalties for late payment. The measures take effect immediately and will last through April 30. They are intended to help reduce the financial impact of COVID-19 on the city’s residents. “This is a common-sense…
The previously scheduled Chicago city council meeting set for March 18 has been postponed to a later, yet-to-be-determined date. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office made the announcement on Monday. It follows guidance from Governor JB Pritzker on limiting gatherings. An executive order gives local governments the flexibility to conduct meetings without in-person attendance. The mayor’s office…
