Chicago celebrates National Small Business Week
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the celebration of National Small Business Week.
Mayor Brandon Johnson
Complete Restoration of the Department of the Environment Announced
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the complete restoration of the Chicago Department of the Environment (DOE).
Construction Season Kicks Off with Events Highlighting Improvements in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson joins City departments and sister agencies to celebrate the start of the 2026 construction season.
Grants Announced for Food Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) at Malcolm X College to celebrate the 67 community organizations that will receive city grants through a mutual aid initiative designed to expand access to food and support services.
Presentan el plan quinquenal de Chicago para ayudar a personas sin hogar
El alcalde Johnson ordenó el plan en su orden ejecutiva de 2024, que también creó la Oficina del Alcalde para Personas sin Hogar.
Anuncian inversión de $300M en viviendas asequibles
Quince proyectos crearán o preservarán 1,223 unidades de alquiler en toda la ciudad de los vientos, según trascendió en nota de prensa.
Divvy Announces $99 Annual Membership Extension for New Users
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft announced the continuation of the popular $99 annual Divvy membership for new users and those returning to the service, as well as a price freeze for current members and the addition of 200 new or upgraded stations throughout the year.
Chicago Youth Works: New identity for the city’s youth employment program
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced the launch of Chicago Youth Works, the city’s rebranded youth employment initiative, and the start of applications for summer jobs and career exploration opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 in 2026. The online application portal is now live … Read more
Chicago launches program to activate vacant storefronts and support small businesses in South Lawndale
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced that the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Latinos Progresando, has been awarded the contract to lead the Small Business Store Activation Program in South Lawndale. The initiative will support the 26th Street and Cermak Road … Read more
Chicago relaunches energy measurement program
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Environment announced the relaunch of the Chicago Energy Benchmarking program, the city initiative designed to monitor and share data on the energy consumption of the city’s largest buildings. Program updates include a new support team and a web platform with resources that will make it … Read more
