Chicago Mayor's Press Office
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The official press office account for Mayor Brandon Johnson. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases.html
Mayor Brandon Johnson: My focus right now is to drive violence down, to build more affordable homes, to invest in young people, to invest in good paying jobs, to invest in our education system.
January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: My focus right now is to drive violence down, to build more affordable homes, to invest in young people, to invest in good paying jobs, to invest in our education system.
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This is about punishing cities and working people who do not think like [Trump's] donors."
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This is about punishing cities and working people who do not think like [Trump's] donors."
“Lasting prosperity within our communities begins with revitalization efforts that center equity, community-driven development, and each neighborhood’s unique needs,”
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
“Lasting prosperity within our communities begins with revitalization efforts that center equity, community-driven development, and each neighborhood’s unique needs,”
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City officials joined developer Citizens Building a Better Community to break ground on the first of 115 market rate units planned for construction in North Lawndale through the Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City officials joined developer Citizens Building a Better Community to break ground on the first of 115 market rate units planned for construction in North Lawndale through the Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
Mayor Brandon Johnson today on the Supreme Court decision blocking National Guard deployments in big cities: "This is not a win for the city of Chicago, but it's a win for the country."
January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson today on the Supreme Court decision blocking National Guard deployments in big cities: "This is not a win for the city of Chicago, but it's a win for the country."
An additional 45 improvement projects were selected to receive “small grant” awards ranging from $51,800 to $250,000. The community areas and projects include:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
An additional 45 improvement projects were selected to receive “small grant” awards ranging from $51,800 to $250,000. The community areas and projects include:
Four projects were selected to receive “pre-development” grants up to $150,000 to support eligible design and engineering fees, among other soft costs. Those projects are:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Four projects were selected to receive “pre-development” grants up to $150,000 to support eligible design and engineering fees, among other soft costs. Those projects are:
Nine projects were selected to receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Nine projects were selected to receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including:
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the next 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City grants, including a South Shore intergenerational housing complex and a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization.
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the next 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City grants, including a South Shore intergenerational housing complex and a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization.
NAP grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will support community organizations that provide place-based arts and culture programming, including:
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
NAP grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will support community organizations that provide place-based arts and culture programming, including:
Nearly 50 organizations were selected to receive Arts Relief Fund Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, including:
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Nearly 50 organizations were selected to receive Arts Relief Fund Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, including:
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE announced the 49 arts, culture, and humanities organizations receiving grant support from the new Arts Relief Fund Program, through which the City is stepping in to help sustain local organizations navigating the loss of federal funding.
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE announced the 49 arts, culture, and humanities organizations receiving grant support from the new Arts Relief Fund Program, through which the City is stepping in to help sustain local organizations navigating the loss of federal funding.
