Team Lightfoot

News & updates from Mayor Lori Lightfoot's campaign staff and volunteers. Please follow "Chicago Mayor's Office" for official city updates and statements.

07/20/2021

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to build the reputation of her city as a friendly place for tech talent, startups, and investment.

07/13/2021

Lightfoot awards $10 million in Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday $10 million in Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants were being awarded to 27 Chicago entrepreneurs.

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07/02/2021

06/28/2021

City-backed venture plans 250 homes in North Lawndale Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the program, using public and private money, will address decades of neglect and help families build wealth.