Mayor Lori LightfootVerified account

@chicagosmayor

56th Mayor of Chicago. Sox and Bears fan, mom, and fighter for equity and inclusion for Chicagoans in every ward.

Chicago, IL
Joined May 2019

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  1. We are having a town hall TOMORROW to answer your most pressing questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Be sure to tune in on my Facebook page to have your questions answered.

    This is a graphic that says, “join us for a COVID-19 vaccine townhall, Thursday December 17th at 6p.m.” It also has the Protect Chicago logo on it.
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  2. To ensure affordability and equity in this pilot, is creating a grant program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners with the costs of building these units. Additional support for renters will come from subsidies and required affordability in large buildings.

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  3. We eased a 63-year-old ban on coach houses and basement/attic apartments under a new pilot program that will: 🏘️ Increase the supply of affordable housing 🏠 Help longtime homeowners earn rent money 🏡 Help generations of families stay together

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  4. Dec 10

    is making a real difference - check out the viaduct that was rehabbed and now features bright new murals created by The Englewood Arts Collective at 58th and Halsted:

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  6. As a result of these types of incidents, we changed the search warrant protocols in January 2020. We intend to release the entirety of body-worn camera video and notified the court accordingly.

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  7. I have directed COPA to expedite its investigation of this matter so that the public has a full accounting of what happened before, during and after the February 2019 incident.

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  8. I wasn’t mayor when this incident happened, but I am mayor now and we have to safeguard the sanctity of people’s homes.

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  9. Yesterday, I became aware of both the incident at Ms. Anjanette Young’s home and the video that's been shown widely. The circumstances around the incident are deeply disturbing. I put myself in Ms. Young's shoes.

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  10. Quarantine guidance for close contacts who do not have symptoms:

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  11. CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Lightfoot presides over a virtual meeting of the Chicago City Council.

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  12. As with the President-elect and Vice President-elect, Chicago will have a partner in Washington once again. I look forward to strengthening Chicago as a hub for transportation under ’s leadership.

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  13. Congrats, Mayor Pete! I’m happy to see a mayor who understands what local communities need to meet the twin goals of inclusive economic growth and rebuilding our infrastructure and transportation.

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  14. We did it. Dr. Marina Del Rios of was the first frontline healthcare worker to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is progress. This is the future.

    This is a photo of Dr. Marina Del Rios being vaccinated at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.
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  15. It's the last day to . Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act ends today. Take advantage of the health insurance provided under the ACA at .

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  17. Dec 15

    The first COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Chicago.

    A hospital worker wearing blue scrubs holds a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in a gloved hand.
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  18. Though we still have a long way to go, I want to extend my deep and heartfelt thanks on behalf of our city to the many scientists, researchers, and other medical staff who made this moment possible. You are not only saving lives, you are putting our entire world back on track.

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  19. Tomorrow the first Chicagoans will be vaccinated. This is a moment for history and a moment of hope.

    A man opens a box with COVID-19 vaccines.
    Small tubes containing the COVID-19 vaccine on a table.
    A man takes COVID-19 vaccines out of a box with a gloved hand.
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  20. The first batch of vaccines is in Chicago. As the vaccination program rolls out, please consider these 5 takeaways. To learn more, visit ➡ .

    COVID-19 Vaccines
5 Things to Know
1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority.
2. COVID-19 vaccines do not use live virus and cannot give someone COVID-19.
3. Vaccines may help keep you and people around you from getting infected with COVID-19.
4. Currently, COVID-19 vaccines require two shots, and everyone needs both shots to get the most protection.
5. Supply is limited, so certain groups will be prioritized. Vaccine will be at no cost to all Chicagoans once larger quantities become available.
    5 Cosas Que Debe SaberAcerca la Vacuna del COVID-19
1. La seguridad de la vacuna del COVID-19 es la mayor prioridad.
2. La vacuna del COVID-19 no contiene virus activo y no puede contagiar a nadie con COVID-19.
3. La vacuna puede ayudar a prevenir que se infecte y proteger a las personas que lo rodean.
4. Al momento, la vacuna del COVID-19 requiere dos dosis y se necesita recibir ambas para obtener la mayor protección.
5. El suministro es limitado así que ciertos grupos serán priorizados. La vacuna será sin costo para todos los habitantes de Chicago una vez que esté disponible en mayor cantidad.
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