Heat-related illness is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Join us tomorrow night at 5:30pm at the Columbus Park Refectory to learn how the City, community, and academia are coming together to design solutions to protect Chicagoans. chi.gov/DefusingDisastersEvent

Join @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, DOE, @cdph.bsky.social, Chicago Park District & our partners at @buffett.northwestern.edu to remember the 1995 Heat Wave victims & learn how Chicago is working to build heat resilience. 📅 7/15/25, 5:30pm 📍Columbus Park Refectory RSVP: chi.gov/DefusingDisastersEvent

The subminimum wage is a vestige of slavery that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown workers, specifically women, the most. On the two year anniversary of passing the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago, we reaffirm our commitment ensuring all workers are heard, seen, and valued.

We proclaimed June 17th as World Refugee Day in Chicago to honor refugee communities and their indelible contributions to our city and our country. Our city is richer and more vibrant because of the talent, diversity, and unique experiences refugee communities bring to our Welcoming City.

Happy Juneteenth, Chicago. Juneteenth is not just a commemoration of emancipation—it’s a call to action. It’s a reminder that freedom must be made real in housing, healthcare, education, and opportunity. #juneteenth #freedomday

Always keep 'em guessing. Saturday we stopped by Late Night Ball, an initiative designed to create safe alternatives during hours when violence is most likely to occur, with Project sWISH. We are investing in safe, welcoming public spaces for our young people to gather.

Happy Father's Day, Chicago. Let's all remember to uplift one another, especially when it comes to addressing our mental and physical health. Healthy fathers support stronger families and better communities.

We proudly celebrated Afro-Colombian Day on May 31st. Chicago is home to a vibrant Afro-Colombian diaspora who help make up the soul of Chicago. We honor your resilient spirits as you fight for equity, preserve your heritage, and enrich our city’s cultural fabric. #YouBelong #ImmigrantHeritageMonth

Our administration is committed to making Chicago a welcoming city. Last Thursday, we hosted the second annual National Immigrant Heritage Month Reception to celebrate the invaluable contributions of immigrants to making Chicago a global city. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #YouBelong

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Purpose on their two historic Tony Awards for a production that launched here in Chicago at the legendary Steppenwolf Theater. You've truly made Chicago proud. #tonys #tonyawards2025 @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social

This is a devastating day for our city. We are grieving with Officer Rivera's family and her loved ones. Officer Rivera was a hero who was loved by many and she will be missed dearly. Please keep Officer Rivera's family in our prayers, Chicago.

Chicago, there is an air quality alert until tomorrow at midnight. Please share this widely.

Federal agents should never be allowed to come into our city and assault elected officials or any Chicagoan.

Enough is enough. We need the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share so that we can fund a world-class public transit system.

Proud to announce the beginning of construction for one of the country’s most significant water infrastructure developments: the GPWC Water Project. This site will deliver water through Chicago to approximately 250,000 residents of the SW suburbs whose current water source is rapidly depleting.

Thank you, Equality Illinois, for advancing the rights and freedoms of our people and for continually bringing our city together in celebration of Pride Month. United, we will continue to strengthen our LGBTQ+ community against federal threats from the Trump Administration. #PrideMonth #Pride2025

Today, along with 30 localities nationwide, we stand together with Cities for Action and Cities & Counties for Citizenship to support, honor, and celebrate our immigrant communities during Immigrant Heritage Month, and beyond. You Belong. #YouBelong #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #CC4C #C4A

We stopped by Chicago Vocational High School on Friday to raise awareness of the resources and supports available to young people who may be experiencing gender-based violence among their peers or at home.

Deeply appreciated discussing some of the more urgent issues facing Chicago, and how we are responding to challenges emerging from the federal level, with Shia Kapos, last week, as part of her Illinois Politico Playbook series at the Hideout.

Safe, affordable, and accessible housing is a basic human right. Elated to have participated in the groundbreaking of Humboldt Park Passive Living, a dynamic development that will create 60 new units and include solar panels, green community spaces, and electric vehicle parking on Chicago Avenue.

The infrastructure transformation being performed by Department of Water Management crews across the city will provide families and businesses all over Chicago security during heavy storms. Thank you to our DWM crews for working tirelessly throughout rain or shine to build a better Chicago.

Thankful to the Shade Room for the life and energy they've been bringing to Chicago. Last Thursday we dropped by to thank them for the vibrancy and love they emanate by proclaiming May 24th to be Tone Kapone Day in Chicago! @theshaderoom.com

We are deeply grateful to our water management crews for working on water main breaks, replacing sewer liners, and working on the recovery on the West and South sides from the storms in 2023. Our DWM workers embody building better together by securing our infrastructure throughout Chicago.

We're excited to announce the opening of the Navy Pier Marina, the first new marina to open in Chicago in decades. The Marina will act as a gateway for visitors, a resource for neighbors, and an opportunity hub for our youth to gain valuable workforce skills.

Crime is down in Chicago. We are grateful for this progress, but we know there is more to do. I want to thank our police officers, first responders, violence intervention workers, and community organizations who all worked hard this weekend keeping Chicagoans safe.

We were honored to host the first ever Africa Day celebration at City Hall, today. Let this celebration be a reminder of the vital role that the people of African descent around the world have played in shaping our future, and that Chicago will remain a welcoming city to all.

Hoping everyone had a safe, fun time celebrating Latine music and culture at Sueños this weekend. We are committed to driving the continued growth and success of Sueños right here in Chicago for years to come.

Memorial Day commemorates those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and ensures that their legacy lives on in our hearts and in our collective memory. Let us honor their sacrifice by committing ourselves to our city's safety and wellbeing in the summer months ahead.

Grateful to everyone who came out to pay their respects to our fallen soldiers, our Gold Star Families, our veterans, and our active service members at the Memorial Day Parade on Saturday.

This Memorial Day Weekend, we commemorate the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Yesterday, we honored our fallen soldiers and Gold Star Families during our annual wreath laying ceremony. God bless you for your service and your sacrifice.

Honored to have joined brave Purple Heart Veterans at the unveiling of the new city sign outside of City Hall recognizing Chicago's official designation as a Purple Heart City. We pledge to continue building a city where our veterans are seen, supported, and honored for their service.

We are proud to share that the first phase of a transformative streetscape improvement project along Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood known as the Soul City Corridor is completed. We will continue to invest in infrastructure to increase pedestrian and business traffic along Chicago Avenue.

As summer begins, both fun and safety are top of mind for Chicagoans. We were honored to partake in last weekend's Prayer on the 9 Peace March, led by Pastor John Hannah and New Life Covenant Church, in a unified call for peace, healing, and a safer summer across Chicago.

We stand together against antisemitism and violence in Chicago and throughout our nation.

Honored to have welcomed our friends from the Japan External Trade Organization at City Hall as a follow-up to World Business Chicago's 2023 trip to Japan, led by Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt. As a result of our continued partnership, JETRO will bring a 40-person quantum delegation to Chicago in June.

Humbled by the amazing work our Community Violence Intervention and Victim Services partners are doing to prevent and respond to violence throughout our city. Both are playing a critical role in our People’s Plan for Community Safety and reducing violence in Chicago. Thank you.

Grateful to join so many dedicated partners at the My CHI. My Future. Citywide Meeting and looking forward to continuing to work together toward a safer and more vibrant future for Chicago’s young people.

Addressing the affordable housing shortage is one of my administration's top priorities. The Cut the Tape Initiative, which turns 1 today, brings together the business community with 14 of our city departments to streamline our development process and meet Chicago's needs.

Power. Grit. Drive. Watching these women compete was a testament to the strength, spirit, and pride that run through Chicago.

Honored to visit Medici on 57th with owners Kathy and Paul, accompanied by Ald. Yancy. It was wonderful connecting with community members and experiencing a small business that keeps Chicago’s Hyde Park strong.

When we invest in our youngest children, we undoubtably build a stronger, safer, and more equitable future for Chicago. Tuesday, we announced a $7 million investment into early childhood education and the workers who provide it, which could provide up to 3,000 additional jobs in early child care.

Our administration is dedicated to repopulating Chicago with working people. It was an honor to join our partners at the groundbreaking of another critical housing and economic development project on the West Side, The Ave in Humboldt Park. Together, we are building a safer, more affordable Chicago.

Chi Food Truck Fest is back at Daley Plaza! Proud to join the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection in supporting local food truck owners. Make sure to stop by Fridays to enjoy and support small businesses.

Every rider deserves a safe, reliable way to get around. Grateful to join countless Chicagoans on biking to work this morning and ready to keep pushing for a better Chicago. Happy Bike to Work Day!

Proud to support the Westinghouse College Prep community, the school that fueled my journey in education. It was wonderful getting to celebrate the students and community that continue to inspire me.

When we come together in purpose and solidarity, we strengthen the promise of care, dignity, and freedom. Grateful to stand with Planned Parenthood of Illinois and those defending access to essential health care for all who seek it.

It was a joy to help uplift and celebrate the mothers and seniors of the 37th Ward at Alderman Emma Mitts' annual Mother's Day Extravaganza, on Saturday. All over Chicago, mothers play a vital role in the strength and well-being of our communities, and they deserve to be celebrated every day.

I'm honored to have broken ground alongside our amazing partners at the final stage of development at ParkSide of Old Town, Cabrini-Green. This 99-unit, mixed-income development will bring affordable housing to Cabrini-Green and enable residents who were forced out to return to their community.

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Thrilled to join the Switch On Summer kick-off at the iconic Buckingham Fountain, celebrating 98 years of this Chicago landmark. Thanks to the Chicago Park District for bringing Night Out in the Parks to life, and to ComEd for their continued partnership. #SwitchOnSummer