Chicago News and Media

Chicago News and Media

Statement from Mayor Lightfoot’s Office on Columbus Statues

Mayor’s Press Office    312.744.3334 The City of Chicago—at Mayor Lightfoot’s direction—has temporarily removed the Christopher Columbus statues in Grant Park and Arrigo Park until further notice. This action was taken after consultation with various stakeholders. It comes in response to demonstrations that became unsafe for both protesters and police, as well […]

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Reopening Chicago

Source:CHICAGO.GOV IMPORTANT CHICAGO REOPENING NOTICE As part of our Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions include: Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be […]