City of Chicago

Alcohol and illegal substances, weapons of any kind, glass containers, and grills or open flames are all prohibited.

Join the City of Chicago for more free, family-friendly World Cup watch parties this weekend in Daley Plaza! We encourage you to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages to watch the quarterfinals games live outside. Public transportation is recommended.

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Alcohol and illegal substances, weapons of any kind, glass containers, and grills or open flames are all prohibited.

Join the City of Chicago for a free, family-friendly World Cup Watch Party at 7:00pm tonight in Daley Plaza! We encourage you to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages to watch the USA vs. Belgium game outdoors. Public transportation is recommended.

Chicago represents the soul of America, in our triumphs, and our struggles to build a more inclusive democracy. For 250 years, progress has come when working people stood with common purpose, demanding fairness, and building a more perfect union. That spirit lives in @Chicago.

Happy Independence Day, @Chicago! Have a fun day and celebrate safely!

Through @ChiYouthWorks, our unique @StreetsandSan Laborers Trainee Program is setting up the next generation of workers for success and full-time employment with the City of @Chicago in partnership with @LIUNA Laborers' Local 1001 union, these recent @ChiPubSchools graduates will have the opportunity earn almost $90,000 after three years of employment. This Workers' Rights Week, we came together to celebrate the next cohort of graduates, and our newly increased minimum wage of $17.05/hour that now also applies to youth employment programs. @LiUNAchicago

We're responding to an isolated incident impacting parts of the western suburbs & Chicago. No outages — but the grid is under critical strain. Customers: Please reduce energy use now, especially noon–8 p.m. ✅ Raise the thermostat ✅ Turn off unused electronics ✅ Delay laundry & EV charging ✅ Close blinds

Superintendent Larry Snelling has dedicated 34 years to serving the people of Chicago. We thank him for his unwavering commitment to the Chicago Police Department and wish him the best in his next chapter. Before joining the Chicago Police Department, Superintendent Snelling was shaped by this city, growing up on Chicago’s South Side. A proud graduate of Englewood High School, he continued his education at DePaul University before joining the Chicago Police Department in 1992 as a patrol officer in Englewood, the very neighborhood that raised him. Over the course of his career, he served as a sergeant, led Physical Skills and Operations Training at the Chicago Police Academy, served as Commander and Deputy Chief of Area 2, and ultimately rose to lead the department as superintendent. He is a Chicagoan through and through, and his career reflects a lifelong commitment to serving the city he has always called home. We’re grateful for Superintendent Snelling’s dedicated leadership and the work we’ve accomplished together to advance a community safety strategy rooted in strong partnerships and deep community engagement across @Chicago. Leadership may transition, but our commitment to building safe communities and serving our residents with care and compassion does not. As we continue through the summer, the structures, coordination, and partnerships that drive our community safety efforts remain firmly in place. Keeping Chicagoans safe remains our highest priority, and residents can be confident that the comprehensive summer safety plan already underway will continue without interruption. Interim Superintendent Fred Waller, another dedicated veteran of the @Chicago_Police, will lead the department during this transition as the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability begins the search process. Interim Superintendent Waller will be supported by the department’s new First Deputy, Antoinette Ursitti. As members of Superintendent Snelling’s leadership team, they have been instrumental in advancing the strategies that have delivered unprecedented public safety gains for the residents of this city. Both Mayor Johnson and Superintendent Snelling have the utmost confidence in this leadership team moving forward. Together with our officers, community partners, and sister agencies, we’ll continue working every day to ensure Chicagoans and visitors alike can safely enjoy their neighborhoods, parks, festivals, and public spaces throughout the rest of the summer.

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Kenwood United Church of Christ Lakeside Chat. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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The heat waves continues today and is likely to persist through at least Thursday. Periods of thunderstorms are expected to bring some relief from the heat late Thursday and especially Friday into Independence Day.

Another day of extreme heat. If you don't have to be outside, stay indoors, hydrate, check on those most vulnerable to heat and if you need to locate a cooling center contact 3-1-1.

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Chicago Firefighter Graduation. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Extreme Heat Safety Press Conference. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…