Tag Archives: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot

Chicago Department of Aviation introduces ordinance to aid small business concessions at O’Hare and Midway airports hit by COVID-19 pandemic

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Ordinance provides for amended agreements with small businesses proving services to passengers at O’Hare, Midway Chicago, IL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) introduced an ordinance that would permit the CDA to continue to provide relief to concessions operators at O’Hare and Midway International… Read the full press release

Chicago O’Hare Airport Resumes Secure Airside Bus Service for Easier Terminal Transfers

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Secure airside bus service between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3 will resume operation on Wednesday, March 1, further simplifying layovers for the millions of passengers who connect through the nation’s second-busiest airport each year, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced today (02/22/2023). “After having… Read the full press release

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 named Public Project of the Year at HACIA awards banquet for diversity and inclusion

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full press release

Chicago Midway Airport Receives Upgrade to ‘A’ Rating from Standard & Poor’s, Signaling Strong Fiscal Stability

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S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Chicago Midway International Airport Revenue Bond Ratings to ‘A’ From ‘A-” Touting Strong Passenger Recovery Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced, today (02/06/2023), Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) revenue bonds to ‘A’ from ‘A-’ and rated its… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport Unveils Modernized Terminal 5 with 25% Increased Capacity and 75% More Amenities

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Upgraded terminal improves efficiency and enhances passenger experience with expanded gate capacity, amenity space, security checkpoints, and more CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (01/31/2023) to celebrate the grand opening of the new eastern extension of Terminal 5, a major milestone… Read the full press release

Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts

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Chicagoans are invited to submit their nominations for Poet Laureate now through January 18 CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport installs ADA-accessible lactation pods

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CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (12/17/2022) at O’Hare International Airport, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited one of the facility’s vacant newly-installed and ADA-accessible lactation pods that help make expressing breastmilk and pumping less complicated for traveling nursing parents. During her visit to the Mamava-developed pod that helps the travel hub… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named “Best Airport in North America” by Global Traveler (GT) magazine for the 19th consecutive year

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“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 19th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 19th consecutive year and… Read the full press release

O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission marks 25 years of serving their neighboring residents

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The celebration was held in a hangar at O’Hare with ONCC members, Chicago Department of Aviation staff and elected officials Chicago, IL, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted a celebration today (10/26/2022) marking the 25th anniversary of the commission, an international… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport gears up for the busy Fourth of July travel season with seven renovated pedestrian tunnels

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Design and Construction Contractors Used 3D Laser Scans of Tunnels to Facilitate Infrastructural Repairs and Interior Renovations. CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced today (06/27/2022) the reopening of seven renovated pedestrian tunnels beneath the Lower Level Roadway at O’Hare International Airport… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Flair Airlines’ inaugural flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Edmonton, Alberta, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, begins service to the Windy City today (05/17/2022), with the inaugural flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport. The non-stop flight will connect Toronto and Chicago three times weekly. “We’re excited to bring another incredible destination… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Frontier Airlines’ services from Chicago Midway International Airport

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To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is Offering Fares as Low as $59* CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today (April 28, 2022) launches service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Eight of the airline’s 11 new routes begin this week as MDW becomes Frontier’s primary airport in… Read the full press release

Applications now open for the City of Chicago’s 2022 CityArts Program grants for Chicago nonprofit arts organizations

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2022 CityArts Program provides increased support to local arts organizations of all sizes and types including project grants aligned with the #YearofChicagoDance Chicago, IL, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (February 7, 2022) announced applications are open for the City… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named as the “Best Airport in North America” and “Best Airport Dining” by Global Traveler (GT) magazine

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“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 18th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to share that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 18th consecutive year and “Best… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named “Favorite Airport in North America”

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O’Hare International Airport Named Favorite Airport in North America, Favorite Airport Dining and Favorite Airport Shopping; Midway International Airport Declared Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airport CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) proudly announces that O’Hare International Airport was named “Favorite Airport in North America” for the second consecutive year… Read the full press release

CDA honors Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman and the first Native American to earn an aviation license

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CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (07/30/2021) recognized the monumental achievement of Bessie Coleman – the first African American woman and the first Native American to earn an aviation license. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the runway that Bessie paved for a new generation… Read the full press release

10 new concession agreements at O’Hare International Airport to offer passengers with a variety of new low touch amenities

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Chicago, IL, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — At City Council today (July 21, 2021), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot introduced an ordinance providing for 10 new concession agreements at O’Hare International Airport. The agreements follow a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in July 2020 to provide passengers with a variety of new low touch… Read the full press release

“Chicago In Tune”: New citywide festival celebrating Chicago’s diverse and legendary music scene and the 2021 Year of Chicago Music

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Highlights include new “Music Lives Here” historical markers and Record Row concerts; workshops for musicians; Rock, Hip-Hop, House and Latinx music fests in neighborhood parks; and Gospel, Jazz, House and Blues concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes planned expansion of Northeast Cargo Facility at O’Hare International Airport

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Phase III of Aeroterm’s development will create jobs and increase O’Hare’s cargo capacity, which is bursting at the seams CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (01/27/2021) lauded City Council approval of a lease agreement between the City of Chicago and Aeroterm… Read the full press release

City of Chicago and DCASE announce cancellation of events and festivals due to the COVID-19 crisis

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Chicago, IL, 2020-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With regret, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today (April 21, 2020) announced the cancellation of four beloved annual events and what would have been a new citywide celebration of music. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Chicago Memorial Day Parade… Read the full press release

Experience Blues Music at the 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 5-7

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Highlights During the 2020 Year of Chicago Music include: Shemekia Copeland, Candi Staton, Eric Gales, a Celebration of Classic Blues Women, the Bridges to the Blues Youth Showcase, a Kickoff Event at Chess Records and much more Chicago, IL, 2020-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Experience Blues Music “in the Key of Chicago” at the 37th Annual… Read the full press release

City of Chicago opens applications for the 2020 CityArts Program

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Arts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music Chicago, IL, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for… Read the full press release

CDA: O’Hare International Airport named the most-connected airport in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (09/23/2019) announced that O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has once again been named the most-connected airport in the United States for 2019 – the fourth consecutive year it’s earned the distinction. O’Hare was also named the third… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Hainan Airlines’ inaugural service from O’Hare International Airport to Chengdu, China

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — History will be made just after midnight tonight when the inaugural Hainan Airlines flight 706 departs O’Hare bound for Chengdu. This route between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) will make Chicago the first and only interior city in the United States to offer nonstop scheduled passenger… Read the full press release