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CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Choose Chicago today announced that applications from 15 community organizations have been approved to participate in the first round of the City’s new Chicago Alfresco program, an integral part of Choose Chicago’s push for more neighborhood tourism and a pillar of the City’s broader initiative to open streets and create places for dining, public life, community, arts, culture, walking, and biking. The applications pro
"Outdoor dining became a lifeline for many of our restaurants last year, which makes today's announcement all the more exciting," said Mayor Lightfoot. "I am thrilled that so many community organizations across our city have stepped up to participate in Chicago Alfresco and improve their neighborhoods by creating and enhancing spaces for residents to enjoy themselves in. With more and more proposals, Chicago Alfresco will only build on the success we have had with similar initiatives, beautify our city, and