Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.

• Record number: R2026-0025370
• Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
• Status: Final
• Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
• Committee: City Council
• Submitted Date: May 19, 2026
• Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
• Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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This resolution would honor May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.

Who it affects

• Jewish American residents of Chicago: The City Council would formally recognize and honor their heritage during May 2026.

What changes

• May 2026 would be recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.

Where: Chicago

Lobbying and money

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Who lobbied on it

• Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: ENCOURAGE ALDERMAN TO RECOGNIZE MAY AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (1 filing, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Natalie Glick; matched by semantic embedding)
• Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECOGNITION (2 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Jane Charney; matched by semantic embedding)