1871 Members Caremerge, MarkITx, RocketTravel, SimpleRelevance, Tempesta Media and Whittl Raise Combined $8+ Million in Capital Investments in Past 3 Months Alone; 3 Companies Become Alumni

Playgrounds are First of 300 Aging Playgrounds to be Rebuilt as Part of New Investments in Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Areas Throughout the City

GE Announces that it will manufacture smart meters in Chicago, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

Through Municipal Aggregation Agreement, Chicago’s More Than Two Million Customers Will Reduce the City’s Carbon Footprint by 16%

Over 70 Individuals from 32 Countries Presented with Citizenship Certificates at Fifth City of Chicago Naturalization Ceremony

Mayor Emanuel to Launch Open Process to Select Replacement

Inclusion in Online MLS System Will Increase Value of Energy Efficiency in Home Sales

If Children Read 2 Million Books This Summer, Mayor and Idonije Will Participate in the Annual Chicago “Polar Plunge”

Six Weeks In, Project is On Track and Proceeding Smoothly

City Urges Continued Cooperation from Public to Eradicate Rodents from Communities

Over 140 Organizations Have Joined Citywide Initiative to Keep Kids Learning While School Is Out; Children Can Earn Over 1,000 Digital “Badges” for Completing Different Activities Across the City

Expanded Access to Food Assistance Network of 77 New Food Pantry Locations Provides More Than 440,000 Additional Meals in First Four Months

Chicago Neighborhoods to Enjoy First Weekend of Summer with Free Sundays for the First Time Since the Meters Deal Began; CPM Completes Meters Switch Nearly a Week Ahead of Schedule

Fans Encouraged to Use Public Transportation; Backpacks Restricted at Rally; No Coolers Allowed

Rally in Hutchinson Field Following a Parade from United Center

Chicago Youth Gain Access to Enrichment, Education and Mentoring Opportunities

City Expanding Postings to Include Both Winning and Losing Bids Online for All Competitive Low Bid Contracts

As the Largest Convention Center in North America, McCormick Place is the First Top-Tier Convention Destination to Achieve Distinction

Procurement Event Promotes Continued Transparency, Increased Competition and Participation

Quazzo Brings Unique Combination of Local and National Experience as a Lifelong Advocate for Quality Education

600 of the Nation’s Top Engineering and Computer Science Students Apply for the Summer Initiative; 100 will be Chosen to Participate.

Hotel Occupancy sets near record May, Driven by Record Growth in Leisure Tourism

Up to Seven Food Trucks Each Night will Operate During Concerts in Grant Park, July 10-14

New food truck additions will serve a full range of tasty offerings with breakfast favorites, pizza and gelato

Continuous Walkway to Connect Lake Michigan to Confluence of the Three River Branches

35-40 Jobs Being Added in Chicago Immediately; Company May Double Office Over Time; Positions for Growth in Critical Area

Over 190,000 Opportunities to Participate in Educational and Recreational Activities for Young Adults

Culinary Students Win Honorable Mention For Best Presentation in “Cooking up Change” Healthy Cooking Contest in Washington D.C.

Announced at Ribbon Cutting for the Server Farm Realty Center on the South Side

More than 10 Percent Growth in Overnight Leisure Travel Fueled Significant Visitation Gains

Students Recognized During the Screening of the Immigration Documentary “The Dream is Now” that Shares the Stories of Undocumented Youth featuring an Undocumented Graduate of Marine, Math and Science Academy

Chicago River Boathouses Will Provide Direct River Access, Concessions, Restrooms, and Storage; Boathouse Dedication Part of “Shall We Gather at the River” Festivities in Partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nike, Chicago Park District Partner to Deliver Free Clinics in Neighborhoods Across the City

World’s Largest E-Commerce Trade Show Signs Deal to Remain at Chicago’s McCormick Place through 2020, Cementing City’s Reputation as an Epicenter of Technology

Kids Encouraged to Read Books and Participate in STEAM Activities Across the City as Part of Summer of Learning