Modernized Wacker and Congress Interchange are Now Safer and More Efficient for Vehicles and Pedestrians

During School-wide Rally to Celebrate the Team’s Victory, Students Surprise Mayor Emanuel By Singing Happy Birthday

City Ordinance Gives Procurement Preference to Companies Making a Commitment to Electric Vehicles in their Fleets

Portal Includes Interactive Map, Text-For-Information Feature And Comprehensive Information on Hundreds of Early Learning Programs for Children Located Across the City

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Will Bring Hundreds of Jobs in the City; City Will Offer Comprehensive Incentive Program to Support Vehicle Adoption; Major Step Forward as Chicago’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Sector Grows

One-Stop Virtual Center to Greater Facilitate International Trade

50 Residents from 26 Countries Became U.S. Citizens during the Second Naturalization Ceremony in City Council Chambers

New Program Will Be Most Generous Incentive Package in Nation To Incentivize Conversions to Electric Vehicles; Will Include Vouchers Given at Point of Sale

Chicago Residents and Organizations Will Join a National Day of Giving to Improve and Enhance Local Communities throughout the Holiday Season

New Investments and Better Coordination Lead to Doubling of Streets Paved and Water Mains Rebuilt

Multi-department, coordinated effort launched in Spring of 2012 has led to 34 business closures, hundreds of demolitions and new investigations

Centers Are Being Piloted in 12 Schools As Part of the Administration’s Focus on Encouraging Parental Involvement in Their Children’s Education; Pilot Is A Collaboration with Microsoft, United Way and Chicago Public Schools That Helps Parents Develop the Digital Skills they Need to Help Their Children Continue Learning

Mayor Emanuel Also Names Rodrigo Sierra to the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Welcomes the Chicago Bulls to a City of Chicago Practice Facility as West Side Continues Economic Growth and Advancement

Tough, Smart Choices for Second Year in a Row Made Additional Investments Possible without New Taxes, Fines or Fees

Summer Campaign Produced 233,000 Incremental Visits, $207 Million in Spending and New Tax Revenues

Mayor Will Introduce Ordinance This Week That Transitions All of the Vending Machines in City Buildings Into Healthy Vending Machines

Returned TIF Funds from United Airlines Will Foster New Programming; Efforts Directly Support Strategies from Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs; Program Constructed with Complete Cooperation and Support of Labor Unions

Grant Will Create Largest Affordable Wellness Program in the City

$5.6 Million Returned to Chicago, Another $9.7 Million Foregone

City Moving Quickly to Save Chicagoans Money on Energy Bills

Honors the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Turkish Government Authority opens center to bolster bilateral economic relations between the two nations, Create jobs for residents of Chicago and Turkey

Valuable Resources Provided by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

New Initiative Through City Colleges of Chicago Recognizes Military Training and Experience of Returning Veterans, Creates Dedicated Veterans Resource Centers on Every City Colleges Campus, and Establishes An Exclusive Scholarship for Returning Veterans

Chicago Residents Will Have the Opportunity to Apply Onsite for Hundreds of Jobs; New Model Will Bring Together Multiple Agencies and City Services in One Place

Mayor Also Designates Today “Jones College Prep Boys Cross Country Team Day”

Deal with 12 Unions and Over 1,200 Employees Will Reduce Costs by $6.5 Million

Chicago’s idea selected from over 300 submissions to compete for $5 million grand prize

Attached please find press releases announcing various measures approved and introduced to the Chicago City Council today. Below is a list of the releases attached for your convenience:

Walgreen Co. Will Provide “Balance Rewards” Cards Worth $25 to Parents at 70 Schools Across the City Who Participate in Report Card Pick-Up Day; Pilot is Part of New Steps CPS Is Taking to Engage Parents Across the District

82 Principals From Across the District Recognized and Rewarded for Driving Exceptional Outcomes for Students

Property in Roseland Community will be 200th Building Demolished as Part of Mayoral Initiative to Identify, Secure and Demolish Vacant Buildings

UChicago Promise Combines No-Loan Financial Aid Packages, Access and Support Programs to Foster College Success

Recycling, BigBelly Trash Cans and Billboard Initiatives Guarantee Millions in Revenue in 2013, Preserve City’s Historic Integrity, Create New Public Safety Broadcast Network, and Offer Opportunity to Celebrate the Arts

New interactive mapping tool helps residents find free flu shot locations across Chicago throughout the remainder of the flu season

New interactive mapping tool helps residents find free flu shot locations across Chicago throughout the remainder of the flu season

Construction Contracts Smaller to Provide Opportunity for More Firms to Win Business; Include 10% Upfront Payment to Provide Operating Capital Support; Contractors Required to Hold Job Fairs in Neighborhoods