Mayor's Press Releases
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Dec 3, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago Has Won $750,000 Federal Grant to Help Residents and Businesses Install Solar PanelsSunShot Grant from U.S. Department of Energy received in partnership with the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Environmental Law and Policy Center and West Monroe Partners, as city seeks leadership in rooftop solar development
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Dec 2, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces that Chase Will Add 400 New High-Paying Jobs in Downtown ChicagoPositions are available immediately; Chase will hold a job fair Tuesday to interview candidates.
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Dec 2, 2011Mayor Emanuel Joins Homeless Advocates to Announce the Revitalization of Chicago's Plan to End HomelessnessPlan 2.0 will reflect evaluation findings, best practices and evolving needs of homeless; new youth shelter and adult day program also announced
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Dec 1, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel Commemorates World AIDS DayEvents Around the City Honor Those Living with AIDS, HIV
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Dec 1, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Outpatient Care Pavilion Will Bring More than 1,300 New Jobs to ChicagoNew million-square foot facility will centralize services, streamline the patient experience, and provide large economic impact throughout the City
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Nov 29, 2011Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Brizard Announce More Chicago Turnaround Schools to Boost Academic Success and Student Performance for Students Across ChicagoSix of 10 proposed turnarounds to be managed by Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) next year, whose students’ academic gains on the ISAT were more than double that of the district last year
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Nov 23, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Zaldwaynaka "Z" Scott as the New Chairman of the Chicago Housing Authority BoardAlso nominates Carlos Ponce to CHA Board
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Nov 21, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel CTA President Forrest Claypool Announce Installation of Security Cameras at 'L' Stops Has Been Completed Ahead of ScheduleSuperintendent McCarthy highlights new cameras as a valuable crime fighting tool for police
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Nov 18, 2011Mayor Emanuel Names Appointees to Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityFinancial acumen and track record to assist with reforms
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Nov 17, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Will Convene in ChicagoChicago selected as first North American city to host Nobel Laureates, global dignitaries for annual summit on human rights, peace and individual activism
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Nov 17, 2011Mayor Emanuel Joins Community Members at New Save-A-Lot Store in City of ChicagoOpens 6th store located in a food desert to increase neighborhood access to healthy, fresh foods
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Nov 17, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces City's Firefighters Agree to Join City's Wellness ProgramMajor element of 2012 budget will benefit from addition of more than 8,500 firefighters and spouses; will improve health and quality of life for City’s first responders
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Nov 17, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces City has Recovered Over $1 Million of Debt Owed to the City by City and Sister Agency EmployeesIncreased accountability across City departments and enforcement of existing City policies is helping to realize the goals outlined the 2012 budget
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Nov 17, 2011Mayor Emanuel to City Leaders: Time to Start ImplementationMayor Emanuel outlines standards to hold City leaders accountable for implementing the 2012 budget
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Nov 16, 2011City Council Approves Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2012 Budget PlanReforms and efficiencies will save taxpayers more than $406 million; New Infrastructure initiative will create 18,000 jobs in next 10 years; $20 million in Rainy Day fund gets City back on path to financial security
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Nov 16, 2011
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Nov 16, 2011
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Nov 16, 2011Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance to Eliminate Fraudulent Use of Disability PlacardsOrdinance would benefit motorists with disabilities, increase fines for parking scofflaws
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Nov 16, 2011
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Nov 16, 2011Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Lawson Products to ChicagoSuburban company will move 400 jobs, corporate headquarters to the city.
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Nov 15, 2011City of Chicago Signs Energy Efficiency AgreementProgram will save taxpayer money by greening city buildings
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Nov 14, 2011Mayor Emanuel, CPS Unveil Interactive Online Map Where Public Can View All School Progress Report Cards Providing Detailed School Performance DataSchool Progress Report Cards Also Available to Parents During Report Card; Pickup for Regular Track Schools on Wednesday and Thursday
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Nov 13, 2011Mayor Emanuel Commends City Colleges of Chicago for Expansion of Dual Enrollment Program for Chicago Public Schools StudentsDual Enrollment Program Doubles in Size; More than 2,000 Students a Year to Earn Free College Credit While in High School
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Nov 9, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel Urges Passage of Map-21 Federal Transportation Law By Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeBipartisan Proposal Maintains Funding to Repair Infrastructure
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Nov 9, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Procurement ReformsIncreased disclosure rules mark another step in ongoing process of insuring transparency in City government
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Nov 8, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Procurement ReformsIncreased disclosure rules mark another step in ongoing process of insuring transparency in City government
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Nov 8, 2011Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool Unveil New Rail CarsThe 5000-Series Car Scheduled to Make Official In-Service Debut on the Pink Line
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Nov 8, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Dow Will Relocate Approximately 400 Jobs to ChicagoNew downtown facility will be regional center for multiple businesses, regional conference center.
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Nov 7, 2011Mayor Emanuel Launches First Official Mayor's Office Google+ PageNew technologies allow for greater connectivity between the public and the Mayor’s Office
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Nov 7, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Medical Professionals, Elected Officials and Community Leaders Urge Passage of Automated Speed Enforcement LegislationHighlights Importance of Speed Cameras to Protect Children Near Parks and Schools
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Nov 5, 2011"Take the Field" Initiative Opens Three Public Athletic Fields in Underserved Areas Funded by Public-Private ResourcesChicago Park District to Waive Field Fees for Community Youth Groups
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Nov 3, 2011Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn Announce $1 Billion to Rebuild CTA's Busiest Train LineState Capital Investment to Create More Than 2,700 Jobs, Eliminate Slow Zones, Repair Tracks, Improve Stations on Red and Purple Lines