Ordinance Modernizes Municipal Heliport Regulation, Improves Heliport Construction and Fire Prevention Safety Standards, Brings Municipal Standards in Line with State and Federal Rules

First in the Nation Institute Will Train New Microlenders and Spur More Than $20 Million in Annual Business Revenue, Creating Nearly 1000 Small Business Jobs Over Next Four Years

Will Fill Seat Vacated by James Reynolds

Ordinance Streamlines Restaurant Inspection Process and Launches Self-Certification Pilot Program

Amendments Clarify Process, Allows Public Assemblies to Become Parades Without Penalty

New Projects Will Provide Nearly 240 Units of Senior, Family and Supportive Housing

Comprehensive Reform Package Targets Safety and Passenger Experience While Benefitting Drivers and Modernizing Industry

Announces New Green Line Station at Cermak; Other Stations That Will Undergo Total Rehabilitations

City Nearly Doubles Revenue from 2010, $4.6 Million More Expected in 2012

Online Forum Allows the Mayor and Residents to Connect in a Conversation about Education

Four Applications Received from Two Organizations Applying for Parade and Event Permits; City Will Provide Sound and Resources at Official Protest Area

New Website Will Provide an Interactive Forum for all Residents to Contribute Their Ideas and Give Feedback on How Best to Improve Ethics Rules Governing City Government

City Departments Must Propose Projects that Show Improvements in Service Delivery, Revenue Gains or Increased Efficiencies; Funds Will Go Toward Projects Dedicated to Reducing Time People Wait for City Services – Helping Small Businesses and Home Owners

Coyote Continues Expansion in Chicago’s Green Exchange with Cutting-Edge Jobs in Transportation and Logistics

University of Chicago Urban Education Lab to Evaluate Full School Day

CPS Capital Program will Improve Facilities and Technologies at 439 Schools; Benefit 285,000 Students

Vacant Buildings Surveyed in First Three Zones; Interventions to Begin in Next Three Zones

City Comptroller ahead of schedule for planned 2012 bank debt collection; Only $1.1 Million Remains

More than $83 Million in Savings Reached through Measures Announced in May

Best practice from Noble Network of Charter Schools will be replicated throughout CPS system

CTA Blue Line and Chicago Bike Share Program to Benefit

Ordinance will benefit motorists with disabilities, increase penalties for placard abuse

First in the nation institute will train new microlenders and spur more than $20 million in annual business revenue, create nearly 1000 small business jobs over next four years

New ordinance modernizes municipal heliport regulation, improves heliport construction and fire prevention safety standards, brings municipal standards in line with state and federal rules

Comprehensive reform package to modernize industry, targeting safety and passenger experience while benefitting drivers

Diplomatic summits will be hosted in Chicago next May

Mayor announces both curfew enforcement and school attendance numbers are up

Initial focus on health care and transportation/logistics will kick off innovative system that will better train Chicago’s workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow