Reforms to City leave policies will increase efficiencies and realize long-term savings for taxpayers

Increased flexibility will save taxpayer dollars.

Campaign pledge to end tax that punishes Chicago businesses honored, phase out will be complete in 2014

City’s more aggressive approach to recovering debt will help deliver $33 million

New educational programs to be better aligned with today's market; implemented in five Chicago high schools during 2012 school year

First quarter report from City-County collaboration highlights savings, additional areas of cooperation

Competition will allow City to provide taxpayers with most efficient service and ultimately expand recycling to more households

510 middle and senior management positions will be reduced by 2012 saving taxpayers more than $34 million dollars

Over Two-Thirds of Overdue Suburban Water Bills Owed to City Will Be Paid by the Beginning of 2013

New system will create higher standards so that all children start kindergarten ready to learn, and will provide parents with easy access to information about the best programs

CHA board will no longer receive compensation

Mayor reiterates Administration’s focus on giving Chicago’s students the tools they need to succeed in a modern, global economy

Initiative will repair 100 rail stations in the next year to provide better service to Chicagoans across the city

Partnership between DirecTV, CCTV4, and city’s hotel community will bring network to nearly 20,000 hotel rooms in Chicago.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announces nearly $1 million in grants to help clean up the river and spur job creation

Program crafted in partnership with labor unions will save millions for Chicago’s taxpayers and improve health of thousands of employees and family members.

Mayor highlights innovative efforts in social media; Chicago is a host city for international week

Interactive online mapping tool increases transparency and accountability by helping Chicago residents further engage with City government

Credit cards cut from over 500 to just 8 as agencies have exceeded requirements

Mayor Commends Chicago Police Department for 20 Percent Reduction in Crime

Unprecedented release of data invaluable resource for community policing organizations, criminal justice research, residents of Chicago

Program to Help to Chicago Businesses to Grow, Create Jobs

Team of innovators to live in Chicago, develop “Open311” service request system as Mayor Emanuel continues commitment to improving service delivery, efficiency and innovative solutions

Staffing company continues rapid hiring and strong commitment to Chicago; focused on redefining job training space in city.

Also announces reforms to City leave policies to increase efficiencies and realize long-term savings for taxpayers

Funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development part of comprehensive plan to renew Grove Parc Plaza

Improved lobbyist payment datasets show clear connection between lobbyist activity and the client paying them to make the connections with City Hall

TIF Reform Task Force presents report to Mayor; calls for increase in efficiency, transparency, and accountability

“Findings and Recommendations for Reforming the Use of Tax Increment Financing in Chicago: Creating Greater Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability”

First-of-its-kind agreement will create jobs, encourage growth and increase cooperation between the City and the University of Chicago

Leading provider of information technology will add to Chicago’s leadership in cloud computing space