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Oct 2, 2017
Mayor Emanuel, Congressman Gutierrez Convene Chicago Leaders To Discuss Relief Efforts To Puerto Rico
Aug 26, 2017
City Launches Campaign to Promote Community Service Centers
Jul 31, 2017
Chicago Department of Aviation and airberlin Announce New Service Between Chicago and Dusseldorf
Jun 7, 2017
The City of Chicago Reminds Residents Window Safeguards Are Vital To Child Safety
Mar 16, 2017
Public Notice and Agenda of the March 2017 Special Board Meeting
Feb 15, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins 15 Mayors In Calling On Governor Rauner To Stop The Impasse And Introduce A Balanced State Budget
Jan 23, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Community To Open Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter
Nov 18, 2016
Board Unveils Searchable Database of Advisory Opinions
Nov 1, 2016
Mayor Emanuel, Department of Procurement Services Introduce Ordinances To Expand City-Based Business Preference and Mentoring Program
Oct 13, 2016
City Of Chicago's Domestic Violence Texting Campaign To Educate Youth During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Aug 12, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces City's Largest Jobs Program Provided More Than 30,000 Youth Opportunities This Summer
May 16, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Launches City’s First Universal Preschool Application To Help Families Enroll In Early Learning
May 11, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Extension Of Application Period For Summer Job Opportunities
Apr 25, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Pilot To Address Chronic Homelessness With Viable Housing Options For Residents
Apr 5, 2016
CDOT Announces Paving Season Off To An Early Start Thanks To Improved City Streets And Warmer Winter
Apr 1, 2016
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Summer Registration To Begin April 4 At 9 AM
Mar 31, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Launches Citywide Task Force To Reduce Homelessness Citywide
Feb 8, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Streamlines Chicago's Early Learning System To Expand Access To Full Day Programs And Simplify Enrollment
Oct 14, 2015
TIF Approved for South Side School Improvement Projects
Jul 29, 2015
City Council Approves Appointment Of Lisa Morrison Butler As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Support Services
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