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May 23, 2019
Mayor Lightfoot Launches "Our City. Our Safety." Initiative To Promote Resources, Programming And Activities For Memorial Day Weekend
May 17, 2019
City Announces Recipients of the Chicago Taxicab Driver Excellence Award for Exemplary Wheelchair Accessible Service
Apr 10, 2019
City Council Approves $50 Million Expansion and Modernization of DIVVY Bike Share System
Sep 26, 2018
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Celebrates Over 32,000 Youth Jobs At Annual One Summer Chicago Breakfast
Feb 3, 2018
Mayor Emanuel Announces Puerto Rico Trip With Congressman Luis GutiƩrrez On Chicago Stories Podcast
Jun 7, 2017
The City of Chicago Reminds Residents Window Safeguards Are Vital To Child Safety
Feb 15, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins 15 Mayors In Calling On Governor Rauner To Stop The Impasse And Introduce A Balanced State Budget
May 11, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Extension Of Application Period For Summer Job Opportunities
Jul 29, 2015
City Council Approves Appointment Of Lisa Morrison Butler As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Support Services
Jan 6, 2015
Mayor Emanuel Announces City Of Chicago Is Awarded $600 Million For Early Childhood Education Programming
May 17, 2012
Mayor's Community Wrap-Around Strategy
Apr 5, 2012
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Citywide Recycling in 2013
Mar 14, 2012
City Council Passes Graduation Phase-Out Program for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
Feb 29, 2012
Mayor Emanuel Announces the Allocation of Funds from Allied Waste Settlement
May 12, 2010
Beilder School campus park to move forward
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