Mayor's Press Releases
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Jul 2, 2016Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Lineup for Teens in the Park FestivalFree music and arts festival for teens to feature blend of local and well-known talent
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Jul 1, 2016Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago’s Minimum Wage Increases To $10.50Across Chicago 270,000 Workers Are Receiving a Raise; Minimum Wage Increasing to $13 in 2019
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Jun 30, 2016
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Jun 30, 2016Mayor Emanuel Launches New Summer Campaign to Promote Expanded Summer Learning Programming and Activities for Youth Around the City“Explore Chicago, Discover Your Future” campaign to promote more than 200,000 in-person opportunities across the city and an 80 percent increase in digital learning opportunities to ensure children stay safe and engaged this summer
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Jun 29, 2016Congressman Rush, Mayor Emanuel and Community Partners Launch Collaborative Neighborhood Development Program for Greater ChathamGreater Chatham Initiative Designed to Strengthen Four Neighborhoods and Set Them on Upward Path in the 21st Century Economy
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Jun 28, 2016Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District Announce Nike Investment to Provide Specialized Training for 1,500 Park District Recreation Leaders this SummerNike’s Swoosh Summer Academy to Provide Camp Leaders with Training on Positive Sportsmanship to Lead 40,000 Campers this Summer