Mayor's Press Releases
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Aug 21, 2013Mayor Emanuel Cracks Down on the Tobacco Industry Over Marketing of Menthol Tobacco in Continuing Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use Among YouthTobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Cited for Alleged Distribution of Tobacco Coupons Without a License; Board of Health Launches Town Hall Meetings to Consider Further Action
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Aug 20, 2013Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Visit Newly Renovated Jones College PrepWith $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students
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Aug 16, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces Nearly 100,000 Badges Awarded Through Chicago Summer of LearningDue to Success of this Year’s Summer of Learning Program, the City Has Committed to Continue the Program Next Summer
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Aug 16, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces Number of Low Income Residents in Food Deserts has Declined More than 20 PercentCity of Chicago and Partners Continue a Coordinated Strategy to Expand Efforts to Eliminate Food Deserts
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Aug 15, 2013City Announces 4 New Food TrucksNew Food Trucks Serving BBQ Favorites and Frozen Delights Brings the City’s Cook on Board Truck Total to 17
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Aug 10, 2013Nike, Jordan Brand Partner with Chicago Park District to Extend Free Basketball Skills Clinics Across the CityMore Than 1,000 Kids Experienced “Chi League Parks” Programming this Summer; Opportunities will Continue through the End of the Year
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Aug 9, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launch Additional PlayStreets to Get Chicago Children MovingCity of Chicago Partnership Program Designed to Engage Children and Families in Active Play
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Aug 8, 2013Mayor Emanuel, CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett and Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Evelyn Diaz Announce Opening of New Early Learning Education Center in Englewood and Back of the Yards CommunitiesThe Early Education Center Is Part of the $36 Million the Mayor Is Investing in Increasing Access to Early Education Programs