Mayor's Press Releases
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Oct 29, 2017Mayor Emanuel and CPD Release Second Gun Trace ReportNew UofC Crime Lab Analysis Shows Crime Gun Sources, Supports Passage of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill
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Oct 28, 2017Mayor Emanuel Joined Local Officials to Break Ground on the New Dore Elementary SchoolCurrent Dore Elementary School building will be utilized for preschool programming
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Oct 28, 2017Mayor Emanuel Joins Local Officials to Break Ground on Annex at Mark Sheridan Math and Science Academy9,000 square foot annex will house a science room and gymnasium
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Oct 27, 2017
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Oct 27, 2017Mayor Emanuel Unveils the First Public Art PlanRecommendations serve to advance public art throughout the city
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Oct 27, 2017Mayor Emanuel Joins Comcast to Announce Major Investment in CPL BranchesComcast investment will includes “Experience Labs” at three neighborhood branch libraries and expansion of Internet Essentials program for qualifying Chicagoans
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Oct 27, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Investments to Strengthen Food SafetyMore sanitarians, increased restaurant inspections support resident health
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Oct 26, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion of Predictive Crime Strategy to OgdenCPD’s predictive crime fighting strategy supports officers in District 10
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Oct 25, 2017Chicago Mayor Emanuel and DHL Open New $10 Million International Air Shipment Facility at O'HareDHL selects Chicago-O’Hare’s burgeoning northeast air cargo facility to establish its third U.S. air gateway
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Oct 24, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Andrea Zopp to Head World Business ChicagoMove Builds on the Mayor’s Work to Drive Inclusive Growth in Every Corner of the City, Strengthens Chicago’s Bid for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
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Oct 24, 2017Mayor Emanuel Joins Peapod to Announce Company is Relocating Corporate Headquarters to ChicagoLarger Location and Access to Talent Will Help Leading Online Grocer Continue to Grow
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Oct 24, 2017Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on Innovative Food Business Incubator in East Garfield ParkThe Hatchery Chicago Will Create Hundreds of Jobs and Support City’s Food Entrepreneurs
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Oct 23, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces 14,020 Invited to Take Police Entry ExamSuccessful recruitment efforts lead to diverse application pool as CPD implements hiring plan
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Oct 23, 2017Mayor Emanuel and CTA Open New Wilson StationhouseNew Stationhouse Marks Major Milestone in $203 million Wilson Station Reconstruction Project; Will Provide Riders with a Faster, Easier and More Convenient Experience
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Oct 22, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces 17 Cities Now Host EPA Climate Change InformationAs the federal government continues to strip climate change facts from its websites, Chicago calls on other cities to join in hosting information on local sites and adding additional climate data to its servers
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Oct 20, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Governor Rauner Announce Sites Proposed in Joint Bid for Amazon HQ2Sites Highlight Strength and Diversity of Chicago Region; Provide Ideal Location Options for Amazon’s Future Growth and Investment
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Oct 19, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Milestone in Development of New Englewood High SchoolMinority-owned contractors will complete the design and construction for state-of-the-art south side high school
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Oct 19, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week 2017Sixth Annual Program Welcomes 200 Top Technology, Business and Design Students to Chicago
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Oct 18, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Five New Early Childhood Education Programming SitesInvestment of $1.8M in 2018 budget will allow an additional 600 children access to High-quality early childhood education
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Oct 18, 2017Mayor Emanuel Releases 2018 Budget ProposalBalanced budget features investments in public safety improvements, additional resources for Chicago’s youth & continued neighborhood growth
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Oct 17, 2017Walgreens to Establish New Technology Center of Excellence in the Sullivan CenterCompany to Double Number of Employees in Downtown Chicago Office with 300 Additional Positions
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Oct 17, 2017
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Oct 16, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces 82 Officers Deployed to the DistrictsCity makes progress on CPD hiring plan
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Oct 16, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Governor Rauner Announce Submission of Bid for Amazon HQ2Joint Bid Demonstrates Strength of Illinois’ Workforce and Diverse Economy, Ability to Support Amazon’s Future Growth
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Oct 13, 20172018 Budget to Include Expanded Investments in Rodent ControlFive Additional Crews Dedicated Solely to Rodent Baiting; $500,000 More Funding for Black Garbage Carts
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Oct 13, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Alderman Michael Zalewski Break Ground on Annex for Byrne Elementary SchoolAnnex will house 16 new classrooms, including a science room, a music room and a library
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Oct 12, 2017Mayor Emanuel, CDOT and CTA Announce Critical Federal Funding is Secured for New State and Lake Train StationProject Will Deliver a Modern, Fully-Accessible Station in the Loop
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Oct 12, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Alderman Walter Burnett Break Ground on Annex for Skinner West Elementary SchoolAnnex will house 22 classrooms, a computer lab, a science lab, an art room and a multi-purpose room
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Oct 12, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Brazier Foundation Open Business Trade School and Manufacturing FacilityBSD Industries to Provide Hands-On Robotics Training to South Side Residents
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Oct 11, 2017Mayor Emanuel's Drive Electric Chicago Effort Gets $15 Million Grant for Electric Vehicles and Charging StationsMayor Emanuel Is Leading the Fight against the Trump Administration’s Attempts to Gut Environmental Protections and Deny Climate Science
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Oct 10, 2017
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Oct 10, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Step Towards Construction of Public Safety Training AcademyIssues Request for Qualifications to Design, Build and Finance State of the Art Training Facility in West Garfield Park
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Oct 9, 2017
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Oct 8, 2017Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Chicago Energy Rating System for Large BuildingsProposal creates a four-star system rating the energy performance of buildings over 50,000 sq. ft.
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Oct 6, 2017Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Aviation Break Ground on New Security Checkpoint Project at MidwayNew 80,000 square foot security hall to double TSA screening capacity, further improve security wait times and efficiency at Midway
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Oct 5, 2017Mars Food Opens New North America Headquarters in ChicagoHome of UNCLE BEN’S® and Organic SEEDS OF CHANGE® Joins Goose Island Mars Associates