Mayor asks FDA to consider all options to combat menthols up to and including outright ban

Power to move 200-plus employees to the City and add 30 new jobs; will be the 20th Corporate HQ to relocate under Mayor Emanuel

$10 million in grant funding from FAA, $78 million from O’Hare airlines and $3.5 million from Chicago Department of Aviation

Mayor welcomes City Hall staff from 20 cities across the country who want to mimic Chicago’s successful small business strategies. Asks each city to follow Chicago’s lead and make at least one specific commitment that is actionable by the end of the year

Funding from Chicago Department of Aviation to connect unemployed local residents with job opportunities at companies that contract with O’Hare International Airport

Chicago featured as the semi-final location food truck teams vying for the grand prize

Mayor’s Focus on Immigration Reform and Approach to Chicago as a Welcoming City Spotlighted

Mayor Emanuel, AT&T promote the “It Can Wait” campaign ― as more than 20 events raise awareness throughout Illinois today ― including at AT&T Michigan Avenue Flagship store in Chicago

Goal of 22,000 Available One Summer Chicago Job Opportunities for Youth Set for 2014

Comprehensive Plan Lays Out Digital Roadmap that will Allow Chicago to Expand Cutting-Edge Approach to Technology, Creating Jobs and Improving Quality of Life for Residents

20th Headquarters Located in Chicago during Mayor Emanuel’s Administration; Unique Corporate Event Center to Draw Attendees from Around Nation

Establishing “Internet Essentials Learning Zones” to Bring Community Based Partners Together to Eliminate the Digital Divide

Numbers outpace even pre-recession numbers; more than $12 billion impact on economy

Five year, $2 million program equipping students

Visit Highlights Continuing Relationship Between Israel and the City of Chicago

Expected to Expand Pool of Qualified Candidates for Independent Police Review Authority Chief Administrator

Ordinance Creates Safety Zones and Increases Penalties Along CTA Routes, Near Stations and Stops

New Location Co-Located with Back of the Yards High School for Community Campus

New Location Opening in 2015 Current Branch Averages 21,000 Monthly Visitors

Chicago moves from 10th to 9th most visited U.S. city by international visitors according to US Dept. of Commerce; 14.2 percent increase is major step toward Mayor’s goal for international visitors

In next step of administration’s work to expand food access in every part of Chicago, natural and organic grocer to bring fresh, healthy, affordable options and nearly 100 jobs to community gathering place in Englewood; Leon Walker of DL3 to lead development team

Of the five Early College STEM Schools, Michele Clark had the highest growth in Freshman On Track rate from the 2011-12 school year to the 2012-13 school year

At Least 7.5% of Labor From Construction Area for Projects Worth More Than $100,000

New Station Near McCormick Place Part of $92 Million in CTA Station Developments that will Foster Economic Growth Throughout the Near South Side

2.7-Mile Multipurpose Elevated Trail to Open Fall 2014 as Centerpiece of The 606, Linking Five Community Parks and Amenities

Efforts to Reduce Food Deserts Have Reduced Food Deserts in Low-Income Areas by More than 20 Percent; New Release of Data Will Help Communities Join the Fight to Alleviate Food Deserts

Almost $300,000 Donation to One Summer Chicago Program Created 120 Jobs for Young Chicago Students, Adding to the More than 18,000 Youth Job Opportunities the Program Offers

Community Leaders, Planning Experts, Social Service Providers and Government Professionals to Make Recommendations on the Planning and Process for Repurposing Closed School Facilities

Chicago Moves Up Three Rankings from 2012, Recognized for World-Class Business Tourism Industry that Drives More than 130,000 Jobs

New Facility at O’Hare Will Create 3,000 Construction and 100 Permanent Jobs; City’s Second TIFIA Loan Closes for a total of nearly $400 million in Investment;

Program Puts Students on Path to In Demand Jobs in the Medical Profession

CPS Expands Safe Passage Program with 600 New Safe Passage Workers

Mayor Emanuel, University of Illinois, Chicago Ideas Week and World Business Chicago invite technology students from Midwestern universities to apply for 150 slots in the ThinkChicago: Ideas Week 2013 program; By October more than 400 Students will Have Participated in Innovative Program

One of the world’s largest event organizers to access Chicago’s leading convention status and talent base

Tobacco 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

With $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students

Due to Success of this Year’s Summer of Learning Program, the City Has Committed to Continue the Program Next Summer

City of Chicago and Partners Continue a Coordinated Strategy to Expand Efforts to Eliminate Food Deserts

New Food Trucks Serving BBQ Favorites and Frozen Delights Brings the City’s Cook on Board Truck Total to 17