Mayor's Press Releases
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Feb 5, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Crack Down on Fraudulent Tax PreparersStaggering Percentage of Tax Preparers Not Following the Law Subject to Fines
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Feb 4, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Guggenheim Partners Announce Guggenheim's Expanded Presence in ChicagoFinancial Services Firm Project To Increase Staff by More Than 200 Employees and Expand Economic Opportunity in the City
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Feb 1, 2013Mayor Emanuel Attends First Meeting of the Technology Industry Diversity CouncilSpeaks with Council Members About HisVision for Growth Opportunities for Chicago’s Technology Industry
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Feb 1, 2013Chicago Startup Incubator Excelerate Labs Takes National StageMayor Emanuel Applauds Excelerate Labs’ Merger with TechStars; Chicago Holds its First Technology Diversity Council Meeting
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Jan 31, 2013Mayor Emanuel Meets with Inaugural Class of Chicago Economics Growth FellowsChicago Companies Providing Employees to Serve City Pro Bono
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Jan 31, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Superintendent McCarthy Announce Reassignment of Nearly 200 Police Officers to Area Saturation TeamsOfficers to Focus on Preventing Gun Violence and Gang Crimes; Civilians Hired for Administrative Duties
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Jan 30, 2013Mayor Emanuel Calls on Mutual Funds to Pressure Gun Manufacturers to Embrace Commonsense Gun Safety LawsEmanuel Adding Pressure to Financial Institutions, Pension Funds to Refrain from Offering Financial Services or Investing in Gun Industry
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Jan 30, 2013Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool and Freedman Seating Announce Local Economic Boost and New Jobs In Conjunction With Purchase of New Buses100 new positions supported as local company Freedman Seating will manufacture light-weight seats
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Jan 30, 2013CTA Ridership Reaches Highest Level in 22 YearsMore than 13 million additional rides in 2012
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Jan 29, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Department of Procurement Services Host First Construction Summit for Hundreds of CompaniesFirst-Ever Coordination Among Multiple Government Agencies Saves Time and Money for Businesses; Helps Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises Bid on Upcoming Projects
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Meets With Responsible Retailers Group to Improve Liquor Store Appearance, Safety and QualityLiquor Retailers Asked to Make Aesthetic Improvements; Improve Signage and Product Display in and Around Store; Improve Beverage Selection and Customer Quality; Provide Security and Public Safety During and After Store Operating Hours
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCCPartnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Names Members of Seventh Ward Candidate Screening CommitteeMayor to Meet with Committee on Monday; Evaluation Process to Begin Tuesday
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Jan 25, 2013Mayor Emanuel Calls on Commercial and Investment Banks to Pressure Gun Manufacturers to Embrace Commonsense Gun Safety LawsEncourages Financial Institutions to Refrain from Offering Financial Services to Gun Industry Until the Industry Supports Criminal Background Checks and Ban on Military Weapons
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Jan 24, 2013City of Chicago Receives "A" Grade for Transparency In City SpendingIllinois PIRG Gives City of Chicago Top Score in Report
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Jan 23, 2013Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season with Announcement that City will Increase Funding for Tax Preparation Resources to Help Thousands of Chicago Families Secure Millions in Tax RefundsAdditional $500,000 in New Funding Over the Next Two Years Will Help Provide Resources for Thousands of Chicagoans Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit
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Jan 23, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Outstanding Hotel Performance for 2012Hotel occupancy hits 75 percent, tying record; Hotel tax revenue exceeds $100 million for first time in City's history, up more than $25 million from 2011
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Jan 22, 2013Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Major Expansion Plan for Jones College PrepExpansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013
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Jan 19, 2013Mayor Emanuel Encourages All Mayors to Eliminate Assault Weapon Companies from Pension and Retirement FundsAlso Asks Chicago Sister Agencies to Review Their Portfolios to Sever Ties with Assault Weapons Firms
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Jan 18, 2013City of Chicago Midway Pilot Application Approved by FAA and Request for Qualifications Now Available Online for Potential BiddersCity Posting RFQ Online Today to Test Market Conditions and Possible Revenue Generation from Potential Lease of Midway Airport
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Jan 18, 2013Mayor Emanuel Meets With Delegation Leaders Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf and Under Secretary of State Beata Stelmach of PolandTalks Centered On Opportunities for Greater Collaboration and Economic Development
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Jan 18, 2013City of Chicago Pays Tribute to the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr27th Annual Interfaith Breakfast Honors Chicagoan Timuel D. Black and Congressman John Lewis for their Lifetime of Service to Civil Rights
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Jan 18, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces Process to Appoint Seventh Ward Alderman for City CouncilWebsite Launched this Morning Will Ensure Comprehensive and Open Process
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Jan 15, 2013Mayor Emanuel Joins Civil Rights Leaders in Remembering the Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Calls for Continuing Commitment to Education for Every Child
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Jan 15, 2013Mayor Emanuel Endorses New Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation Introduced In General AssemblySenator Munoz and Representative Acevedo Introduce City-Supported Measures to General Assembly
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Jan 14, 2013Mayor Emanuel Orders Review of Pension and Retirement Funds For Divestment of Assault Weapon CompaniesFunds Will Be Asked To Divest From Companies that Manufacture or Sell Assault Weapons
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Jan 12, 2013Mayor Emanuel and City of Chicago Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday WeekBuildings Will Be Lit Blue from January 13-20 to Honor Dr. King
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Jan 12, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces $100,000 in Scholarship Funds Will Go To Undocumented JROTC Students; Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship Deadline ExtendedStudents Attending the CPS Dreamers Information Day Receive Scholarship Information
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Jan 11, 2013Mayor Emanuel Encourages Chicagoans to Stay Healthy and Get a Flu ShotMayor Got His Flu Shot this Afternoon at the Uptown Neighborhood Health Center
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Jan 11, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces Midway Advisory Panel to Ensure Transparency and Best Practices as City Explores Opportunities at Midway AirportMayor also Articulates Specific Elements of Travelers’ Bill of Rights That Would Be Part of any Agreement at the Airport
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Jan 10, 2013Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Infrastructure Trust Chairman James Bell Announce Appointment of Advisory MembersProven Leaders in Labor, Business and Finance Will Bring Experience, Guidance to Infrastructure Trust Process
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Jan 10, 2013Mayor Emanuel Expands Teacher In the Library Program to All Chicago Public Library LocationsPartnership with Universities Brings Innovative Homework Program to 21 More Branches
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Jan 10, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces 'Summer of Learning' InitiativeInnovative Public-Private Coordination Infuses Learning Into Summer Programs for Children
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Jan 9, 2013Mayor Emanuel Appoints Chicago's First Ever Technology Industry Diversity CouncilProven Leaders in Chicago Technology Economy Will Bring Experience and Networks as Committee Will Help Generate Ideas to Promote Technology Economy for Minorities
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Jan 8, 2013Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Announce Revitalization of Community Policing Program180 Guns Confiscated in First Week of 2013, Demonstrating Need for Stronger Community Partnerships
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Jan 6, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces $2 Million in Neighborhood Park Investments with NATO Legacy FundsFunds will Build New and Improve Existing Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds, Significantly Expand Circus in the Parks Program as Part of “Night Out in the Parks”
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Jan 6, 2013Mayor Emanuel Launches 'Chicago Digital' Website to Connect Public to City's Digital Innovation ProjectsDigital.CityofChicago.org is an online hub for data, tech and social media innovations from Mayor Emanuel’s Office; Public can connect to every City of Chicago official social media account, view multimedia, and discover web and smart phone applications built by Chicago developers