Reforms Cut Chicago License Types from 117 to 49; Eliminates Unnecessary Red Tape, Establishes New Inspector Tools for Simpler, Smarter Licensing System that Better Serves All Small Businesses

City of Chicago Encourages Chicagoans Across the City to Participate in Service Projects

Joint Delegation From World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International Travels to Moscow to Strengthen International Business Development Efforts and Cultural Ties

Long-Term Philanthropic and Lease Commitments to Chicago Also in Place

Key Focus of Economic Strategy will be Shipping Chicago Goods Overseas to Create Jobs and Economic Growth Domestically

State Grant to Upgrade Chicago River Treatment Plants

Crucial Infrastructure Upgrades are Key Elements of Building a New Chicago Program

City seeks qualified forestry businesses to service up to 20,000 parkway trees annually

Outlines New Initiatives Designed to Target Gangs and Drug Dealers

After Input from Parents and Teachers, Elementary Schools Adopt 7 Hour Day Next Year

Performance Space to be Available to All CPS Schools, House Additional Arts Groups

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton announces students from conflict regions to visit U.S., participate in 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates

New Website Details Jobs and Programs Offered by City, Cook County, Sister Agencies and Non-Profits

Street Improvements are Crucial Infrastructure Upgrades in Building a New Chicago Program

Features include a “Property Tax Calculator” and “Debt Ticker” to Illustrate Significant Financial Burdens Chicago Taxpayers Face if Pension Reforms Aren’t Achieved

Competitive Bidding Saves $2.2 Million in Recycling Service Costs in Six Months Supporting Plan to Expand to 340,000 Additional Households

Mayor Sets Goal of Moving Into Top Five of American Cities in International Visitors; Announces Chicago Will Host Pow Wow in 2014.

Crucial Infrastructure Upgrade is Key Element of Building a New Chicago Program

Roadway Project Part of “Building a New Chicago” Infrastructure Investment Program

Cut Violence in Half by 2020; Create a City Where Youth Are Safe, Healthy and Educated

Asks Sister Agencies to Bring Standards in Line with City and Implement a Full Prohibition on All Gifts from Outside Vendors

Wrigley Field Marquee Set to Go Dark for One Hour to Raise Awareness About Climate Change

Comprehensive, Coordinated Revitalization of City Infrastructure Will Create 30,000 Jobs Over Three Years While Improving City Infrastructure

Sunshine Review Gives City of Chicago Website the Sunny Award and A+ Grade for Government Transparency

As a Direct Result of McCormick Place Reforms Negotiated by Mayor Emanuel, Show Will Leave Las Vegas and Come to Chicago

New Program Will Spur Job Creation by Allowing Businesses to Save Time and Money While Eliminating Bureaucracy

Multiple Weapons Seized with More than $1.6 Million in Illegal Drugs in Lawndale; Gang-Controlled Drug Market Dismantled and Offenders Charged in Austin

World Summit Host Committee announces high-profile moderators for the three-day peacemaking event this April

University of Chicago Study Recognized IB Programme for its Success in Preparing Students for College

Chicago and Shanghai Sign Agreement to Promote Each City’s Economic Opportunities

Through innovative collaboration, merged data will lead to better services, access to vital information and further innovation

Additional 10,000 People Will be Eligible for Wellness Program, Pushing City into Lowest Cost Bracket and Increasing Taxpayer Savings

Sean Penn to receive annual Peace Summit Award at April summit

Western Union to Fund Innovative Series Promoting Small Business in Immigrant Communities; Company Also Makes $25,000 Donation to Illinois DREAM Fund

Costly Down Payment Requirements Have Deterred Those Facing Economic Hardship from Entering into Payment Plans to Eliminate their City Debt; City Estimates Additional $2.5 Million in Debt from Increased Compliance

City to Partner with Alta Bicycle Share to Build and Operate Bike Share Program

First $7 Million in Private Funds Raised to Begin Final Design and Construction of Bloomingdale Trail; Exelon Makes Leadership Gift of $5 Million, Boeing and CNA Contribute $1 Million Each

Joyce Foundation and Sierra Club will Finance Effort to Develop Plan; Delta Institute Will Lead Process That Will Include Community Groups, Labor, Elected Officials, and Others

Mayor Bloomberg Calls on All C40 Cities to Join; Mayor Emanuel to Chair Infrastructure Finance Network

Cities Say They are Ready to Lead Efforts to Green the Economy During OECD Roundtable of Mayors and Ministers

Funds Will Support 20,000 Additional Youth Opportunities with Parks and Summer Job Programs; 50 New Cadets Will Double June Police Academy Class