Mayor's Press Releases
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Nov 2, 2011Mayor Emanuel Commends City Council for Passage of Revisions to Vacant Building OrdinanceNew ordinance clarifies the rules for banks and property owners
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Nov 2, 2011Mayor Emanuel Eases Restaurant Inspections for Low-Risk Food Establishments and Improves Inspection EfficiencyChicago Restaurant Inspections Now Online, Increasing Transparency and Accountability
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Nov 2, 2011Mayor Emanuel Applauds City Council for Ending Head Tax for Chicago BusinessesPledge to end tax that punishes Chicago businesses honored, phase out will be complete in 2014
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Oct 28, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces New Trade Show Commits to McCormick Place, Many Existing Trade Shows Renew Contracts Following Labor SettlementNew business for McCormick Place comes in concert with large commitments from hotel industry
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Oct 27, 2011Mayor Emanuel, Charter Operators Announce Longer School Day for Charter Schools CitywideCPS Grant Program to Support Charter Schools Launching a Longer School Day in January 2012
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Oct 25, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Three Dozen New and Expanded Grocery Stores in Communities Across Chicago, Creating More Than 2000 Jobs and Reducing "Food Desert" Acreage in Low-Income Communities by 20%Also announces agreement between local growers and grocery stores to buy and sell produce in local stores; new farmers markets in neighborhoods that lack them
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Oct 24, 2011Mayor Emanuel Launches Two New Programs Designed to Encourage Growth in Small, Women-Owned and Minority-Owned BusinessesPrograms will engage the private sector and create more opportunities for businesses without any additional cost to taxpayers.
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Oct 22, 2011One Good Deed Chicago Announces "Good Grows: A Day of Service" at Douglas ParkChicago joins cities across the country for national “Make a Difference Day”
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Oct 21, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Commitments by Chicago Hotels to Invest in Refurbishments and RevitalizationsHalf a billion dollars of investment in Chicago hotels forthcoming following deal at McCormick Place
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Oct 21, 2011Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn Announce Historic Agreements to Preserve McCormick Place ReformsReforms Solidify Chicago’s Position as Most Customer-Friendly Convention and Trade Show Destination in the Country
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Oct 20, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel Addresses City's First Chicago Investor ConferenceHundreds of investors from across the country attend conference to learn about Chicago’s economic opportunities
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Oct 20, 2011Mayor Emanuel and President Preckwinkle Announce City-County Merger in Workforce DevelopmentDemand-driven workforce development program will train job-seekers with essential skills that match real-time business needs.
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Oct 19, 2011Mayor Emanuel Lauds United Auto Workers Approval of Labor Contract with Ford Motor Company and Creation of 1,200 Jobs for ChicagoansThird shift will be added at local plant; hundreds of additional jobs created at supplier park across the street.
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Oct 18, 2011All Three Ratings Agencies Affirm Chicago Bond Ratings on Heels of Mayor Emanuel's 2012 Budget ProposalFitch’s, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s Point Toward Chicago’s Diverse Economic Landscape, Administration’s Budget-balancing Efforts and Focus on Addressing Structural Deficit
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Oct 18, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces 500 New Jobs for Chicagoans at Ernst & YoungJobs will encompass a variety of client-facing positions across the firm’s assurance, advisory, transaction and tax practices
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Oct 15, 201191-Year Old Water Main Bursts on Chicago's Southside Demonstrating the Need to Invest in the City's Water InfrastructureStreets and Alleys Closed, Basements Flooded Near 47th and Loomis
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Oct 14, 2011Mayor Emanuel and Department of Water Management Commissioner Tom Powers Highlight the Need for Investments in Chicago's InfrastructureUpgrades Proposed in the Budget Will Protect Neighborhoods and Homes While Creating 18,000 Jobs
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Oct 14, 2011Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak and First Lady of Korea Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok to ChicagoBi-lateral meeting held Friday afternoon followed by reception and dinner at the Chicago Cultural Center
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Oct 12, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel Outlines 2012 Budget Proposal to Secure Chicago's FutureReforms, efficiencies will save taxpayers $417 million, prevent increase in property, sales taxes. New Infrastructure initiative will create 18,000 jobs in next 10 years. $20 million in Rainy Day fund gets City back on path to financial security
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Oct 11, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Accenture Will Create 500 New High-Tech JobsAnnouncement made during Chicago Ideas Week; Accenture to Help Advance Chicago’s Global Reputation as a Center for Technology and Innovation by Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
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Oct 9, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces New Billboard Inspections ReformsReforms and Increased Enforcement for Illegal Signs Expected to Generate $2.5 Million in 2012 Revenue
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Oct 8, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces New City Employee Mileage Reimbursement and Local Transportation Policy to Increase Efficiency and AccountabilityNew policy outlines specific regulations for travel reimbursement, requires employees use public transportation for local travel and will save taxpayers $1 million
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Oct 7, 2011Mayor Emanuel and Merge Healthcare Announce an Additional 200 New Jobs to ChicagoLeading health technology provider will also add 100 health kiosks to Chicago and hold national convention in city through 2014
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Oct 6, 2011Mayor Emanuel and Superintendent McCarthy Announce the Redeployment of 138 Police Officers to Communities Across ChicagoAdditional officers, through redeploying detention aides and consolidating police lockups, fulfill Mayor’s commitment to add 1,000 more cops to the beat
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Oct 5, 2011City of Chicago Reaches Compromise with Banks to Clean Up Vacant Properties and Protect NeighborhoodsNew ordinance and proposed statewide legislation will reduce the length of the foreclosure process and help banks comply with existing vacant buildings legislation
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Oct 5, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Plan to Recoup $3 Million in City Employee DebtIncreased enforcement of City policies will decrease waste of taxpayer dollars and increase accountability across City government
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Oct 5, 2011City Council Adopts City Employee Vacation ReformReforms to City leave policies will increase efficiencies and realize long-term savings for taxpayers
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Oct 5, 2011City Council Approves Resolution that Allows Joint Procurement with Other GovernmentsIncreased flexibility will save taxpayer dollars.
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Oct 5, 2011
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Oct 5, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces Plan to Eliminate the Head Tax for Chicago BusinessesCampaign pledge to end tax that punishes Chicago businesses honored, phase out will be complete in 2014
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Oct 5, 2011Mayor Rahm Emanuel: No More Free RidesCity’s more aggressive approach to recovering debt will help deliver $33 million
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Oct 4, 2011Mayor Emanuel Announces IBM Grant to Reinvigorate Chicago's K-12 Schools and City Colleges, Help Increase Student Readiness for 21st Century JobsNew educational programs to be better aligned with today's market; implemented in five Chicago high schools during 2012 school year