New downtown facility will be regional center for multiple businesses, regional conference center.

New technologies allow for greater connectivity between the public and the Mayor’s Office

Highlights Importance of Speed Cameras to Protect Children Near Parks and Schools

Chicago Park District to Waive Field Fees for Community Youth Groups

State Capital Investment to Create More Than 2,700 Jobs, Eliminate Slow Zones, Repair Tracks, Improve Stations on Red and Purple Lines

New ordinance clarifies the rules for banks and property owners

Chicago Restaurant Inspections Now Online, Increasing Transparency and Accountability

Pledge to end tax that punishes Chicago businesses honored, phase out will be complete in 2014

New business for McCormick Place comes in concert with large commitments from hotel industry

CPS Grant Program to Support Charter Schools Launching a Longer School Day in January 2012

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

Programs will engage the private sector and create more opportunities for businesses without any additional cost to taxpayers.

Chicago joins cities across the country for national “Make a Difference Day”

Half a billion dollars of investment in Chicago hotels forthcoming following deal at McCormick Place

Reforms Solidify Chicago’s Position as Most Customer-Friendly Convention and Trade Show Destination in the Country

Hundreds of investors from across the country attend conference to learn about Chicago’s economic opportunities

Demand-driven workforce development program will train job-seekers with essential skills that match real-time business needs.

Third shift will be added at local plant; hundreds of additional jobs created at supplier park across the street.

Fitch’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

Jobs will encompass a variety of client-facing positions across the firm’s assurance, advisory, transaction and tax practices

Streets and Alleys Closed, Basements Flooded Near 47th and Loomis

Upgrades Proposed in the Budget Will Protect Neighborhoods and Homes While Creating 18,000 Jobs

Bi-lateral meeting held Friday afternoon followed by reception and dinner at the Chicago Cultural Center

Reforms, 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

Announcement 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

Reforms and Increased Enforcement for Illegal Signs Expected to Generate $2.5 Million in 2012 Revenue

New policy outlines specific regulations for travel reimbursement, requires employees use public transportation for local travel and will save taxpayers $1 million

Leading health technology provider will also add 100 health kiosks to Chicago and hold national convention in city through 2014

Additional officers, through redeploying detention aides and consolidating police lockups, fulfill Mayor’s commitment to add 1,000 more cops to the beat

New ordinance and proposed statewide legislation will reduce the length of the foreclosure process and help banks comply with existing vacant buildings legislation

Increased enforcement of City policies will decrease waste of taxpayer dollars and increase accountability across City government

Reforms to City leave policies will increase efficiencies and realize long-term savings for taxpayers

Increased flexibility will save taxpayer dollars.