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May 24, 2017
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Villegas Introduce Ordinance Establishing a Certification Program for Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises
May 1, 2017
Department of Buildings Stresses Importance of Building Code Officials During Building Safety Month
Apr 28, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Announces Innovative Development Projects Designed to Create Neighborhood Amenities and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Apr 3, 2017
Registration for the 2017 Vendor Fair Now Open
Jan 26, 2017
City Launches New Online Zoning Map
Dec 14, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance To Hold Contractors, Trade Professionals Accountable For Violating City Regulations
Nov 17, 2016
Open Session Minutes of the October 2016 Board Meeting
Oct 28, 2016
Mayor Emanuel, Department of Procurement Services Report More Than $400 Million In 2016 Contract Payments To Minority, Women Owned Firms
Oct 5, 2016
City Council Approves Ordinances Proposed by Mayor Emanuel, Chairman Austin to Improve Procurement Processes
Oct 9, 2015
City of Chicago Surpasses Mayor Emanuel’s Goal of Installing 100 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes, Commits to More
Jul 23, 2015
CDOT Announces Start Of Project To Transform Argyle Into First Shared Street In Chicago
Jun 12, 2015
City of Chicago Launches Drive Clean Taxi to Spur the Adoption of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Public Passenger Vehicle Fleets
Feb 27, 2015
CDOT Public Way Permit & Digger Modernization Project Underway
Feb 2, 2015
Mayor Emanuel, City of Chicago Officials Provide Update On Continued Winter Weather Response And Efforts To Help Keep Residents Safe
Dec 31, 2014
Part II Zoning Review Fees
Nov 15, 2014
As Winter Chill Takes Hold, Mayor Emanuel Joins City Departments To Remind Residents To Take Precautions During Cold Weather
Oct 29, 2014
Chicago Department of Buildings Announces Expansion of AIC Elevator Inspection Program
Jun 25, 2014
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Burnett, Alderman Pawar And The Chicago For All Coalition Introduce Moratorium On SRO And Residential Hotel Conversions
May 9, 2014
Department of Buildings Reminds Residents of Porch Safety
Nov 1, 2012
Updated Board of Ethics Educational Brochures
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