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Mar 29, 2017
City Council Approved New Citywide Emergency Homeless Assessment And Response Center
Feb 15, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins 15 Mayors In Calling On Governor Rauner To Stop The Impasse And Introduce A Balanced State Budget
Feb 14, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Covenant House To Launch New Shelter And Services For Homeless Youth In Chicago
Jan 26, 2017
City Of Chicago Conducts Annual Point In Time Count Of Homeless Population
Jan 23, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Community To Open Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter
Jan 21, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Reminds Residents That Free Income Tax Preparation Help Is Available Across 19 Sites
Dec 20, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Urges Residents To Plan Ahead On Filing Federal Income Taxes With New Ad Campaign
Dec 14, 2016
City Council Approves Budget Amendment To Support Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Legal Protection Fund
Nov 13, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today reiterated Chicago’s commitment to being a sanctuary city for immigrants
Oct 13, 2016
City Of Chicago's Domestic Violence Texting Campaign To Educate Youth During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 4, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Program To Employ And Deliver Services To 100 Homeless Individuals
Sep 12, 2016
City Of Chicago Announces A 13 Percent Decrease In Homelessness Since 2015
May 16, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Launches City’s First Universal Preschool Application To Help Families Enroll In Early Learning
May 11, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Extension Of Application Period For Summer Job Opportunities
Apr 25, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Pilot To Address Chronic Homelessness With Viable Housing Options For Residents
Mar 31, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Launches Citywide Task Force To Reduce Homelessness Citywide
Feb 11, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Opens Wings Metro Shelter And Safe House For Families Touched By Domestic Violence
Feb 10, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Announces Initiative To Ensure More Job Opportunities For Minority And Women Workers
Feb 10, 2016
Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance To Support Home Buyers And Strengthen Neighborhoods Across Chicago
Feb 9, 2016
Mayor Emanuel, CHA Announce New Affordable Housing for Families in Pilsen
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