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May 20, 2019
Lori E. Lightfoot Sworn In As 56th Mayor Of Chicago
Oct 17, 2018
Mayor Emanuel Releases 2019 Budget Proposal
Jan 26, 2018
Mayor Emanuel Encourages Residents To Take Advantage Of Free Income Tax Assistance
Feb 15, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins 15 Mayors In Calling On Governor Rauner To Stop The Impasse And Introduce A Balanced State Budget
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
Nov 13, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today reiterated Chicago’s commitment to being a sanctuary city for immigrants
Oct 11, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Presents Balanced 2017 Budget Proposal to City Council
Jul 29, 2015
City Council Approves Appointment Of Lisa Morrison Butler As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Support Services
Jun 2, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Nominates Lisa Morrison Butler To Be Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Support Services

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