Mayor's Press Releases
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Jul 16, 2015Mayor Emanuel Announces Leadership Changes at Chicago Public Schools; Names Forrest Claypool as Next Chief Executive OfficerJanice Jackson named new Chief Education Officer, Frank Clark named new President of Chicago Board of Education
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Jul 14, 2015Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Joint Chicago-China Business AcceleratorProgram Will Help Chicago Companies Connect With Global Markets and Drive Additional Chinese Investment in Chicago; Accelerator is a Direct Outcome of the Gateway Cities Agreement Signed by Mayor Emanuel in 2013
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Jul 13, 2015Top U.S.-Based Companies Launch the “100,000 Opportunities Initiative” to Create Pathways to Economic Opportunity for Young AmericansAlaska Airlines, Cintas, CVS Health, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macy’s, Microsoft, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Target, Walgreens and Walmart Come Together With the Goal to Create the Nation’s Largest Employer-Led Coalition to Hire or Train 100,000 Opportunity Youth First Opportunity Fair & Forum Coming to Chicago on Aug. 13, Hosted by Common
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Jul 13, 2015Mayor Emanuel Launches Destination: Chicago Mobile Van to Bring Computers and Computer Learning to Underserved Neighborhoods This SummerProject powered by Chicago City of Learning and sponsored by Best Buy
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Jul 10, 2015Mayor Emanuel Announces Municipal ID Working GroupNew Working Group Will Explore the Creation of a Municipal ID Program That Can Be Used to Benefit All of Chicago Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status, Homeless Status, or Gender Identify