Mayor's Press Releases
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May 8, 2014Chicago Public Library Receives National Medal for Museum and Library Service at White House CeremonyMayor Emanuel, Chicago Public Library Commissioner Bannon represented the Chicago Public Library at event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama
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May 7, 2014Mayor Rahm Emanuel Launches “Up the Block” Program to Promote Small Business and Economic DevelopmentCity of Chicago Partners with FLATS Chicago to Support Development of Three Vacant Sites and Attract Up to Four New Small Businesses to the Uptown and Edgewater Neighborhoods
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May 7, 2014Mayor Emanuel Presents Lindblom Math & Science Academy Principal Alan Mather with Inaugural Stanley C. Golder Award for Principals and Heads of SchoolsAward from Golden Apple Foundation Honors Academic Achievements of Principal, Teachers and Students at Lindblom Math & Science Academy
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May 6, 2014Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion Of The Large Lot Program To The East Garfield Park CommunityExpansion Allows East Garfield Park Residents to Purchase Vacant Lots for $1; Follows Success of the Englewood Large Lot Pilot
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May 2, 2014Mayor Emanuel Raises The Stakes In Friendly Wager On Outcome Of Blackhawks-Wild SeriesGarrett’s Popcorn, Chicago-style Giardinera and Half Acre Daisy Cutter at Stake
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May 2, 2014Mayor Emanuel Visits Students Receiving Free Vision Exams at Sumner Elementary SchoolCity of Chicago’s 2013 and 2014 Budgets Provided $3 Million in Funding for School-Based Eye Examinations to Help Students Focus and Excel in the Classroom.
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May 1, 2014Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Automechanika Chicago Trade Show Will Launch In 201520,000 Visitors Expected to Attend Leading International Automotive Trade Show in Chicago
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May 1, 2014City Of Chicago Receives $2 Million from James Mchugh Construction Co. to Support Disadvantaged, Minority and Women-Owned BusinessesAs Part of Separate Settlement, McHugh Will Also Hire, Retain an Independent Monitor to Ensure Future DBE Compliance
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May 1, 2014Mayor Emanuel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announce Partnership to Support Divvy Bike Share SystemFive-Year, $12.5 Million Agreement to Become the Exclusive System Sponsor
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May 1, 2014Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Record Domestic Visitation to ChicagoNearly 47 Million Domestic Tourists Visit Chicago in 2013