First Project, Retrofit Chicago, Will Invest More than $200 Million in Energy Efficiency for City Properties, Creating more than 2000 Jobs and Saving Taxpayers $20 Million Annually

Negotiation Results in More Rapid Timeline for Closing of Plants and Achieves Goals of Proposed Clean Power Ordinance

Plan Will Position Chicago Area as Economic Powerhouse in Global Economy and Chart Course for Job Creation and Development; World Business Chicago Led a Team of Stakeholders and Leaders in Designing the Plan

CPS, CCC and Industry Leaders Develop Early College STEM Schools Model to Encourage Technology Careers as Recommended by IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Report

Continues Commitment to Promoting Sustainability For All Chicagoans

Allocation Will Benefit All Chicagoans, Improve Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Opportunity Throughout the City

With support of City of Chicago, Mayor Emanuel, HUD and MacArthur Foundation, CHA will engage community to craft strategies for the future

New Sedans and All-Wheel Drive SUVs Will be Manufactured at Torrence Avenue Ford Plant

Funding is part of $3.6 billion competitively awarded by the Treasury Department

Site to Offer One-Stop Shopping on Programs that Keep Kids Safe and Learning After-School