The 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial will run from September 16 – January 7 at the Chicago Cultural Center and six Community Anchor sites across the city

The Third Venture Summit Features More than 75 Startups and Connections to More than 140 Investment Firms

Pilot Program Will Renovate 50 Vacant Homes in South and West Sides Over Three Years

Process reforms reduced the time to obtain a permit by 10 days

Introduces Current as Chicago’s Innovation Platform for Solutions to Global Water Needs

Annual Program Will Host 200 Top Tech, Engineering, Design and Business Students in Chicago

New Collaboration Will Develop Solutions to Global Water Challenges and Drive Economic Development in Both Chicago and Israel

Cities, counties, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities oppose the President’s attempts to restrict travel into the United States; U.S. Supreme Court to Review Issue in October

Venue will host theater and music performances as well as special events for up to 1,500 attendees

The 15,000 square foot outdoor space will be used for celebrations and special events in Washington Park

Chicago also applies for FY2017 Byrne JAG grant to expand ShotSpotter technology while making clear the City will not agree to unlawful new conditions attached to grant application

First New Loop ‘L’ Station in 20 Years Replaces Two Century-Old Stations, Creating More Than 350 Jobs and Continuing Mayor’s $8 billion Transit Modernization Investment

Chicago Tops List in Metro Area, Domestic and Foreign Investment Job Creation

West Side Outreach Project trains more than 500 community members in mental health symptoms and how to respond

In 2016, over 3,500 CPS students and their families took advantage of free museum days

Development Providing 63 Affordable Housing Units for North Side Seniors

Pilot Will Create 1,000 Affordable Units Over Three Years on the Near North and West Sides

North Lawndale Facility Delivering 120 Units of Affordable Housing to Seniors on Chicago’s West Side

Unique Program Prepares South and West Side Small Businesses and DBEs to Bid on CTA Projects

Crews Continue Working to Improve Chicago Streets While Enhanced Coordination Saves $101 Million for City and Utility Partners

289 CPS Students Have Participated in Summer Certification Programs through a Partnership with JPMorgan Chase Foundation since 2015

Construction on this section expected to be complete by year-end 2017

Paintings by Candida Alvarez and other temporary art on view through Fall 2017

As a result of grid model, new blaster trucks, resident graffiti complaints are down 17 percent over last year

New Cargo Development Expands and Hires 600 Local Workers; 2017 Expected to be Another Record Year for Air Cargo Activity at O’Hare International Airport

Chicago ranked top among cities in reducing breast health disparities, invests $700,000 in services to further decrease breast cancer mortality rate

Developers Seeking Plan Development Zoning Approvals will be Required to Disclose Efforts to Hire Minorities and Women

Applications open for new police entry exam as city makes progress on CPD hiring plan

New Traffic Pattern Eliminates Dangerous Interaction and Will Dramatically Improve Traffic Flow

Residents encouraged to share input during 30-day public comment period