New Location Co-Located with Back of the Yards High School for Community Campus

New Location Opening in 2015 Current Branch Averages 21,000 Monthly Visitors

Chicago moves from 10th to 9th most visited U.S. city by international visitors according to US Dept. of Commerce; 14.2 percent increase is major step toward Mayor’s goal for international visitors

In next step of administration’s work to expand food access in every part of Chicago, natural and organic grocer to bring fresh, healthy, affordable options and nearly 100 jobs to community gathering place in Englewood; Leon Walker of DL3 to lead development team

Of the five Early College STEM Schools, Michele Clark had the highest growth in Freshman On Track rate from the 2011-12 school year to the 2012-13 school year

At Least 7.5% of Labor From Construction Area for Projects Worth More Than $100,000

New Station Near McCormick Place Part of $92 Million in CTA Station Developments that will Foster Economic Growth Throughout the Near South Side

2.7-Mile Multipurpose Elevated Trail to Open Fall 2014 as Centerpiece of The 606, Linking Five Community Parks and Amenities

Efforts to Reduce Food Deserts Have Reduced Food Deserts in Low-Income Areas by More than 20 Percent; New Release of Data Will Help Communities Join the Fight to Alleviate Food Deserts

Almost $300,000 Donation to One Summer Chicago Program Created 120 Jobs for Young Chicago Students, Adding to the More than 18,000 Youth Job Opportunities the Program Offers

Community Leaders, Planning Experts, Social Service Providers and Government Professionals to Make Recommendations on the Planning and Process for Repurposing Closed School Facilities

Chicago Moves Up Three Rankings from 2012, Recognized for World-Class Business Tourism Industry that Drives More than 130,000 Jobs

New Facility at O’Hare Will Create 3,000 Construction and 100 Permanent Jobs; City’s Second TIFIA Loan Closes for a total of nearly $400 million in Investment;

Program Puts Students on Path to In Demand Jobs in the Medical Profession

CPS Expands Safe Passage Program with 600 New Safe Passage Workers

Mayor Emanuel, University of Illinois, Chicago Ideas Week and World Business Chicago invite technology students from Midwestern universities to apply for 150 slots in the ThinkChicago: Ideas Week 2013 program; By October more than 400 Students will Have Participated in Innovative Program

One of the world’s largest event organizers to access Chicago’s leading convention status and talent base

Tobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Cited for Alleged Distribution of Tobacco Coupons Without a License; Board of Health Launches Town Hall Meetings to Consider Further Action

With $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students

Due to Success of this Year’s Summer of Learning Program, the City Has Committed to Continue the Program Next Summer

City of Chicago and Partners Continue a Coordinated Strategy to Expand Efforts to Eliminate Food Deserts

New Food Trucks Serving BBQ Favorites and Frozen Delights Brings the City’s Cook on Board Truck Total to 17

More Than 1,000 Kids Experienced “Chi League Parks” Programming this Summer; Opportunities will Continue through the End of the Year

City of Chicago Partnership Program Designed to Engage Children and Families in Active Play

The Early Education Center Is Part of the $36 Million the Mayor Is Investing in Increasing Access to Early Education Programs

New High School is Part of Mayor’s Push to Increase Access to IB Programs with Proven Record of Student Achievement

600 At-Risk Youth Close to Completing Summer Jobs Program

Events Planned in Every Police District to Build Relationships, Strengthen Communities

University of Chicago Crime Lab 2012 Data Shows Violent Crime Arrests Among Participants Drop 51%; Program Offers Successful Model for Future Youth Offerings

This Fall, for the First Time Ever, CPS Will Provide Universal Access for Each and Every CPS Student to Attend a Full, 7 Hour Day Kindergarten, Impacting Over 30,000 Children

Ninth Annual Festival Offers Fans Safe and Enjoyable Event, Boosts Local Economy

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to visit Acquity Group for interactive forum on Chicago’s growing technology industry with college students from around the Midwest.

Mayor Emanuel to kick off the 4 Day Event with a Panel Beside Chicago’s Top Technology and Business Leaders

Campers Gain Unique Hands-On Camping and Science Experience as Part of Summer of Learning Initiative

Training will Insure Immigrant Students Receive Accurate, Helpful Information about Opportunities Available

More Than 80,000 Bike Trips Taken, 250,000 Miles Ridden in First Month of Operation; 24 Corporate & Community Partners; System Expanding Further Into Neighborhoods

Under new calendar all CPS schools begin Monday, August 26th – one week ahead of the traditional post-Labor Day start

Creating or Preserving Approximately 350 jobs; An additional $350K in loans expected to be facilitated by December 1st

Rapidly Growing Education Technology Company, Cappex Moves from North Suburbs to City of Chicago to Recruit Top Talent and Double in Size to More than 100 Employees

Better management leads to more than $10 million savings compared to 2011

Launches new “Express Lane” and “Self-Service Station” to provide faster service; license and head tax reforms will save small businesses $6 million in 2013

Over 100 Organizations Offering Over 1,000 Badge-Earning Opportunities for Learners of All Ages through Chicago Summer of Learning

Calls on Chicago Residents to Join Effort to Protect Our Youth; Focus Will Be on Reducing and Preventing Use of Flavored Tobacco Among Our Youth

New Center will draw top healthcare and business thinkers from across the country to Chicago