Announced at Ribbon Cutting for the Server Farm Realty Center on the South Side

More than 10 Percent Growth in Overnight Leisure Travel Fueled Significant Visitation Gains

Students Recognized During the Screening of the Immigration Documentary “The Dream is Now” that Shares the Stories of Undocumented Youth featuring an Undocumented Graduate of Marine, Math and Science Academy

Chicago River Boathouses Will Provide Direct River Access, Concessions, Restrooms, and Storage; Boathouse Dedication Part of “Shall We Gather at the River” Festivities in Partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nike, Chicago Park District Partner to Deliver Free Clinics in Neighborhoods Across the City

World’s Largest E-Commerce Trade Show Signs Deal to Remain at Chicago’s McCormick Place through 2020, Cementing City’s Reputation as an Epicenter of Technology

Kids Encouraged to Read Books and Participate in STEAM Activities Across the City as Part of Summer of Learning

Twenty Restaurants will "Pop Up" for a Day or Two at Taste; Daily Pop-Up Booth will be Added Offering More Dining Options

More than 1,200 teens participate in basketball league providing youth a safe and productive activity

Diverse Lineup includes 35 Restaurants made up of New Additions and Classic Favorites

Grainger Expanding Chicago Office to build on its eCommerce Success

Suite-Based Domestic Violence Shelter Will Serve 100 Families a Year, Increase Number of Available Beds in Chicago by 36 Percent

Exclusive Founding Memberships Offered to First 4,000 Registered; System Launches on Friday, June 14th

70 Locally Hired Veterans will Lead Largest Ever Veteran Focused RPO Engagement

Festival Highlights and Activities Announced

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Wins Regional Award, People’s Choice Award, and Grand Prize for 2011 for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment

Distinguished Chicago-Based Business Leader Tapped to Lead Economic Development Arm and Continue Implementation of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs

More Than 6,500 Jobs Will Be Supported by CTA, CDOT AND Water Management Project

$100 Million in Expenditures Expected as Shows Re-Commit as a Result of Continued Success

Experienced Business Leader to Guide Tourism Organization toward Mayor's Goal of 50 Million Annual Visitors

The New Mandrake Park Athletic Field Dedicated to Workers Rights Champion Thomas Luczo

Ceremony to Kick-off at Daley Plaza on Saturday, May 25

Creation of McCormick Place Entertainment District, Redevelopment of Navy Pier will Lift Chicago Visitor Industry to New Level, Create Ten Thousand Jobs, Foster Economic Growth, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Investment Goes Directly Towards Implementing CPS’ First Ever Arts Education Plan

More than750 Cultural Performances Plus Expanded Movies in the Parks, Circus in the Parks and Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks along with New Grant Park Music Festival Concerts

Nearly 80 percent of hotel rooms filled as leisure visitation continues to grow

More than 30 government and nonprofit agencies will offer resources and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs and established businesses

Program Is a Direct Result of The Mayor’s Budget Commitment

Mayor Rallies Residents to Donate More Than 634,000 Pounds of Food to Beat Last Year’s Donations

City is One of 217 Communities Recognized Nationally by the Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM!

Bike to Work Rally Returns to Daley Plaza on June 14

CTA Train Service Returns to Normal; Coordination Between Agencies Saved $500,000 and Significantly Reduced Service Interruptions

1871 Community Generates 800 Jobs, $30 Million in Capital Investments and $13 Million in Revenue; Paves Way for Next Generation of Business Leaders