Investment Allows City to Address an Additional 40,000 Requests in 2013; Increase Graffiti Crews by 25 Percent

Council on Innovation and Technology Will Promote Entrepreneurship, Attract Investment, Create Jobs

New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools

As part of improved oversight and accountability of parking meter contract, comprehensive audits will be performed regularly

Comprehensive Portfolio of Anti-Violence Strategies Created by Government, Business and Community Leaders

Final day of two-day recruiting trip is highlighted by panel discussion with Mayor

Sister City Mayors Meet as Đilas Visits Chicago to Discuss Economic Development

New Artificial Turf Field will Improve Youth Athletic and After-School Programs for Chicago Community; UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, English Premier League Champions Manchester City and the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation Creates Year-Round Playing Field and Training Program for Local Kids

New City-Labor Group Will Present Solutions, New Ideas

No New Taxes, Fines or Fees, Eliminates Head Tax on Chicago Businesses; Major Investments in Children’s Programs, Public Safety, Neighborhood Services.

More Flexibility, Reduced OT Among Changes; Mayor Also Highlights Recent Deals with SEIU

Recognizes Police and Fire Officials for their sacrifice and service to protect Chicago’s Communities

Community members welcomed to newly rehabbed Argyle station

Employees from Two Cities Will Compete to Improve Wellness, supported by $5 Million Grant by Beverage Industry Foundation; Coincides with Launch of Calories Count Vending Program in San Antonio and Chicago

Mayor Emanuel will participate in Chicago Ideas Week’s panel ‘Democracy: State of Our Union’

Continuous Walkway to Connect Lake Michigan to Confluence of the Three River Branches

Tom Byrne Joining Park District as Director of Park Services, Safety and Security

Six Parks, Four Boathouses and the Bloomingdale Trail will Become NATO Legacy Projects

Abe’s Market opens its new facility in River North today to gain better access to workforce talent

Motorists Cited During Enforcement Actions Since Effort Launched in August; Goal of Operation is to End Fraud and Abuse

New Small Business Center will Serve as One-Stop-Shop for Chicago’s Small Business Owners; Chicago will Appoint First-Ever Chief Small Business Officer

Seven New Nominees Include Two Former Judges, Respected Attorney and Community Leaders

Mayor Participates in Panel Discussion, Meets Directly with Best and Brightest Computer Science and Engineering Students

New Hires Among Hundreds of New Jobs Related to Reconstruction

Expansion Leads to Opportunity for A Total of 13,000 Children Across the City and Increases 2013 Budget Investment in Children's Programs by An Additional $9 Million

National Restaurant Show and International Manufacturing Technology Show Extend Runs in Chicago, Bringing an Additional $1 Billion in Direct Expenditures and Thousands of Jobs; Shows Extending in City Due to New Union Agreements

Initiative Will Build Upon This Year’s Addition of Recess To the Full School Day; CPS Will Partner With City Departments and Non-Profit Organizations to Align with City-wide Goals Outlined in Healthy Chicago, the City’s First Public Health Agenda

Community to Benefit from Coordinated Investments from City and Sister Agencies

Tighter Spending Controls, Greater Efficiencies and Improved Revenue Leave the City on Strong Financial Footing

Roadmap Lays Out Goals and Metrics for Environmental Stewardship and Economic Development in Coming Years

Mayor Additionally Announces Chicago Broadband Initiative as Technology Sector Continues to Grow and Extend Leadership in United States

City Will Completely Remake its Digital Infrastructure, Providing Access to Underserved Areas, Free Access in Public Spaces, and Affordable Access for the Business Community

By Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Tighter spending controls, reforms, and improved revenues help reduce projected 2013 deficit by almost 20 percent; Results in smallest gap since 2008 recession

Additionally, Park District Secures Funding to Build New Park on Nearby Site of Long-Vacant Former Asphalt Factory

Events and Festivals Achieved an Increase in Attendance and Revenue

Visit Included Signing a Memorandum of Understanding and a Ceremonial Unveiling of a Gift to Chicago, Highlighting the Two Cities Growing Relationship

“Service Tracker” Helps Public Track Progress of Service Requests to Completion; System Accepts Photos, Helps the Development of Applications, and Will Take Text Messages

Professional Services Firm to Make $165 Million Investment in Aon Center; Will Host International Partners Conference in Chicago This Week

Demand-driven Initiative to Address Workforce Skills Gap in Chicago and Cook County; Modeled on National Skills for America’s Future Initiative