Mayor's Press Releases
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Jul 7, 2016Mayor Emanuel Announces Tree Trimming Backlog Reduced By 80 Percent, On Track To Eliminate By Year’s EndEfforts to Protect the City’s Urban Canopy are in full swing with continued tree trimming; EAB inoculations and residential tree planting
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Jul 6, 2016Mayor Emanuel Announces Mark Kelly to Serve as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsKelly to succeed Michelle T. Boone, who has served as commissioner since 2011, and will continue expanding opportunities for arts and culture across the city
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Jul 6, 2016City of Chicago, Pfizer Agree to Strict Marketing Standards for Prescription OpioidsWorld’s Largest Drug Maker to Also Enhance Education About Risks, Benefits of Opioids and Proper Disposal of Unused Opioids
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Jul 6, 2016Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Munoz Join Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to Break Ground on New $20 Million Training Center for Utility Workers100,000+ square-feet, state-of-the-art facility in Little Village will train current workers, prepare high-school students for utility careers, and generate neighborhood economic opportunities
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Jul 5, 2016Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Invite Youth Baseball, Softball Teams To Register For Second Annual Citywide TournamentDonations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament
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Jul 2, 2016Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Lineup for Teens in the Park FestivalFree music and arts festival for teens to feature blend of local and well-known talent