Mayor's Press Releases
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Mar 31, 2014Mayor Emanuel Announces Funding to Achieve Goal of Expanding Match Tutoring Program by 66% to Reach 1,000 Chicago Public School StudentsFunding commitments from EquiTrust and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will Expand Access to Math Tutoring Program that Helps Close the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students in Math by 60%
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Mar 28, 2014Skills for Chicagoland’s Future, Divvy and Gap Inc. Announce First-of-its-Kind Seasonal Talent-Sharing Initiative for Unemployed Cook County Job SeekersOptimum Employment Pilot Program Creates Groundbreaking Full-Year Employment Opportunity for Unemployed Talent in Chicagoland by Linking Seasonal Jobs
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Mar 28, 2014Mayor Emanuel More Than Doubles Jobs And Training For Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Since Taking OfficeCity will provide critical jobs, training and support to nearly 2200 formerly incarcerated individuals in 2014
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Mar 27, 2014Mayor Emanuel Announces City-Wide Strategy to Increase Access to a High-Quality, Cradle-to-Career Stem Education Pipeline for StudentsCitywide STEM Strategy Seeks to Triple the Number of Students with STEM Credentials by 2018
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Mar 26, 2014Mayor Emanuel and Department of Water Management Announce the Start of 2014 Construction SeasonDWM Increases Infrastructure Work in Third Year of Building a New Chicago Program
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Mar 25, 2014Mayor Emanuel, Google Announce Free Wi-Fi at Two of the City’s Most Popular ParksGarfield Park and South Shore Cultural Center Outfitted with Wireless Internet Service
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Mar 24, 2014Survey of Divvy Members Brings Positive Reviews of Chicago’s Newest Transit Service97% Satisfied with Divvy Service; Save an Average of $760 a Year on Travel Expenses
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Mar 20, 2014Mayor Rahm Emanuel Meets with Members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community Offering Support and Assistance While Conflict in Ukraine ContinuesLeaders throughout the City and State have been advocating for local Ukrainian communities and providing assistance during difficult time in Ukraine
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Mar 20, 2014Mayor Emanuel Announces Launch Of Large Lot Pilot Program In The Greater Englewood AreaProgram will Allow Englewood Residents to Purchase Vacant Lots for $1; First Initiative Under Mayor Emanuel’s Five Year Housing Plan
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Mar 20, 2014Inter-Governmental Task Force Announces The Launch Of A Pilot Program To Identify And Support High Risk Domestic Violence VictimsPilot Program in Chicago’s 14th Police District Aims to Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence