Businesses Can Apply for Environmental Permits Online; All City Permits and Licenses Will Move to Online One-Stop-Shop by 2016

New Ordinance Would Ban New Pet Coke, Coke, and Coal Facilities in Chicago and Prohibit Existing Facilities from Expanding; City is Finalizing Regulations After End of 50-Day Public Comment Period

City Conducts Undercover Investigation to Protect Residents as they Receive Help Preparing their Taxes and Reminds Residents of the free Tax Preparation Assistance Program

Celebrating the Year of the Horse

The Early Learning Center Is Part of Mayor’s $36 Million Investment in the City Budget to Expand High Quality Early Learning Options

Plan Emphasizes Transparency and Community Engagement to Find New Uses for Buildings that Will Spur Economic Activity and Maximize Community Benefit

Report Outlines New Data Initiatives and Dataset Releases for 2014 and Provides a Progress Update on the City’s Open Data Policies

Chicago’s STEM High Schools are a National Model in Providing Students Accelerated Pathways to College and a Career

Mayor Sends Chicago Organizations to Promote Local Talent at Annual South by Southwest Multi-Media Conference in Austin, Texas