Highlights Five Common-Sense Measures to Reduce the Risk of Rail Accidents and Calls for a National Hazardous Materials Freight Fee

Extends Goal to 55 Million Visitors a Year; Launches International Lighting Competition; Formally Announces Citywide Chinese New Year Celebration

Chicago’s hotel occupancy rate highest ever; Room nights are highest in history, with more than 275,000 additional room-nights compared to 2012; Continued Growth in Leisure Segment Yields Record Room Occupancy and Hotel Revenue

Celebrations in Chinatown and Across the City Run January 31- February 14; Expected to Grow to be the Largest Celebration of Chinese New Year in North America

20 Percent Increase in Overall Production Activity, with a Total of 2,198 Filming Days

New Small Business Center Site Now Available in both English and Spanish; Site Selector Site Will Help Business Owners Search for Everything from Commercial Properties to Zoning Requirements and Available Incentives

International Study Notes Leading Role Chicago Libraries Play in Leveraging Technology to Enhance Services

New Site Provides 7 Days of Pothole Repair Information