New Location Opening in 2015 Current Branch Averages 21,000 Monthly Visitors

Chicago moves from 10th to 9th most visited U.S. city by international visitors according to US Dept. of Commerce; 14.2 percent increase is major step toward Mayor’s goal for international visitors

In next step of administration’s work to expand food access in every part of Chicago, natural and organic grocer to bring fresh, healthy, affordable options and nearly 100 jobs to community gathering place in Englewood; Leon Walker of DL3 to lead development team

Of the five Early College STEM Schools, Michele Clark had the highest growth in Freshman On Track rate from the 2011-12 school year to the 2012-13 school year

At Least 7.5% of Labor From Construction Area for Projects Worth More Than $100,000

New Station Near McCormick Place Part of $92 Million in CTA Station Developments that will Foster Economic Growth Throughout the Near South Side

2.7-Mile Multipurpose Elevated Trail to Open Fall 2014 as Centerpiece of The 606, Linking Five Community Parks and Amenities

Efforts to Reduce Food Deserts Have Reduced Food Deserts in Low-Income Areas by More than 20 Percent; New Release of Data Will Help Communities Join the Fight to Alleviate Food Deserts

Almost $300,000 Donation to One Summer Chicago Program Created 120 Jobs for Young Chicago Students, Adding to the More than 18,000 Youth Job Opportunities the Program Offers