Press Releases

Jul 20, 2013

Blockbuster Summer of Production Kicks into High Gear

“Lights, Camera, Action” will be Heard all Summer Long in Chicago as the City Takes Center Stage for Filming of Movies and TV Shows; Films to Generate $ 51 Million in Local Jobs and Economic Development; An Unprecedented Six Network Television Series will also be Filmed

Jul 19, 2013

Mayor Emanuel Launches New TIF Portal Detailing Economic Development Projects Across the City

Jul 19, 2013

Mayor Emanuel Announces Free Wi-Fi at Five Chicago Beaches

New Service Builds Upon Millennium Park Free Wi-Fi; Additional Wi-Fi Locations to Follow

Jul 18, 2013

Mayor Emanuel, First Lady Rule and First Lady Obama Highlight Success of Urban Alliance Chicago

Jul 18, 2013

Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the 95th Birthday of President Nelson Mandela

Jul 18, 2013

Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce CPS High School Students Earn Record $400 Million in College Scholarships

Amount Given in Scholarship Awards is nearly 28 Times Higher Since District Began Tracking Scholarship Data in SY2004-2005

Jul 17, 2013

Mayor Emanuel Welcomes emnos North America to Chicago, Creating More than 30 New Positions Downtown

Chicago office of global data analytics and consulting firm expected to double in size by next year

Jul 17, 2013

City Council Passes Ordinance to Protect Students from Gun Violence

Increases Gun Penalties Along Safe Passage Routes, Around Schools and Parks

Jul 17, 2013

City Council Passes Comprehensive Assault Weapons Ban

Updated Law Required in Wake of Statewide Legislation to Allow Concealed Carry

Jul 16, 2013

Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Committee on Public Safety's Approval of Safety Measure that Establishes Student Safety-Zones and an Ordinance Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines

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