Mayor's Press Releases
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Jan 29, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Department of Procurement Services Host First Construction Summit for Hundreds of CompaniesFirst-Ever Coordination Among Multiple Government Agencies Saves Time and Money for Businesses; Helps Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises Bid on Upcoming Projects
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Meets With Responsible Retailers Group to Improve Liquor Store Appearance, Safety and QualityLiquor Retailers Asked to Make Aesthetic Improvements; Improve Signage and Product Display in and Around Store; Improve Beverage Selection and Customer Quality; Provide Security and Public Safety During and After Store Operating Hours
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCCPartnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students
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Jan 28, 2013Mayor Emanuel Names Members of Seventh Ward Candidate Screening CommitteeMayor to Meet with Committee on Monday; Evaluation Process to Begin Tuesday
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Jan 25, 2013Mayor Emanuel Calls on Commercial and Investment Banks to Pressure Gun Manufacturers to Embrace Commonsense Gun Safety LawsEncourages Financial Institutions to Refrain from Offering Financial Services to Gun Industry Until the Industry Supports Criminal Background Checks and Ban on Military Weapons
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Jan 24, 2013City of Chicago Receives "A" Grade for Transparency In City SpendingIllinois PIRG Gives City of Chicago Top Score in Report
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Jan 23, 2013Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season with Announcement that City will Increase Funding for Tax Preparation Resources to Help Thousands of Chicago Families Secure Millions in Tax RefundsAdditional $500,000 in New Funding Over the Next Two Years Will Help Provide Resources for Thousands of Chicagoans Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit
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Jan 23, 2013Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Outstanding Hotel Performance for 2012Hotel occupancy hits 75 percent, tying record; Hotel tax revenue exceeds $100 million for first time in City's history, up more than $25 million from 2011
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Jan 22, 2013Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Major Expansion Plan for Jones College PrepExpansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013