Mayor's Press Releases
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Jan 30, 2013Mayor Emanuel Calls on Mutual Funds to Pressure Gun Manufacturers to Embrace Commonsense Gun Safety LawsEmanuel Adding Pressure to Financial Institutions, Pension Funds to Refrain from Offering Financial Services or Investing in Gun Industry
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Jan 30, 2013Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool and Freedman Seating Announce Local Economic Boost and New Jobs In Conjunction With Purchase of New Buses100 new positions supported as local company Freedman Seating will manufacture light-weight seats
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Jan 30, 2013CTA Ridership Reaches Highest Level in 22 YearsMore than 13 million additional rides in 2012
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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