Mayor's Press Releases
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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
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Jan 19, 2013Mayor Emanuel Encourages All Mayors to Eliminate Assault Weapon Companies from Pension and Retirement FundsAlso Asks Chicago Sister Agencies to Review Their Portfolios to Sever Ties with Assault Weapons Firms
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Jan 18, 2013City of Chicago Midway Pilot Application Approved by FAA and Request for Qualifications Now Available Online for Potential BiddersCity Posting RFQ Online Today to Test Market Conditions and Possible Revenue Generation from Potential Lease of Midway Airport
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Jan 18, 2013Mayor Emanuel Meets With Delegation Leaders Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf and Under Secretary of State Beata Stelmach of PolandTalks Centered On Opportunities for Greater Collaboration and Economic Development
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Jan 18, 2013City of Chicago Pays Tribute to the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr27th Annual Interfaith Breakfast Honors Chicagoan Timuel D. Black and Congressman John Lewis for their Lifetime of Service to Civil Rights
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Jan 18, 2013Mayor Emanuel Announces Process to Appoint Seventh Ward Alderman for City CouncilWebsite Launched this Morning Will Ensure Comprehensive and Open Process