Reform Is a Major Step in Mayor Emanuel’s Ongoing Efforts to Modernize Chicago’s Digital Infrastructure, Making City Department Operations More Effective and Saving Taxpayer Money

Platinum LEED Certification Demonstrates City’s On-going Commitment to Buildings that are Energy Efficient, Conserve Resources, and Provide a Healthy Indoor Environment

Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Receives Award as City Initiatives Prompt 44 Percent of Chicago’s Taxi Fleet to Become Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Vehicles; 2013 Expected to Bring Big Advances as Well

736 Buildings Demolished in 2012, Including 270 Targeted in Mayoral Initiative to Identify, Secure and Demolish Vacant Buildings

No Action Required to Enroll in Program Estimated to Save 11% On Electricity Bills

Will Test Market Conditions and Possible Revenue Generation from Potential Lease of Midway Airport; City will Only Proceed if Specific Conditions are Met and Chicago Taxpayers Receive a Fair and Equitable Deal

Interactive Website Boasts New Features for This Winter, Including Mobile Capabilities for The Popular “Plow Tracker” and Regular Updates on Snow Plow Progress Over Social Media

In last 24 hours, Mayor Recruited an Additional 23 Illinois Mayors to Join National Coalition for Commonsense Measures to Take Illegal Guns Off America’s Streets

New Interceptor Sedans and All-Wheel Drive SUVs Built in Chicago for Chicago Residents