Mayor's Press Releases
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Dec 11, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Department of Water Management Unveil Converted Springfield Pumping StationThe change from steam to electric power to reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 70 percent and save the City $4.5 million annually in operating expenses
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Dec 5, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Global Mayors Sign the Chicago Climate Charter at the North American Climate SummitMore than 50 Mayors commit to achieving emissions reductions and move forward with climate action
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Dec 4, 2017Mayor Emanuel Hosts the North American Climate SummitGlobal climate leaders will gather to sign the Chicago Climate Charter, a first-of-its-kind international charter on climate change
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Dec 4, 2017Mayor Emanuel and City Officials Unveil Monumental Kerry James Marshall Mural on the Chicago Cultural CenterA gift to the city, Kerry James Marshall’s largest artwork to-date honors 20 iconic Chicago women
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Dec 2, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Congressman Gutierrez Join Community Partners to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of the Chicago Legal Protection FundSurpassing its first year goals, the City pledges an additional $1.3 million to support continued legal services for immigrants and refugees in 2018
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Dec 1, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Historic Decline in New HIV DiagnosesChicago joins the United Nation’s Fast-Track Cities initiative to end HIV and AIDS
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Nov 29, 2017Mayor Emanuel Takes Next Step Towards Express Service Between O’Hare International Airport and Downtown ChicagoRFQ to be issued for proposals to develop, design, equip, finance, operate and maintain express travel option; no taxpayer funding will support the project
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Nov 29, 2017Mayor Emanuel Names John Tully Commissioner of Streets and SanitationCharles Williams retiring after a strong tenure with the Department that includes implementing efficiencies that saved taxpayers nearly $30 million annually
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Nov 28, 2017Mayor Emanuel and City Officials Celebrate Wendell Phillips Academy Winning the State Football ChampionshipWildcats win the Illinois High School Association for the second time in three seasons
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Nov 28, 2017Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on Development That Will Bring Affordable Housing and a New Target to Rogers ParkTransit-Oriented Development Will Deliver 100+ Units of Affordable and Market-Rate Housing, Plus 30,000-Square-Feet of Retail Space Anchored by Target
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Nov 28, 2017
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Nov 27, 2017Mayor Emanuel and State's Attorney Foxx File Lawsuit against Uber in Data Breach CaseChicago and Cook County Residents Impacted in Massive Data Breach Concealed by Uber
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Nov 26, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Cut the Ribbon on the Lakefront Trail Separation Project on the North SideSeparate trails for bikes and pedestrians now open from Fullerton to North Avenues
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Nov 24, 2017
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Nov 24, 2017Department of Justice Continues Attempts to Restrict Chicago From Public Safety GrantsDOJ Places Supplemental Award Condition Requiring Chicago to Refrain from Using $3 Million COPS Grant Until Compliance with 1373 is Certified – With No Guidance on Certification
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Nov 24, 2017
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Nov 23, 2017Mayor Emanuel and City Agencies Announce Thanksgiving Events Across ChicagoCity sponsored events include Thanksgiving meals, turkey trots, food drives and more
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Nov 22, 2017Mayor Emanuel Joins Chicago Department of Aviation to Open Airport Maintenance Complex Annex at O’Hare International AirportNew facility for snow removal equipment opens ahead of winter season and holiday travel
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Nov 21, 2017Mayor Emanuel, City Of Chicago Announce Another Legal Victory Against President Trump's Justice Department And Its Unlawful Conditions On Public Safety Grant FundingSeventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies DOJ’s Motion to Stay the Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Granted by a U.S. District Judge in September
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Nov 21, 2017Mayor Emanuel, City Of Chicago Announce Another Legal Victory Against President Trump's Justice Department And Its Unlawful Conditions On Public Safety Grant FundingSeventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies DOJ’s Motion to Stay the Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Granted by a U.S. District Judge in September
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Nov 20, 2017Mayor Emanuel and City Officials Break Ground On New Athletic Facilities At West Chatham ParkPark facilities will benefit West Chatham Park residents and Simeon High School students
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Nov 20, 2017Mayor Emanuel Welcomes 125 New Recruits to the AcademyCity Council poised to vote on year two of the CPD hiring plan
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Nov 19, 2017Mayor Emanuel, City of Chicago Take Legal Action against Us Steel for Clean Water Act ViolationsChicago to file a Notice of Intent to sue U.S. Steel for violations of federal law following recent chemical spill
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Nov 17, 2017Mayors Emanuel, De Blasio, Garcetti, Kenney & Walsh File Another Legal Brief Against President Trump’s Travel BanU.S. Conference of Mayors, 34 cities and counties continue to oppose the President’s attempts to restrict travel into the United States
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Nov 17, 2017Mayor Emanuel and Chancellor Salgado Announce Plans to Restart Construction on Olive-Harvey College’s Transportation, Distribution and Logistics CenterFunding released from the State of Illinois to the Illinois Capital Development Board
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Nov 16, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Police Department Expand Smart Policing Strategy to Grand Crossing and South ChicagoSingle platform intelligence centers, gunshot detection systems, POD cameras and mobile technology support strategic deployment and reduce gun violence
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Nov 15, 2017Mayor Emanuel, City Official Continue Progress on Navy Pier Flyover ProjectProject Will Eliminate Downtown Street Crossings and Create an Uninterrupted 18-Mile Lakefront Trail
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Nov 14, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces 60th Tower Crane to Operate in Chicago in 2017Latest crane marks a 400% increase compared to 2010
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Nov 14, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Johnson Celebrate GraduationGrand Crossing, Jefferson Park the latest police districts to roll out body worn cameras
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Nov 13, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Teen Birthrate Hits New Historic Low Following Nine Years of Consecutive DeclinesChicago recognized as one of the top five cities for reproductive health by the National Institute for Reproductive Health
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Nov 11, 2017Mayor Emanuel Announces Record Tourism PerformanceChicago On Track to Achieve Goal of 55 Million Visitors Annually; New Long Term Commitment from Major Institute of Food Technologists Convention Demonstrates Strength of City’s Meetings Industry
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Nov 11, 2017Mayor Emanuel, Department of Water Management Congratulate Graduating Class of Labor ApprenticesThe Graduation Kicks-off National Apprenticeship Week