Deal Between IATSE and IBEW Will Make Chicago a More Competitive Destination

City Departments Proposed Projects that Improve Service Delivery, Increase Revenue Gains and Create Efficiencies

Thousands Will Participate in World’s Largest Gathering of Volunteer and Service Leaders

New Policy Could Free Up an Average of Four Officers per Arrest and Save Approximately $1 Million; Savings will be Reinvested in Keeping Police Officers on the Streets

Chicago Start-up Businesses Should Be Able to Focus on Creating Jobs and Expanding – Not Dealing with City Hall’s Red Tape

Back of the Yards High School to Open in 2013 as Wall-to-Wall International Baccalaureate School

Warren Buffett, Penny Pritzker, Cheryl Hyman and Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Join the Mayor to Highlight the Role of Local Small Businesses in Driving Economic Growth and Job Creation

Five Nominees Represent Array of Experience in Infrastructure Finance and Economic Development in Public and Private Sectors