Major element of 2012 budget will benefit from addition of more than 8,500 firefighters and spouses; will improve health and quality of life for City’s first responders

Increased accountability across City departments and enforcement of existing City policies is helping to realize the goals outlined the 2012 budget

Mayor Emanuel outlines standards to hold City leaders accountable for implementing the 2012 budget

Reforms and efficiencies will save taxpayers more than $406 million; New Infrastructure initiative will create 18,000 jobs in next 10 years; $20 million in Rainy Day fund gets City back on path to financial security

Ordinance would benefit motorists with disabilities, increase fines for parking scofflaws