Court-Approved Agreement Sets Aggressive Redevelopment Schedule That Will Generate Thousands of Jobs on the Near West Side

New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment

*New investments will improve the passenger experience at O’Hare by strengthening the airport’s connectivity, capacity and efficiency*

Biennial expo promotes wide range of accessible products and services that facilitate inclusion and independence for people around the city with all types of disabilities

Thriving Music Incubator Marks First Year, Expanding and Attracting Music Tech Startups from across the Country and Support 75 Companies with 1,500 employees

Third and Fourth Wards launch comprehensive summer safety initiative, including Summer Safe Passage pilot for youth programming

Global interdisciplinary consulting and design services firm Arup brings extensive experience in rail service redevelopment to project

With more students graduating college-bound than ever before, CPS is implementing new programming to prepare them for the next phase of their education

Part of Mayor Emanuel’s Building on Burnham Plan bringing recreation to neighborhoods

*Rosalind Jones to Now Serve as District Chief, Marking Important Moment in CFD History*

Efforts to Protect the City’s Urban Canopy are in full swing with continued tree trimming; EAB inoculations and residential tree planting

Kelly to succeed Michelle T. Boone, who has served as commissioner since 2011, and will continue expanding opportunities for arts and culture across the city

World’s Largest Drug Maker to Also Enhance Education About Risks, Benefits of Opioids and Proper Disposal of Unused Opioids

100,000+ square-feet, state-of-the-art facility in Little Village will train current workers, prepare high-school students for utility careers, and generate neighborhood economic opportunities

Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament

Free music and arts festival for teens to feature blend of local and well-known talent

Across Chicago 270,000 Workers Are Receiving a Raise; Minimum Wage Increasing to $13 in 2019

“Explore Chicago, Discover Your Future” campaign to promote more than 200,000 in-person opportunities across the city and an 80 percent increase in digital learning opportunities to ensure children stay safe and engaged this summer

Greater Chatham Initiative Designed to Strengthen Four Neighborhoods and Set Them on Upward Path in the 21st Century Economy

Nike’s Swoosh Summer Academy to Provide Camp Leaders with Training on Positive Sportsmanship to Lead 40,000 Campers this Summer

State-of-the-Art Center Will Support More Than 4,000 Journeymen and Apprentice Plumbers

Chicago Moves Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 to Decrease Smoking Among Youth, Boost Health, Save Lives

City’s Largest Youth Jobs Program to Serve More than 30,000 Youth, With Nearly 2,000 Youth Participating in Mayor’s Infrastructure Program this Summer

Investment in Chicago’s Future will Support More than 1,250 Jobs and Generate Millions of Dollars in Economic Opportunities

City of Chicago, Village of Evergreen Park Took Legal Action in February for Blocking Grade Crossings in Violation of Federal Mandate

As 2016 summer reading program launches, new Chapin Hall analysis shows 15 percent reading gains and 20 percent math gains for Rahm’s Readers

Cloud-based technology company has more than tripled its headcount since 2012 to 565 Nearly all at its John Hancock Center headquarters

Ordinance based on framework proposed by the Mayoral Working Families Task Force to expand paid sick leave to more than 460,000 Chicago workers

Chicago and Arizona State University launch new guaranteed admission program to provide students with clear pathway to a quality four-year degree program upon completion at CCC

Seattle-Based Pitchbook Analyzed Returns on Venture Investment in Startups Over Last Ten Years

City to award grants of up to $25,000 for innovative ideas by youth to promote peace this summer

Chicago selected by the U.S. Department of Labor to launch Beyond Summer Jobs in Chicago program and expand job opportunities beyond summer for 300 youth

125,000-Square-Foot Facility Will Offer Community Benefits Through Youth Hockey Development Programs, Recreational Leagues and Events

All City Business License Applications Will Be Available Online this Summer

City Works to Educate Retailers on New Law to go into Effect July 1; Increased Enforcement to Ensure Safe and Lawful Business Practice across All Neighborhoods

Chicago Public Library’s Largest Book Giveaway Ever; One Million Free Books for Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge