Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Cargo Project at O'Hare International Airport

The Mayor announced massive development project that will expand and enhance the efficiency of O’Hare’s airport cargo operations. The nearly $200 million project is expected to create 1,200 construction jobs, 1,200 permanent on-site cargo jobs and 10,000 regional jobs related to this development, and will provide approximately $600 million in economic benefits to the airport over the life of the agreement at no cost to Chicago taxpayers. 

Mayor Emanuel Releases First-Year Progress Report

View a comprehensive report detailing the Mayor's progress made since taking office in May 2011. The 32-page report highlights progress made to improve the quality of schools, the safety of streets, the cost and effectiveness of city government, and the urgent need to create and keep the jobs in Chicago.

The report, a public feedback form, video and more resources are available at www.cityofchicago.org/firstyear