Press Releases

Mayor's Press Releases



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Sep 27, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Visits Touhy Park to Highlight City of Chicago's Investment in the Rogers Park Community
Construction of a new Playground, Pathway Improvements, Lighting, and Landscaping Work Underway

 

Sep 26, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Announces NATO Legacy Funds to Help Financially Revitalize Beverly Arts Center
Center Offers Classes in Art, Music, Dance, and Theater; Rotating Exhibitions of Art by Established and Emerging Artists; and one of the most Dynamic Performing Arts Programs in the City

 

Sep 26, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Ambassador Rudolf Bekink, Dutch Ambassador to the United States
Visit Highlights Second ThinkBike Workshop A Two-Day Exchange Between the City of Chicago and the Dutch Cycling Embassy

 

Sep 26, 2013 Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Federal Charges Against Gang Members

 

Sep 26, 2013 Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Bishop Timothy Lyne

 

Sep 26, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Calls on the Food and Drug Administration to Take Strong Action Against Menthol Cigarettes
Mayor asks FDA to consider all options to combat menthols up to and including outright ban

 

Sep 25, 2013 Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn Announce Power Construction Company Will Relocate Corporate Headquarters to City of Chicago
Power to move 200-plus employees to the City and add 30 new jobs; will be the 20th Corporate HQ to relocate under Mayor Emanuel

 

Sep 25, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Announces Tourism Records In August

 

Sep 24, 2013 Mayor Emanuel, US Transportation Secretary Foxx and Illinois Senators Durbin and Kirk Announce $92 Million in Funding for Partners for New Taxiway Project as Part of O'Hare Modernization Program
$10 million in grant funding from FAA, $78 million from O’Hare airlines and $3.5 million from Chicago Department of Aviation

 

Sep 23, 2013 Mayor Emanuel Initiates and Hosts First Ever Big Ideas for Small Business Summit in Chicago to Share Best Practices from Chicago's Small Business Experience
Mayor welcomes City Hall staff from 20 cities across the country who want to mimic Chicago’s successful small business strategies. Asks each city to follow Chicago’s lead and make at least one specific commitment that is actionable by the end of the year