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Public Building Commission Accused of Over-Paying Minority-Owned Businesses
June 16, 2011 | by Chicago Sun Times | Has Oido
According to a report released Wednesday, the Chicago Public Building Commission, which oversees hundreds of millions of dollars of construction projects, "grossly overstated" the amount of money paid to minority contractors in 2009. continue reading »
Chicago’s New Mayor, Rahm Emanuel: Chicago Is Ready For Change
May 16, 2011 | by Chicago 2011 | Has Oido
Monday morning, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's new mayor, gave his inaugural address. Below are excerpts from the morning's speech. Honored guests, Mr. Vice President, continue reading »
Goldblatt Senior Living Project Introduced at City Council Meeting
May 5, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Has Oido
Mayor Richard M. Daley today introduced 11 ordinances supporting affordable housing, business improvements, the preservation of historic buildings, the development of open space and recreational activities. continue reading »
Mayor Daley Breaks Ground on New Back of the Yards High School
April 28, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Has Oido
Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Cardenas and other community representatives today participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Back of the Yards High School located at 2111 W. 47th Street in the New City community on the City’s southwest side. continue reading »
Mayor Daley Dedicates New Artificial Turf Soccer Field at McKinley Park
April 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Has Oido
Mayor Richard M. Daley dedicated a state-of-the-art artificial turf soccer field in McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd., and thanked residents of the 11th Ward for their help in moving the City forward. continue reading »
Chicago Police Superintendent Weis Leaves Post, Superintendent Hillard in as Interim
March 2, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Has Oido
Superintendent Jody P. Weis today announced that he will step down as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department after fulfilling the terms of his contract which expires today March 1, 2011. Jody Weis was sworn in as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department in February 2008. continue reading »
Daley to Hand Over Taste of Chicago to Park District, at Least for this Year
February 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Has Oido
The City of Chicago continues to struggle with how to manage its costs and its very popular, money draining Taste of Chicago. There has been talk that continue reading »
Mayor Daley Says the City is Ready for the Blizzard of 2011
February 1, 2011 | by Sun-Times | Has Oido
Chicago is under a blizzard watch beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday. High winds, whiteout conditions and at least a foot of snow expected. Some areas could get as much as two feet of snow. continue reading »
Mayor Daley Welcomes Chicago Public Schools Students Back To Class After Winter Break
January 3, 2011 | by City of Chicago | Has Oido
Mayor Richard M. Daley rang the ceremonial bell today to welcome children back to school after the winter break and praised students, parents, teachers and administrators along with many other partners for the hard work that has resulted in steady progress year-to-year by the students. continue reading »
Daley Surpasses Father, Becoming Longest-Serving Chicago Mayor
December 27, 2010 | by Nickie Lewis | Notitas de Noticias
With 7,918 days in office, Mayor Richard M. Daley has become Chicago’s longest-serving mayor beating his father by two days today. The family reign will end next year, with the Daleys having served as mayor for 42 years total. continue reading »
Mayoral Candidate Chico’s Budget Idea
November 10, 2010 | by Chicago Tribune | Has Oido
Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico stated that, despite his former boss Mayor Daley’s plan to dip into the city reserves to balance this year’s budget, he would not suggest the same. continue reading »
Rahm Emanuel Steps Down With a Tearful Good-bye
October 1, 2010 | by USAToday | Notitas de Noticias
President Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel stepped down Friday with praise from the president who called Emanuel “an incomparable leader” and said he would be missed by colleagues on this “bittersweet day here at the White House.” continue reading »
COMMUNITY: South Lawndale to Receive Portion of Federal Funds for Neighborhood Rehab
September 16, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Has Oido
Mayor Richard M. Daley said today Chicago has received more funding through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) -- $168 million -- than any other local government continue reading »
CPS: Officials Celebrate New Addition to Benito Juarez Community Academy
September 16, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Has Oido
Creating new school buildings offers Chicago Public Schools students the facilities and equipment they need to succeed, Mayor Richard M. Daley said today as he cut the ceremonial ribbon on the new addition at Benito Juarez Community Academy. continue reading »
Chicago Police try New Tactic to Decrease Gang Violence
September 1, 2010 | by The Chicago Tribune | Notitas de Noticias
Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis is taking an unconventional approach to gang violence. Law enforcement is applying direct pressure to top gang leaders in an effort to decrease gang related violence. continue reading »
