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Headline: Jesse White Community Center Groundbreaking
Date: 6/1/2011
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Description: Once completed, this community center will offer after-school activities for Chicago's youth and house the world-famous Jesse White Tumbling Team.
Address: 412 W. Chicago Ave. 60654
Ward: 27

Headline: United Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 6/10/2011
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Description: “I’m very excited to announce that United Airlines is putting another 1300 jobs here in the city of Chicago… They are investing in the city of Chicago because of their confidence in the decisions we’re making. We are taking on our challenges.” - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 233 S. Wacker Dr. 60606
Ward: 2

Headline: 13th Ward Senior Celebration
Date: 5/20/2011
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Description: At a gathering in Chicago's 13th Ward (West Lawn), Mayor Emanuel mingled with senior citizens and honored their contributions to the community.
Address: 4233 W. 65th St. 60629
Ward: 13

Headline: Executive Order Signing with Walsh Elementary School Students
Date: 5/20/2011
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Description: After speaking with a 4th grade class at Walsh Elementary School, Mayor Emanuel signed an Executive Order creating the City's first long-term budgeting process.
Address: 2015 S. Peoria St. 60608
Ward: 25

Headline: More Cops on the Street Announcement in Auburn-Gresham
Date: 5/24/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and Supt. Garry McCarthy announced that 500 Chicago Police Officers would be redeployed to the beat to keep Chicago's neighborhoods safe.
Address: 7808 S. Halsted St. 60620
Ward: 17

Headline: Pride Parade
Date: 6/26/2011
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Description: "The gay and lesbian community is part of the fabric of our city. They are our police officers, our teachers, doctors, brothers, sisters and uncles. That is what makes the city so strong." - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 3712 N. Broadway 60613
Ward: 44/46

Headline: Meeting with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Mi Tierra
Date: 7/15/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel met with Latino business leaders at Mi Tierra restaurant in the Little Village neighborhood. The Little Village retail corridor generates more sales tax revenue for Chicago than any retail corridor outside of the Magnificent Mile.
Address: 2528 S Kedzie Ave 60628
Ward: 12

Headline: $75 Million in Savings from 2011 Budget
Date: 2011-05-17
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Description: On his first full day in office, Mayor Emanuel announced his plans to implement $75 million in savings to the 2011 budget.
Address: 1658 N Throop, 60642
Ward: 32

Headline: Recycling Announcement
Date: 7/18/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced his plan to make Chicago's recycling services more effective, and ultimately extend recycling collection citywide.
Address: 6441 Ravenswood, 60626
Ward: 40

Headline: Iron Street Farm Visit
Date: 7/26/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that he would introduce a new ordinance to promote community gardens and urban agriculture, turning eyesores into engines of economic growth.
Address: 3333 S Iron, 60608
Ward: 11

Headline: Chatham Wal-Mart
Date: 7/27/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped by the new Wal-Mart at 83rd Street and Stewart Avenue. Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods throughout Chicago is an important priority for the Mayor.
Address: 8301 S. Holland Road, 60620
Ward: 21

Headline: 30th Ward Block Party
Date: 7/30/2011
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Description: The Mayor stopped to chat with families at a neighborhood block party on the Northwest Side.
Address: 3300 N. Hamlin Ave, Chicago 60618
Ward: 30

Headline: Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
Date: 7/30/2011
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Description: The Mayor took in the art on display at Logan Square's Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival.
Address: 2600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
Ward: 35

Headline: Anti-Violence March in Austin Neighborhood
Date: 7/30/2011
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Description: "These streets are for our children. The streets will not be a random shooting gallery for the gangbangers and thugs who are terrorizing our children." - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 5575 W. Van Buren St. 60644
Ward: 29

Headline: Going Door-to-Door for Back-to-School
Date: 8/2/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel passed out back-to-school supply kits, reminding parents and students about the first day of school and the importance of excellent attendance.
Address: Saint Sabina's Church, 1210 West 78th Place 60620
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Headline: L Stop, 95th/Dan Ryan
Date: 5/17/11
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Description: On the first day after being sworn in, Mayor Emanuel went to the 95th/Dan Ryan El stop to listen to Chicagoans' ideas for moving their city forward.
Address: 4 West 95th Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 21

Headline: Armed Forces Luncheon
Date: 5/19/2011
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Description: The Mayor thanked members of the U.S. armed forces for their service.
Address: 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL
Ward: 2

Headline: TIF Reform Announcement
Date: 5/19/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced the formation of a task force to ensure that the TIF economic development program delivers results for taxpayers.
Address: 2425 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago IL
Ward: 1

Headline: Simon Guggenheim Elementary School
Date: 5/26/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard met with students and teachers at Simon Guggenheim Elementary School in Englewood.
Address: 7141 S Morgan, Chicago IL
Ward: 17

Headline: Visit with Lindblom High School Students
Date: 5/31/2011
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Description: During a visit to Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Mayor Emanuel stopped to chat with a young woman about her studies.
Address: 6130 S. Wolcott Ave. 60636
Ward: 15

Headline: City Colleges Leadership
Date: 6/9/2011
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Description: "I want to make sure that the kids that are graduating from our high schools and immigrants here have a system of education that gives them the opportunity to achieve their dreams." - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 30 E. Lake St. 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: One Summer Chicago Programs for Youth
Date: 6/22/2011
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Description: “We’re investing in our children’s safety and in their futures. Through coordination between the city, county, business and foundation community, an additional 2,800 kids across the city will be in summer programs that enhance their ability to achieve success.” - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 4510 S. Michigan Ave. 60653
Ward: 3

Headline: Facebook Town Hall at Kennedy King College
Date: 6/30/2011
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Description: Chicagoans across the city tuned in to hear the Mayor answer their questions in #AskChicago, a first-of-its-kind Facebook Town Hall.
Address: 6301 S. Halsted St. 60621
Ward: 20

Headline: CTA Safety
Date: 7/27/2011
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Description: The Mayor rode the Green Line to the Ashland stop to announce that that 50 officers from the Chicago Police Academy would be assigned to patrol CTA rail and bus stops full-time.
Address: 1601 W Lake, 60612
Ward: 27

Headline: Walgreens Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 6/29/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that Walgreens will open dozens of new stores in underserved Chicago neighborhoods, expanding access to fresh, healthy foods and creating hundreds of new jobs.
Address: 8628 South Cottage Grove Ave. 60619
Ward: 6

Headline: GE Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 5/23/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that GE will expand its Chicago operations, bringing 1,000 jobs to the city.
Address: 500 W. Monroe St. Chicago IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Honoring the Families of Fallen Servicemembers
Date: 5/28/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel visited with the families of servicemembers who gave their lives defending the United States.
Address: 111 N. State St. 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: South Loop Elementary School
Date: 6/2/2011
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Description: The Mayor dropped in on a reading lesson at South Loop Elementary School.
Address: 1212 S. Plymouth Ct. 60605
Ward: 2

Headline: Bike Lanes
Date: 6/7/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel chatted with cyclists after kicking off the construction of Chicago's first protected bike lane. The Mayor has pledged to create 100 miles of bike lanes over four years.
Address: 514 W. Kinzie St. 60606
Ward: 42

Headline: More Cops on the Street Announcement in Logan Square
Date: 6/12/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced the redeployment of 150 additional police officers to the beat.
Address: Illinois Centennial Monument, North Milwaukee Avenue, 60647
Ward: 35

Headline: Food Desert Summit with Leading Grocery CEOs
Date: 6/15/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel brought together executives of six leading grocery chains to discuss providing health, fresh food in underserved Chicago neighborhoods.
Address: 3715 W. Arthington 60624
Ward: 24

Headline: Officer Donald J. Marquez Charter School
Date: 6/23/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel met with parents, teachers, and students to talk about about the importance of more instructional time for Chicago schools.
Address: 2916 W. 47th 60632
Ward: 14

Headline: Richard M. Daley Branch Library Dedication
Date: 7/28/2011
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Description: Speaking at the dedication of the 59th library to have been built during Richard M. Daley's term in office, Mayor Emanuel thanked his predecessor for investing in libraries for neighborhoods like West Humboldt Park.
Address: 733 N. Kedzie Avenue
Ward: 27

Headline: Saying Hello
Date: 5/31/2011
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Description: After his visit to Lindblom High School, the Mayor met with families in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Address: 6104 South Wolcott Ave 60636
Ward: 15

Headline: Emergency Preparedness
Date: 5/26/2011
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Description: The Mayor brought together department heads to review the city's emergency preparedness plans.
Address: 1411 West Madison Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Education Reform Bill Signing
Date: 6/13/2011
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Description: The Mayor congratulated students at the signing of an important piece of legislation to reform education in Illnois.
Address: 415 Lexington Street, Maywood, IL 60153
Ward:

Headline: Civil Unions
Date: 6/2/2011
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Description: In Millennium Park, the Mayor marked a milestone in Illinois history: the state's first civil union ceremonies.
Address: 201 E. Randolph St. 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Firehouse Visit
Date: 6/30/2011
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Description: The Mayor regularly visits firehouses throughout the city to thank Chicago's firefighters for their service.
Address: 4900 West Chicago Ave 60651
Ward: 37

Headline: Efficiencies and Savings across City Departments
Date: 7/14/2011
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Description: "We need to ask some fundamental questions: Which is the best way to deliver this service? Could we do it better? If this is what we should do, should we do it a different way?" - Mayor Emanuel
Address: 1000 E Ohio Street 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: More Cops on the Street Announcement in Palmer Park, Roseland
Date: 7/17/2011
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Description: The Mayor talks to a young Chicagoan in Palmer Park after announcing that 92 Chicago police officers will move from administrative roles to the beat. To date, nearly 750 officers have been redeployed to the beat patrol.
Address: E. 111th St and S. Indiana Ave. 60628
Ward: 9

Headline: Allscripts Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 6/28/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that Allscripts, a leading electronic health records service, wil hire 300 more employees in Chicago by the end of 2012.
Address: 222 Merchandise Mart 60654
Ward: 42

Headline: First Council Meeting
Date: 5/18/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel presided over the first meeting of a new, reorganized City Council, with 3 fewer committees to reduce the costs to taxpayers by more than 10%.
Address: 121 N La Salle Street, 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: Lee Elementary School Drop-By
Date: 5/20/2011
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Description: The Mayor dropped by Lee Elementary School to talk about his plans for education in Chicago with teachers, students, and school leaders.
Address: 6448 South Tripp, 60629
Ward: 13

Headline: Expanding Broadband Internet Access with Comcast
Date: 5/31/2011
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Description: The City and Comcast partnered to offer reduced-rate high-speed internet access to low-income students and families across the city.
Address: 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago IL
Ward: 16

Headline: Let's Move! Conference
Date: 6/9/2011
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Description: The Mayor spoke at the national "Eat Well, Live Well, Let's Move!" conference about public health in Chicago's communities.
Address: 251 E. Huron St. 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Logan Square Farmer's Market
Date: 6/12/2011
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Description: After making an announcement about increasing public safety, Mayor Emanuel stopped by a farmer's market in Logan Square.
Address: 3101 W. Logan Blvd. 60647
Ward: 35

Headline: Energy Efficiency
Date: 6/14/2011
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Description: At a meeting of Chicago's Public Building Commission, the Mayor announced new investments in energy efficiency to save taxpayers up to $5.7 million a year and create hundreds of jobs.
Address: 118 N Clark, 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: Union Park
Date: 7/27/2011
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Description: The Mayor talked to young people cooling off in the pool at Union Park.
Address: 1501 W. Randolph Street
Ward: 27

Headline: Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Date: 7/28/2011
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Description: The Mayor and Cultural Commissioner Michelle T. Boone enjoyed a jazz concert at Millennium Park.
Address: 55 North Michigan Avenue 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Rahm's Readers
Date: 8/9/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel talked to a group of "Rahm's Readers." Over the summer, more than 47,000 Chicago children completed their reading goals, giving reports on more than a million books.
Address: 11010 South Kedzie Avenue 60655
Ward: 19

Headline: A Force For Good
Date: 8/12/2011
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Description: At Breakthrough Urban Ministries, a social service agency in Garfield Park, Mayor Emanuel announced a new program to help community organizations grow their capacity to do good.
Address: 402 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago IL
Ward: 27

Headline: Public Health Goals for the City
Date: 8/16/2011
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Description: At a teen fitness center in Humboldt Park, the Mayor and Health Commissioner Choucair released the city's first-ever comprehensive public health agenda.
Address: 1400 N. Sacramento Avenue, Chicago IL
Ward: 26

Headline: Talking Trash
Date: 8/17/2011
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Description: The Mayor stopped to discuss garbage and recycling collection with Streets & Sanitation workers in Englewood.
Address: 611 W. 69th Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 17

Headline: Procurement Reform
Date: 8/18/2011
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Description: In partnership with Acccenture, the City will evaluate and overhual its procturement services to save up to $25 million by 2013.
Address: 3124 S. Sacramento St., Chicago IL
Ward: 12

Headline: Cabinet Lunch at BJ's
Date: 5/24/2011
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Description: After the first cabinet meeting of his administration, Mayor Emanuel took his cabinet members to lunch at BJ's, the beloved South Side eatery.
Address: 1156 W. 79th St. 60620
Ward: 17

Headline: Israel Idonije Foundation
Date: 5/24/2011
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Description: At the Shedd Aquarium, Mayor Emanuel celebrated with students who achieved excellent attendance records as part of Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije's First Down program.
Address: 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. 60605
Ward: 2

Headline: Firehouse Visit
Date: 5/31/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped to chat and take a photo with the members of Fire Engine Company 121 in the Beverly neighborhood.
Address: 1724 W 95th, 60643
Ward: 19

Headline: Police Station Visit
Date: 5/31/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped to talk with police officers in the Englewood district about crime fighting.
Address: 1438 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL
Ward: 16

Headline: Pride Month Reception
Date: 6/9/2011
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Description: The Mayor addressed members of Chicago's LGBT community at a reception celebrating Pride Month.
Address: 77 E. Randolph St. 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Delegation from Germany
Date: 6/23/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel welcomed a delegation of business leaders from Hamburg, Germany.
Address: 353 N Clark, 60654
Ward: 42

Headline: Teacher Training
Date: 6/25/2011
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Description: At the commencement ceremony for National Louis University, Mayor Emanuel announced that the affiliated Academy for Urban School Leadership will double its teacher training program over the next two years.
Address: 2301 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Taste of Chicago
Date: 6/25/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel sampled local specialties at the Taste of Chicago festival.
Address: 337 E Randolph St, Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: World Business Chicago Expansion
Date: 7/13/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel held a press conference on City Hall's green roof to announce that 50 high-powered Chicago businesspeople have agreed to join the board of World Business Chicago and promote investment and job creation in The City That Works.
Address: 120 W. Randolph, Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Garfield Park Little League
Date: 7/30/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel traded high fives with members of Garfield Park's Little League teams.
Address: 100 North Central Park, Chicago 60624
Ward: 28

Headline: Ideas Week
Date: 8/3/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel shared his plans to bring talented young people into town for Chicago Ideas Week, showcasing Chicago as an exciting place to turn new ideas into new businesses and technologies.
Address: 600 West Chicago Avenue 60654
Ward: 27

Headline: Chase Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 8/9/2011
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Description: At a Chase branch on the Northwest Side, the Mayor announced that Chase will create 400 new jobs in Chicago and open 4 new branches throughout the city.
Address: 5606 W. Montrose Avenue
Ward: 38

Headline: Streamlining the Permitting Process by Adopting "E-Plan"
Date: 8/10/2011
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Description: At a restaurant under construction in the South Loop, the Mayor announced major changes to bring the City's Buildings Deparment into the 21st century, including implementing an electronic review system.
Address: 1639 S. Wabash Avenue 60616
Ward: 2

Headline: Spreading the Word about Curfew
Date: 8/12/2011
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Description: The Mayor wanted to remind Chicagoans about the new curfew ordinance, so he joined CAPS members to pass out reminder leaflets at the 95th/Dan Ryan L stop.
Address: 14 W 95th St, 60628
Ward: 21

Headline: Bud Billiken Breakfast
Date: 8/13/2011
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Description: The Mayor started off his Bud Billiken day at a pre-parade breakfast in Mandrake Park.
Address: 900 E. Pershing Ave, Chicago IL
Ward: 4

Headline: Bud Billiken Parade - Start
Date: 8/13/2011
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Description: As Grand Marshall of the Bud Billiken Parade, Mayor Emanuel jogged down the route, zig-zagging and shaking hands along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Address: 40th Street and King Drive Chicago IL
Ward: 3

Headline: Bud Billiken Parade - Finish
Date: 8/13/2011
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Description: As the Bud Biliken Parade wrapped up, the Mayor reflected on parade's education focus: "This is all about making sure our kids start the school year right."
Address: George Washington Memorial, 60615
Ward: 3

Headline: Principal Training
Date: 8/15/2011
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Description: At an elementary school in Garfield Park, Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Brizard unveiled a new program to train high-performing principals -- and announced that donors had agreed to give $5 million to fund it.
Address: 412 South Keeler, Chicago 60624
Ward: 24

Headline: Otho Sprague Foundation
Date: 8/16/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel thanked the Foundation for its role in supporting the City's public health agenda and called on organizations across Chicago to help make the city a healthier place.
Address: 76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Good Government Live Chat with Andy Shaw
Date: 8/17/2011
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Description: The Mayor sat down with Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association for a live-streamed conversation about making city government transparent and accountable.
Address: 820 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Memorial Day Wreath-Laying
Date: 5/28/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel laid a wreath at the Chicago Memorial Day Parade to honor the servicemen and women who have fallen defending their country.
Address: 50 W. Washington St. 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: Marine Math and Science Commencement
Date: 6/11/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel addressed the first graduating class of the Marine Math and Science Academy. The Mayor told the Academy's cadets about his near-death experience as a teenager, reminding them that from adversity comes the determination to succeed.
Address: 145 S. Campbell Ave. 60612
Ward: 2

Headline: Collins Academy High School Commencement
Date: 6/11/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel congratulated the graduates of North Lawndale's Collins Academy on their tremendous success. "Nothing means more to me in my professional life of public service than seeing 88 kids graduate and 88 kids go to college," said the Mayor. "This is the face of Chicago."
Address: 1313 S. Sacramento Dr. 60612
Ward: 24

Headline: City-County Collaboration
Date: 6/13/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and Cook County President Preckwinkle announced the results of a report showing that increased City-County collaboration could save taxpayers up to $140 million per year by 2014.
Address: 118 North Clark Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Motorola Solutions Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 6/14/2011
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Description: Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Motorola Solutions will bring 400 jobs to Chicago by the end of 2012.
Address: 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Ethics Reforms
Date: 7/5/2011
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Description: At the Chicago Board of Ethics, the Mayor announced his plans to create a more comprehensive lobbyist disclosure database, fostering transparency and accountability in city government.
Address: 740 N Sedgewick, Chicago IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Swearing-In of Supt. McCarthy and First Deputy Wysinger
Date: 7/15/2011
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Description: The Mayor attended the swearing-in ceremony of Supt. McCarthy and First Deputy Wysinger.
Address: 3510 S Michigan, 60653
Ward: 3

Headline: Illinois DREAM Act Signing
Date: 8/1/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel attended the signing of the Illinois DREAM Act, a landmark law to help immigrant students achieve a world-class education.
Address: 1450 W. Cermak Road, Chicago 60608
Ward: 25

Headline: Café Jumping Bean
Date: 6/14/2011
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped by Café Jumping Bean, a bustling anchor of the Pilsen community. (Photo credit: Ramiro Mosso)
Address: 1439 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Ward: 25

Headline: Sister Cities Festival
Date: 8/9/2011
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Description: The Mayor sampled international fare at Chicago's Sister Cities Festival.
Address: 118 North Clark Street 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: Lunch at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
Date: 8/12/2011
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Description: The Mayor stopped for lunch with Police Supt. McCarthy and First Deputy Wysinger at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles.
Address: 3947 South King Drive 60653
Ward: 3

Headline: Bethlehem Star Missonary Baptist Church
Date: 8/14/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel visited Bethlehem Star Missonary Baptist Church in the Burnside neighborhood.
Address: 9231 S. Cottage Grove, 60619
Ward: 8

Headline: Montrose Brown Line Stop
Date: 8/23/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel rode the CTA to work soon after moving back into his Ravenswood home. (Photo credit: Chicago Transit Authority)
Address: 1817 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago IL 60613
Ward: 47

Headline: Surprise!
Date: 8/23/11
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Description: Students at Dixon Elementary in Chatham got a surprise visit from the Mayor.
Address: 8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave 60619
Ward: 6

Headline: Dance/USA
Date: 7/13/11
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Description: "This city will be the heartbeat of dance in the entire country.” - Mayor Emanuel (Photo credit: Kristie Kahns Photography)
Address: 205 E. Randolph Street 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Valois Restaurant
Date: 8/10/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped by this iconic Hyde Park eatery. (Photo credit: Gus Sellis)
Address: 1518 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Ward: 4

Headline: First Cabinet Meeting
Date: 5/24/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and his commissioners gathered to discuss their plans for moving Chicago forward during the years to come.
Address: 251 E. Huron St., Chicago IL 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Scholarship Awards
Date: 6/1/11
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Description: One high-achieving student from each CPS high school received a Mayoral Award scholarship from the CME Foundation.
Address: 50 E. Congress Parkway 60605
Ward: 2

Headline: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Date: 5/21/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel spoke to the crowd at the annual Hopefest concert benefiting the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
Address: 322 W. Armitage 60614
Ward: 43

Headline: Fighting Foreclosures
Date: 8/17/11
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Description: The Mayor announced a Micro-Market Recovery Program to help neighborhoods rehab foreclosed properties. The John T. and Catherine D. MacArthur Foundation will provide $15 to $20 million in loan funding to seed the program.
Address: 7835 S. Ada Street, Chicago IL
Ward: 17

Headline: Faith-Based Community Discussion: Longer School Day
Date: 8/25/11
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Description: Over 200 faith-based community members joined the Mayor at U.S. Cellular Field to discuss the importance of providing Chicago Public School students with a longer school day and year.
Address: 333 W. 35th Street
Ward: 11

Headline: Fire Station Visit
Date: 7/25/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel stopped by the Brighton Park station to thank the men and women of Engine 62, Truck 52 for their service.
Address: 3002 W 42nd, 60632
Ward: 14

Headline: Orbitz
Date: 8/3/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel took a stroll through the headquarters of Orbitz, the Chicago-based Internet travel company.
Address: 500 West Madison, 60661
Ward: 42

Headline: Fire Department Picnic
Date: 7/17/11
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Description: The Mayor joined firefighters, paramedics, and their families for the Department's 9th annual picnic. The picnic was held at Chicago's Memorial Park for fallen firefighters and paramedics.
Address: 2300 Fort Dearborn Dr. 60605
Ward: 2

Headline: Concert at Trinity United Church of Christ
Date: 7/19/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel attended the release concert for gospel artist Richard Smallwood's15th studio album.
Address: 400 West 95th Street, 60619
Ward: 21

Headline: Chicago Football Classic Press Conference
Date: 8/23/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel about the upcoming Chicago Football Classic, a football game which showcases Historically Black Colleges and Universities and reminds students that back-to-school is around the corner.
Address: 8510 South Cottage Grove Avenue 60619
Ward: 6

Headline: EMC Brings Jobs to Chicago
Date: 8/23/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that EMC, a leading cloud computing IT company, will open a new office and add 200 new jobs in Chicago over the next two years. The announcement took place at DePaul University’s College of Digital Management and Computer Science.
Address: 243 South Wabash 60604
Ward: 42

Headline: Memorial Mass
Date: 5/30/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel attended a memorial mass honoring fallen Chicago firefighters and paramedics.
Address: 1080 W Roosevelt, 60607
Ward: 25

Headline: Youth Council
Date: 8/30/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel hosted the inaugural meeting of the Mayoral Youth Advisory Council to bring a diverse, youth perspective into discussions about how to make City services more effective and address the challenges.
Address: 121 N LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Excelerate Labs Keynote Address
Date: 8/31/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel told some 400 entrepreneurs and venture capitalist that the City will not be a "roadblock" to business startups.
Address: 329 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Cabinet Meeting
Date: 9/1/11
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Description: The Mayor met with Chicago's senior leaders at Truman College.
Address: 1145 West Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Ward: 46

Headline: Coin Toss at Soldier Field
Date: 9/3/11
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Description: Soldier Field coin toss for the 14th Annual Chicago Football Classic between Hampton University and Alabama A&M.
Address: 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Budget Town Hall at Kennedy King College
Date: 8/29/11
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Description: In his first Budget Town Hall, Mayor Emanuel continued the conversation at ChicagoBudget.org on the South Side to help get Chicago's fiscal house in order.
Address: 6301 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 20

Headline: HUD Press Conference
Date: 8/31/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced that Chicago will receive $30.5 million to redevelop the distressed housing at Grove Parc Plaza and revitalize the Woodlawn neighborhood on the city’s south side
Address: 6230 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 20

Headline: Back-to-School at Skinner North
Date: 9/6/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel welcomed students to the first day of school at Skinner North, a school that had just voted to lengthen its school day by 90 minutes.
Address: 640 W Scott St, Chicago, IL
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Headline: Hockey is for Everyone
Date: 9/6/11
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Description: The Mayor joined U.S. Representative Mike Quigley and members of the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL's "Hockey is For Everyone" sports clinic.
Address: 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Ward: 44

Headline: Budget Town Hall at Malcom X College
Date: 8/31/11
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Description: In his second Budget Town Hall, Mayor Emanuel continued the conversation from ChicagoBudget.org on the West Side, to discuss ideas to balance Chicago's budget.
Address: 1900 West Buren Street, Chicago, IL, 60612
Ward: 2

Headline: Wrigleyville Firehouse Visit
Date: 9/1/11
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Description: Guess who stopped by the firehouse for a snack? Mayor Emanuel also discussed the Budget Town Halls, pensions, and the economy with firefighters.
Address: 1052 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Ward: 44

Headline: Back-to-School at Stem
Date: 9/6/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel joined CPS CEO Brizard to welcome students to the first day of school at STEM Magnet Academy, a school that had just voted to lengthen its school day by 90 minutes.
Address: 1522 W Fillmore Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Back-to-School at Genevieve Melody Elementary
Date: 9/6/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel welcomed students to the first day of school at Genevieve Melody Elementary, a school that had just voted to lengthen its school day by 90 minutes.
Address: 412 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 24

Headline: New Jobs at SeatonCorp
Date: 9/7/11
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Description: The Mayor announced 400 new jobs at SeatonCorp, bringing to more than 4,600 the total number of jobs the Mayor has announced during his administration.
Address: 860 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 32

Headline: Surprise visit to Mays Elementary
Date: 9/8/11
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Description: Mayor made a surprise visit to Mays Elementary in Englewood, which just voted to lengthen their school day
Address: 838 West Marquette Road, Chicago, IL 60621
Ward: 16

Headline: Visiting Carl Schurz High School
Date: 9/9/11
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Description: The Mayor visited Carl Schurz High School to discuss the importance of giving students across Chicago more time in the classroom and a longer school day.
Address: 3601 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Ward: 38

Headline: National Moment of Remembrance for 9/11
Date: 9/11/11
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Description: ‎"What do we do with that remembrance? How do you apply it?... apply it to a sense of community, compassion and to do something good, for your community, your family, your neighbors and your country," -Mayor Emanuel
Address: 1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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Headline: The Mayor visits Brown Elementary
Date: 9/12/11
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Description: First and second graders at Brown Elementary were happy to show off their schoolwork to the Mayor.
Address: 54 North Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Ward: 27

Headline: City Colleges 100th Birthday Party
Date: 9/12/11
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Description: Students from Washburne Culinary Institute baked a beautiful cake to celebrate the City Colleges of Chicago's 100th birthday.
Address: 121 N Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL, 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: 10,000 Small Businesses
Date: 9/13/11
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Description: Announcing that Chicago will join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, which will bring $25 million to help small businesses.
Address: 30 E Lake Street, Chicago, 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Waiting for the Red Line
Date: 9/16/11
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Address: 41.947316,-87.653624
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Headline: Launching the first City badge in the world.
Date: 9/16/11
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Description: Checking out what Foursquare co-founder Naveen Selvadurai has to say about checking-in across Chicago with the first ever City Badge---the Windy City Badge. More details here: http://tinyurl.com/6hmdnfr
Address: 7000 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Ward: 49

Headline: Pullman Park Job Site
Date: 9/19/11
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Description: Announcing a new retail development in Pullman Park that will create nearly 2,000 jobs.
Address: 500 E 111th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
Ward: 9

Headline: Along the Chicago River
Date: 9/19/11
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Description: The Mayor talked about new development along the Chicago River in partnership with the EPA.
Address: 41.856944, -87.634722
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Headline: Revitalizing CTA stations
Date: 9/20/11
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Description: The Mayor and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced their initiative to clean, fix, and renew CTA stations. The Mayor rode back on the Blue Line.
Address: 2620 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 35

Headline: Blue Cart Recycling Program
Date: 7/18/11
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Description: Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Thomas G. Byrne announced the inclusion of private bidding for the City's recycling program to keep the program competitive.
Address: 6441 N Ravenswood ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 40

Headline: Bringing the LEAF to Chicago
Date: 8/25/11
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Description: Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Weigert joined State officials and Nissan in announcing the accelerated launch of the Nissan LEAF in Illinois due, in part, to an extensive electric car charging network being installed in the City and surrounding suburbs.
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Ward: 2

Headline: Talking about a longer school day
Date: 9/20/11
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Description: Chicago Public Schools CEO JC Brizard heard from parents and teachers about the decision to extend the school day.
Address: 54 North Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Ward: 27

Headline: Dedicating a new sculpture
Date: 9/13/11
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Description: DCASE Commissioner Michelle T. Boone helped to officially dedicate "The Runners" sculpture.
Address: Bessie Coleman Drive
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Headline: The Southeast Chicago Arts Fair
Date: 9/18/11
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Description: Commissioner Michelle T. Boone joins 28 artists and artists' groups for the Southeast Chicago Arts Fair, known locally as the "Heart and Soul Street" of the community.
Address: 9108 S Brandon Ave Chicago, IL 60617
Ward: 10

Headline: Tech Awards
Date: 9/19/11
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Description: Chief Technology Officer John Tolva spoke to hundreds of tech and innovation leaders at the 2011 Chicago Innovation Awards.
Address: 329 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Iftar Celebration
Date: 8/23/11
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Description: Comptroller Amer Ahmad hosts Iftar during Ramadan for approximately 200 Muslims, community leaders, and diplomats from around the City
Address: 77 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Naming "Honorary Don Cornelius Way"
Date: 9/5/11
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Description: Commissioner Michelle T. Boone announced that the corner of Washington and Halsted Streets will be named "Honorary Don Cornelius Way" for the famed host of Soul Train.
Address: 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: The Annual Bike to Work Rally
Date: 6/17/11
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Description: Commissioner Michelle T. Boone welcomes more than 1000 cyclists at the annual Bike to Work Rally.
Address: 118 N Clark, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: A night at the museum
Date: 9/7/11
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Address: 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Green development on Lake Shore
Date: 9/14/11
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Description: Commissioner Mooney made remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony to officially commemorate at a development that incorporates sustainable features to increase energy efficiency and improve air quality.
Address: 500 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Testa Produce's ribbon-cutting
Date: 2011-05-10
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Description: Commissioner Andrew J. Mooney at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Testa Produce, which added renewable energy and built its warehouse to LEED standards.
Address: 4555 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Ward: 11

Headline: Government Contractors Business Forum Meeting
Date: 9/20/11
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Description: Chief Procurement Officer Jamie L. Rhee met with small, minority and women business owners to discuss doing business with the City.
Address: 131 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
Ward: 42

Headline: CPPO Advisory Council
Date: 9/21/11
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Description: Chief Procurement Officer Jamie L. Rhee met with the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council's CPPO Advisory Council to discuss opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
Address: 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60605
Ward: 2

Headline: Chicago gets the green light
Date: 8/5/11
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Description: Commissioner Gabe Klein highlighted CDOT's new energy-efficient lighting program, which is bringing new streetlights, alley lights and traffic signals to neighborhoods across the city.
Address: 3700 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Ward: 12

Headline: Revive Wacker Drive
Date: 6/30/11
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Address: 100 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Ward: 42

Headline: The State's Capital Bill
Date: 6/23/11
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Description: Commissioner Gabe Klein appeared with Governor Quinn and state elected officials to mark the release of the state's capital bill, which provides important funding for infrastructure investments in Chicago.
Address: 1185 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
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Headline: Designing the Bloomingdale Trail
Date: 9/8/11
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Description: Deputy Commissioner Luann Hamilton at the first Bloomingdale Trail design public meeting at the Congress Theater. CDOT hosted nearly 200 people.
Address: 2135 N Milwaukee Ave, 60647
Ward: 1

Headline: Emergency training at O'Hare
Date: 9/17/11
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Address: Bessie Coleman Drive, Chicago, IL, 60666
Ward: 41

Headline: Pedestrian Plan public meeting
Date: 6/20/11
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Address: 2345 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Ward: 22

Headline: The City's first protected bike lane
Date: 7/25/11
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Address: 600 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Ward: 42

Headline: After School Matters Gala
Date: 9/21/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel celebrated the 20th Anniversary of After-School Matters by speaking at its annual gala.
Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Announcing a new CEO
Date: 9/22/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel announced today that Charles Woodyard will take over as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), effective October 24, 2011.
Address: 1186 N Cambridge Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 27

Headline: New health center
Date: 9/27/11
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Description: The Mayor and Chicago's very own Jennifer Hudson discussed the importance of providing Chicagoans across the city with opportunities to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.
Address: 1350 E 47th Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 4

Headline: Early Childhood Education reforms
Date: 9/28/11
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Description: Visiting the Educare Early Childhood Center to discuss a new rating system for early childhood programs. More information: http://bit.ly/qe9GqP
Address: 5044 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 3

Headline: Stopping by at Fiske Elementary
Date: 9/28/11
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Address: 6145 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 20

Headline: A new school for science and technology
Date: 9/22/11
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Description: The Mayor met with students the grand opening of the new Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy.
Address: 2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 25

Headline: New Bus Tracker Screens
Date: 9/30/11
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Description: The Mayor joined CTA President Forrest Claypool to announce 400 new LED Bus Tracker displays that will tell you when your bus is arriving.
Address: S Lake Park Ave & E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Ward: 4

Headline: Rally to End Violence March
Date: 9/27/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel joined community leaders, Chicago residents and City officials in a Rally To End Violence march.
Address: 2240 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 31

Headline: Kenwood Academy
Date: 9/30/11
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Description: The Mayor decided to stop by Kenwood Academy and chatted with students in the hallway. He did his best to ensure they got back to class on time.
Address: 5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 4

Headline: Breakfast in Hyde Park
Date: 9/30/11
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Address: 1517 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL
Ward: 4

Headline: Recycling Competition
Date: 10/3/11
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Description: Announcing a new recycling competition between the City and private companies to find the best deal for Chicago's residents.
Address: 1685 N Throop Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 32

Headline: Honoring Chicago's Bravest
Date: 10/4/11
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Description: The annual Carter H. Harrison and Lambert Tree Awards Ceremony. These are the Police and Fire Departments’ highest award for outstanding bravery in the line of duty.
Address: 121 N LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: IBM invests in Chicago
Date: 10/4/11
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Description: “Our public schools and community colleges must prepare our young people for the jobs of the future,” said Mayor Emanuel. “This grant from IBM will help us match the education we provide our students with the needs and goals of a 21st century economy...
Address: 71 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Ward: 2

Headline: More Officers on the Streets
Date: 10/6/11
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Description: The Mayor met with cops at the District 8 station to announce the redeployment of 138 more officers to Chicago neighborhoods. 1,019 sworn Chicago Police personnel have been moved to beat duty to since Mayor Emanuel took office.
Address: 3240 W 63 Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 15

Headline: Creating a new rail infrastructure
Date: 10/10/11
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Description: The CREATE program will improve rail infrastructure & create 1,400 more jobs in Chicago.
Address: S State St & W 64th St, Chicago, IL 60637
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Headline: The City's 2012 Budget
Date: 10/12/11
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Description: Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlined the City of Chicago’s 2012 budget proposal. Watch it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/OcUnAehr8J4
Address: 121 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: ThinkChicago | Google Chicago headquarters
Date: 10/13/11
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Description: The Mayor hosted 50 ThinkChicago fellows at Google’s headquarters for Chicago Ideas Week.
Address: 20 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: MERGELive
Date: 10/7/11
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Description: Talking about 200 new jobs at Merge Healthcare. The company will also add 100 health kiosks around the city.
Address: 301 E North Water Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Chicago Ideas Week
Date: 10/10/11
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Description: Sharing the stage at Chicago Ideas Week with fellow Mayors Mike Bloomberg and Kasim Reed, and Thomas Friedman from the New York Times.
Address: 24 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: New high-tech jobs at Accenture
Date: 10/11/11
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Description: Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Accenture has committed to adding 500 jobs to its Chicago workforce. More info here:
Address: 161 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Fire Department visit
Date: 10/14/11
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Description: The Mayor made a stop at the Engine-38 Fire Station.
Address: 3949 W. 16th St, Chicago, IL
Ward: 24

Headline: Modernizing our City's Water
Date: 10/14/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and Commish Powers visited a construction site in North Lawndale today. Crews are installing 1,592 feet of sewer main to replace pipes that date back to 1886.
Address: 2100 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Ward: 24

Headline: New Security Cameras Fight Crime
Date: 10/15/11
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Description: Talking security at the Loyola red line, where recently installed CTA security cameras assisted the CPD in solving a string of robberies. Footage from new cameras at the Armitage brown line station also aided officers in arresting a suspect in the murder of a woman at the Hotel Felix in River North.
Address: 42.001073,-87.661061
Ward: 40

Headline: Small Business Expo
Date: 10/7/11
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Description: Visiting the Small Business Expo to discuss the importance of small businesses to the City's economy
Address: 725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL
Ward: 25

Headline: Welcoming the Korean President
Date: 10/14/11
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Description: Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed the President of the Republic of Korea, President Lee Myung-bak, as well as First Lady of Korea Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, to Chicago. The President celebrated his nation's relationship to Chicago, which extends back to 1893 when Korea made its first official visit overseas to the World Fair
Address: 10000 Bessie Coleman Drive, Chicago, IL
Ward: 41

Headline: New Soccer Field
Date: 10/15/11
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Parks District Interim Superintendent Mike Kelly attended the grand opening of the new Allstate Soccer Field.
Address: Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Ward: 26

Headline: Bear Down!
Date: 10/15/11
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Description: Celebrating a big win with the Chicago Bears : the opening of the new Bears Care Football Field at Jackson Park
Address: 6401 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Ward: 5

Headline: Next Round of Micro-Market Recovery Program
Date: 1/6/12
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Description: The Mayor visited West Humboldt Park, one of three areas that are part of the Micro-Market Recovery program. The program fights against foreclosures and vacant buildings in neighborhoods. The City announced expanding the program to three additional areas.
Address: 3302 W. Huron Street, Chicago, IL
Ward: 27

Headline: Honoring the late John H. Johnson, true Chicagoan, founder of Ebony and Jet Magazines
Date: 1/31/12
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Description: The Mayor celebrated the release of this year’s U.S. Postal Service Black Heritage stamp honoring the late John H. Johnson, founder of the Johnson Publishing Company which published Ebony and Jet magazines. "His publications were not... just meant to entertain, but to educate, to inform and to push for equality. His interest was not just in journalism for the black community: he was interested in justice for all communities." -MRE
Address: 820 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605
Ward: 02

Headline: ThyssenKrupp Comes to Chicago
Date: 2/2/12
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Description: Thyssenkrupp is opening its North American HQ in the hub of the North American marketplace: Chicago.
Address: 78 E Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602
Ward: 02

Headline: Roundtable Discussion with United Airline Employees
Date: 2/8/12
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and the CEO of United Airlines sat down with employees who are part of the 1300 new United jobs in Chicago. They shared ideas about public transportation as well as the City's culture and arts scene.
Address: 233 S Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
Ward: 02

Headline: One-stop Shope for After-school Programs
Date: 2/23/12
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Description: The Mayor met with sister agencies and community organizations at Metropolitan Family Services to announce a new website for parents to register kids in after-school programs. After the announcement the Mayor met with some of the kids and enjoyed some Play-Doh ice cream.
Address: 5548 W Melrose St., Chicago, IL 60641
Ward: 38

Headline: $290 million is Invested to Complete 800+ Projects in Chicago Parks
Date: 3/12/12
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Description: A $290 million investment to be dispersed over the next five years to begin construction of the Bloomingdale Trail, and to build more than 800 recreational areas in neighborhoods across the city. Nearly every Chicagoan will see a public improvement within 10-minute walk from their home, and the work will create 1,200 construction jobs
Address: 1839 N Richmond St., Chicago, IL 60647
Ward: 35

Headline: CTA Grand Ave Red Line station officially re-opens
Date: 1/17/12
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Description: The station now has more space, new elevators/escalators, better lighting and more. Mayor Emanuel announced new stations and improvements in three other locations.
Address: 521 N State St., Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Chicago's New "Blitz" Method
Date: 2/21/12
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Description: Commissioner Byrne updated the Mayor on graffiti-removal crews’ new "blitz" method. Workers can now clean up graffiti in all 50 wards every 13 working days. In the first week 1,000+ pieces of graffiti were blasted and another 1,400 were painted over. No walls were harmed in this process.
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Headline: Visiting Workers
Date: 3/30/12
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Description: Mayor Emanuel and Department of Water Management Commissioner Powers checked out an infrastructure project in Albany Park, an example of a project supported by Building a New Chicago. Rebuilding our 20th Century foundation will give Chicago a leg up in the 21st Century economy.
Address: Albany Park, Chicago, IL
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Headline: Happy Chinese New Year, Chicago
Date: 1/23/12
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Description: The Mayor celebrated the Chinese New Year at John C. Haines Elementary, where Chicago Public Schools students held a great performance. Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Address: 247 W 23rd Pl. Chicago, IL
Ward: 25

Headline: .New TIF Reforms
Date: 1/30/12
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Description: Announcing new TIF reforms including an online database to increase efficiency and transparency.
Address: 1300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Ward: 26

Headline: Here's to a Wonderful St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Date: 3/17/12
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Description: The Mayor celebrated the St. Patrick's holiday downtown with other Chicagoans to see the parade and the dyeing of the Chicago River.
Address: Chicago, IL
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Headline: Honoring Dr. King's Legacy
Date: 1/13/12
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Description: As the first Jewish Mayor of Chicago, I would not be standing here if not for him and the movement he inspired.
Address: 720 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
Ward: 02

Headline: The Mayor Visits Mabel Manning Library
Date: 2/6/12
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Description: The Mayor announced that branch locations of the Chicago Public Library would be open on Mondays between the hours of 2 p.m. to 6 pm. — during the CPS school year.
Address: 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL
Ward: 02

Headline: Announcing A New Chicago
Date: 3/29/12
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Description: Tabitha Miles introduced the Mayor to help announce major infrastructure investments. As a journeywoman laborer who has been through apprenticeship programs, she knows what it takes to Build a New Chicago.
Address: 5700 W Homer St., Chicago, IL 60647
Ward: 29

Headline: A New Fire Commissioner is Appointed
Date: 2/16/12
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Description: The Mayor appointed Jose A. Santiago as the new Chicago Fire Department Fire Commissioner. "Firefighting is a fraternity, a fellowship, and most of all, a calling,” said Mayor Emanuel. “There are few people who have pursued that calling with more courage than Robert Hoff. I’m confident that Jose will carry the values you have forged for the next generation, as a department and as a City."
Address: 55 W Illinois, Chicago, IL
Ward: 42

Headline: Discussing the Sustainability of Our City
Date: 3/8/12
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Description: Twenty-two mayors and 16 national ministers from 28 countries around the world have convened in Chicago to discuss urban sustainability and economic growth in our cities.
Address: 78 E Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
Ward: 42

Headline: A Quick Lunch with CVCA
Date: 3/27/12
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Description: “Thanks for lunch, and good luck to Chicago Vocational Career Academy at the national Cooking up Change healthy cooking contest." The CVCA is competing against teams from across the country at the U.S. Department of Education this May.
Address: 121 N La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60602
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Headline: Art Institute of Chicago is inducted to the Google Art Project
Date: 4/3/12
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Description: The Art Institute of Chicago is now part of the Google Art Project that officially launched here in Chicago.
Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Ward: 42

Headline: Recycling all across the city
Date: 4/5/12
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Description: Thanks to the success of the competitive bidding, recycling will be available to all Chicago residents in 2013.
Address: 1400 N Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
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Headline: Roundtable discussion with Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the U.S.
Date: 4/4/12
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Description: The Mayor participated in a roundtable discussion with Secretary of the U.S. Timothy Geithner.
Address: 121 N LaSalle St. Chicago, IL
Ward: 41

Headline: Announcing that Choose Chicago will be the new face of Chicago Tourism
Date: 4/5/12
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Description: How do you say “Chicago Tourism” in Portuguese, German and Japanese?! Every 1% increase in tourism brings $4 billion annually to Chicago. The City is also saving $2 Million by merging City tourism efforts into one organization: Choose Chicago.
Address: 151 W. Randolph Chicago 60601
Ward: 42

Headline: Chicago Police Academy
Date: 4/11/12
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Description: The Mayor stopped by Navy Pier to congratulate the 2012 graduates of Chicago Police Academy.
Address: 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611
Ward: 42

Headline: Happy opening day!
Date: 4/5/12
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Description: The Mayor stopped by the Cubs' opening game. Let's go Cubs!
Address: 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL 60613
Ward: 44

Headline: kCura staff meeting
Date: 4/6/12
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Description: The Mayor dropped in at kCura's staff meeting.
Address: 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604
Ward: 42

Headline: Full school day
Date: 4/10/12
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Description: The mayor announced that next year elementary students will be going to school 7 hours per day and high school students will attend for 7.5 hours. The additional instruction time will give CPS students many advantages.
Address: 3815 N Kildare Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
Ward: 38

Headline: Chicago River Clean Up
Date: 4/12/12
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Description: Governer Quinn, Mayor Emanuel, and U.S. Environmental Proetection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson announced a new initiative to clean up the Chicago River.
Address: 1132 W Blackhawk St., Chicago, IL 60642
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