This Week in the Mayor's Office

April 14 to April 20

  1. The Weekend

  2. The Mayor had a busy Saturday starting at the Golden Apple Teachers brunch at Mather Café, talking to residents at a South Side Target... 
  3. getting his blood pressure checked at Dia del Niño at the UIC Pavilion... 
  4. and attending Common's 2nd Annual Gala to support the Common Ground Foundation.
  5. Its Today!! My 2nd Annual Common Ground Foundation Gala. I want to thank all that made this day happen. The kids of Chicago also thank you!
  6. Monday

  7. Today kicked off National Volunteer Week. Several organizations, including One Good Deed Chicago, in the Chicago area are constantly looking for helping hands. 
  8. It's #NationalVolunteerWeek, and thousands of us are giving back to Chicago's communities. Here's how you can help: bit.ly/IU7yde
  9. I'm am grateful for all the people in this national who give back to their communities by volunteering. #NationalVolunteerWeek
  10. The Mayor also stopped by the Charlie Rose show.
  11. RT @spielfogel: Catch @ChicagosMayor on Charlie Rose tonight (PBS) chatting w/ other mayors abt cities. Great convo. yfrog.com/nt63113946j
  12. You can watch the video here: 
  13. Tuesday

  14. The Mayor announced a new ordinance to reduce required licenses from 117 to 49, a 60% cut, saving Chicago small businesses over $2 million annually.  This will allow small businesses to focus on opening their doors, hiring employees, and pursuing their dreams. 
  15. The Mayor often likes to stop at nearby schools, police stations or fire houses before making his way back to City Hall. He stopped by at Pulaski International School and met with students, teachers and the principal. Below he demonstrates the rare but splendid double fist bump. 
  16. The Mayor visited Pulaski Int'l School on his way back from the licensing announcement cc @chipubschools instagr.am/p/JibFchv1zS/
  17. Wednesday

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