The Weekend
- The Mayor had a busy Saturday starting at the Golden Apple Teachers brunch at Mather Café, talking to residents at a South Side Target...
- getting his blood pressure checked at Dia del Niño at the UIC Pavilion...
- and attending Common's 2nd Annual Gala to support the Common Ground Foundation.
Monday
- Today kicked off National Volunteer Week. Several organizations, including One Good Deed Chicago, in the Chicago area are constantly looking for helping hands.
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek, and thousands of us are giving back to Chicago's communities. Here's how you can help: http://bit.ly/IU7yde
I'm am grateful for all the people in this national who give back to their communities by volunteering. #NationalVolunteerWeek- The Mayor also stopped by the Charlie Rose show.
- RT @spielfogel: Catch @ChicagosMayor on Charlie Rose tonight (PBS) chatting w/ other mayors abt cities. Great convo. http://yfrog.com/nt63113946j 3113946j
- You can watch the video here:
Charlie Rose: A Roundtable of American Mayors: VideoA roundtable of American mayors discussing state and national issues, featuring: Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago; Greg Fischer, Mayor of L...Tuesday
- 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.
- Cutting license types by 60% to free Chicago bizs to grow & hire. @ChicagosMayor @loqansqkitchen http://yfrog.com/ocl8njoj 8njoj
- 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.
- The Mayor visited Pulaski Int'l School on his way back from the licensing announcement cc @ChiPubSchools http://instagr.am/p/JibFchv1zS/ JibFchv1zS/
Wednesday
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