Ald. Sandi Jackson briefly opens up about her husband, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., and the City Council takes up decriminalizing pot. Paris Schutz has the latest on a frenetic day at City Hall on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Read more about all the latest City Council news in the following press releases.

Mayor Emanuel Commends City Council for Passing Marijuana OrdinanceChicago City Council Approves Major O'Hare Cargo Development Proposed by Mayor EmanuelCity Council Approves New Program to Encourage Private Sector Hiring of City Colleges GraduatesCity Receives Grant Funding to Improve First Responder SafetyCity Council Approves Appointment of Brett Goldstein as New Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Chief Data OfficerVarious Community and Land Development Measures Approved by City CouncilCity Council Approves Bidding Process Reforms to Increase Innovation, Ensure Highest Quality Vendors, Save Taxpayer Dollars

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6.27.12 Mayor Emanuel Commends City Council for Passing Marijuana Ordinance.pdf

6.27.12 Chicago City Council Approves Major O'Hare Cargo Development Proposed by Mayor Emanuel.pdf

6.27.12 City Council Approves New Program to Encourage Private Sector Hiring of City Colleges Graduates.pdf

6.27.12 City Receives Grant Funding to Improve First Responder Safety.pdf

6.27.12 City Council Approves Appointment of Brett Goldstein as New Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Chief Data Officer.pdf

6.27.12 Various Community and Land Development Measures Approved by City Council.pdf

6.27.12 City Council Approves Bidding Process Reforms to Increase Innovation, Ensure Highest Quality Vendors, Save Taxpayer Dollars.pdf