 Growing from its 1833 founding as a frontier town of the Old Northwest into one of the world's premier cities, Chicago is ranked as one of 10 "Alpha" (most influential) world cities. Formerly the site of the world's first skyscraper, Chicago today is the financial, economic, and cultural capital of the Midwest. Additionally, the city is recognized as a major transportation and architectural center of the U.S. The city's skyscrapers, local cuisine, political traditions, and sports teams are some of its most recognized symbols.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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Very Good Year For Chicago Public Schools |
"Very Good Year" For Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Richard M. Daley said today 2008-09 has been a “very good year” for Chicago Public Schools and that CPS students are showing how much can be accomplished when the City invests time, energy and resources in them.
“I am proud that every year, schools are improving in every neighborhood across the city in measurable ways,” Daley said in a news conference at the Hotel Sax, 333 N. Dearborn St.
Tomorrow is the last day of the school year for CPS students and Daley thanked students, parents, teachers and administrators for their hard work all year long.
“I have made the education of our children my highest priority as Mayor. Of course there’s more to accomplish, but let’s give credit where credit is due: It has been a very good year for Chicago Public Schools,” he said.
And to reward students for their hard work throughout the year, entertainer Kanye West, who joined Daley at the news conference, performed a free concert for hundreds of high school students at the Chicago Theatre on Thursday. The concert was organized by S.H.O.W. (Students Helping Our World), the brainchild of a Highland Park High School junior.
The 2008-2009 school year began with CPS elementary schools setting new benchmarks, registering all-time high scores on the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). In 2008, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state standards on math, reading, and science increased to 67.8 percent, up from 64.1 percent in 2007.
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2016 Olympics Presents Chicago With Historic Transformation Opportunity |
Mayor Richard M. Daley told Chicagoans today that hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games could "transform" the city through the global attention it receives, the economic growth it will experience and the investments it will make in its neighborhoods.
Tomorrow, the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission begins a six-day visit to evaluate Chicago's plan for the 2016 Games. The IOC final selection will be announced October 2 in Copenhagen.
"From the beginning my vision has been for the Games to provide a lasting legacy of investment, economic growth and job creation in Chicago and throughout the metropolitan region," Daley said in a news conference held at Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
"It has also been to broaden the perception that Chicago is a modern and diverse city for the 21st century, uniquely positioned to compete in the global economy for the best jobs, the best businesses and other new investment," he said.
The Mayor thanked the people of Chicago for the overwhelming support they've already shown to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Chicago.
"Our Olympic Games plan encompasses our entire city, with benefits to be shared over the short and long term," he said.
"Those who plan for the future, who actively look ahead for bigger opportunities, will not only survive but also thrive. Sure, we're in a recession now and things will likely get worse before they get better. But we are pursuing the bid because we know that won't always be the case, and our goal is to position Chicago to reap the benefits of the better times to come," the Mayor said.
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