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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:27:29 AM
Mellody Hobson <mhobson@arielcapital.com>

Mellody,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:27:40 AM
Eric Letkofsky <eric@lightbank.com>

Eric,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 I :27:54 AM
oscar.munoz <oscar.munoz@united.com>

Oscar,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:28:39 AM
Alex (Alec) Gourlay <alex.gourlay@walgreens.com>

Alex,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:28:47 AM
JB Pritzker <jbpritzker@pritzkergroup.com>

JB,

Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:29:20 AM
Larry Richman <lrichman@theprivatebank.com>

Larry,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:29:53 AM
Greg Brown <Greg.Brown@motorolasolutions.com>

Greg,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.
First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9 .5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.
And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.
As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."
There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:30:00 AM
Rick Waddell <fhw@ntrs.com>

Rick,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:30:05 AM
Steve Easterbrook <SteveEasterbrook@us.mcd.com>

Steve,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:30:17 AM
Sam Mencoff <smencoff@mdcp.com>

Sam,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 I :30:56 AM
Pat Canning <pcanning@kpmg.com>

Pat,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction .

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:32:00 AM
rich <rich@groupon.com>

Rich,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 I :32:05 AM
Mark Hoplamazian <mark.hoplamazian@hyatt.com>

Mark,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor.".

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 I :32:29 AM
Mark Furlong

Mark,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 20161:37:43 AM
Muneer Satter <muneer@satterinvest.com>

Muneer,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:38:34 AM
John Buck <;jabuck@tjbc.com>

John,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:39:29 AM
sbassoul <sbassoul@middleby.com>

Selim,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:40:28 AM
Glenn F. Tilton <

Glenn,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 20161:40:59 AM
Mary Dillon <MDillon@ulta.com>

Mary,

Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:44:06 AM
j metcalf <j metcalf@usg.com>

Jim,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:46:05 AM
pin ni <pni@wanxiang.com>

Pin,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:46:44 AM
Richard Price <rprice@mesirowfinancial.com>

Richard,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:47:17 AM
irosenfeld <irosenfeld@mondelez.com>

Irene,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:48:01 AM
William J. Brodsky <brodsky@cboe.com>

Bill,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:48:13 AM
mkrebs <mkrebs@coeur.com>

Mitch,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:48:28 AM
Martin Cabrera Jr.<mc@cabreracapital.com>

Martin,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:49:10 AM
Anne Pramaggoire <Anne.pramaggiore@comed.com>

Anne,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September!, 2016 I :49:22 AM
pierre.naneterme <pierre.naneterme@accenture.com>

Pierre,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 20161:50:02 AM
Miles White <miles.white@abbott.com>

Miles,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of JO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 20161:50:27 AM
davidnelms <davidnelms@discover.com>

David,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:50:35 AM
margo

Margo,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:51:08 AM
smathrani <smathrani@ggp.com>

Sandeep,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.
And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the wmk we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 20161:51:32 AM
nm Crown <jcrown@crown-chicago.com>

Jim,

Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:49:22 AM
<pierre.nanetenne@accenture.com> <pierre.nanetenne@accenture.com>

Pierre,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:51:58 AM
Mencoff, Samuel M. <SMencoff@mdcp.com>
Re:

Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:50 PM, Mencoff, Samuel M.<SMencoff@mdcp.com> wrote:
Mayor,
Congratulations on fantastic progress! Sincere thanks for your leadership and everything that you
do to move the City forward.
Warm regards,
Sam
On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:30 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Sam,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on
education and finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students
are reading at or above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers
nationally In math. While growth like this Is particularly impressive for large urban districts,
the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national
reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage
points, respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative
to stable - another demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices
would be considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work
we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 I :52:09 AM
bob.livingston <bob.livingston@dover.com>

Bob,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:51:08 AM
<smathrani@ggp.com> <smathrani@ggp.com>

Sandeep,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.
And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:55:57 AM
joseluis <joseluis@pradob.com>

Jose,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 1:57:58 AM
Dennis Muilenburg <dennis.a.muilenburg@boeing.com>

Dennis,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:59:28 AM
creyes <creyes@reyesholdings.com>

Chris,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to he done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:03:22 AM
mike.kemer <mike.kemer@zurich.com>

Mike,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:03:57 AM
Pietro Satriano <pietro.satriano@usfoods.com>

Pietro,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:07:20 AM
Henry (Hank) J. Paulson <lcastro@paulsonoffice.com>

Henry,
Earlier !bis week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above tbe national average at CPS, with more !ban half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
!bis is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across tbe country. For reference, tbe percentage of students meeting and exceeding tbe
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, tbe Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in tbe right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 20162:11:03 AM
Deborah DeHaas <ddehaas@deloitte.com>

Deborah,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 2:11:52 AM
Matt Shattock <Matt.Shattock@beamsuntory.com>

Matt,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 2:16:27 AM
Jim Reynolds <jimr@loopcap.com>

Jim,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September I, 2016 2:18:01 AM
Jeffrey S. Aronin <jaronin@paragonpharma.com>

Jeff,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:20:47 AM
jamie.miller <jamie.miller@ge.com>

Jamie,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators oftbe work we are doing.
Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:22:10 AM
Dean Harrison <dhaniso@nmh.org>

Dean,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable- another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:25:04 AM
Dillon, Mary <MDillon@ulta.com>
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Look forward to hopefully seeing you soon.

On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:04 PM, Dillon, Mary <MDillon@ulta.com <mailto:MDillon@ulta.com> > wrote:
Mayor, great news and thanks for the update!!
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Date: 8/31/16 8:41 PM (GMT-06:00)
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Mary,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:31:06 AM
Craig Duchossois <cjd@duch.com>

Craig,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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To: "Henry (Hank) J. Paulson" <lcastro@paulsonoffice.com <mailto:lcastro@paulsonoffice.com> >
Henry,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of IO Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.
Rahm

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-------Forwarded message-------From: Pin Ni <PNi@wanxiang.com <mailto:PNi@wanxiang.com> >

Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:28 PM
Subject: RE: Re:
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This is the least we could do, a great Chicago help all ofus ...

From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com <mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com>]

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:27 PM
To: Pin Ni
Subject: Re:
Thank you for doing that. Look forward to hopefully seeing you soon.

On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:51 PM, Pin Ni <PNi@wanxiang.com <mailto:PNi@wanxiang.com> > wrote:
Dear Mayor: well done:). A great news. thank you for sharing, will let others (our members) know. Pin

From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com <mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com>]

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:46 PM
To: Pin Ni
Subject:
Pin,
Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on education and
finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students are reading at or
above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like
this is particularly impressive for large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers
in other districts across the country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the
national reading and math average has increased by 13. 5 percentage points and 9 .5 percentage points,
respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative to stable - another
demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices would be
considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work we are doing.

Rahm

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:27:56 PM
Jim Reynolds <Jim.Reynolds@loopcapital.com>
Re:

Step by step
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Jim Reynolds <Jim.Reynolds@loopcapital.com> wrote:
Very positive indicators. Your long term planning is paying off. Nice job.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2016, at 10:16 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Jim,

Earlier this week we received two pieces of notable news that point to Chicago's progress on
education and finances.

First, on Sunday new test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 Chicago Public School students
are reading at or above the national average at CPS, with more than half outpacing peers
nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for large urban districts,
the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national
reading and math average has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage
points, respectively, in just three years.

And on Tuesday, the Fitch ratings agency improved Chicago's credit outlook from negative
to stable - another demonstration that Chicago's finances are moving in the right direction.

As Fitch said "Successful execution of the city's plan toward financially sustainable practices
would be considered a positive rating factor."

There's more work to be done, but on both fronts these are positive indicators of the work
we are doing.

Rahm

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From: Howard Tullman [h@1871.com]

Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2016 1:04 PM
To: Tom Alexander; monique@1871.com; Lakshmi Shenoy; RAHM EMANUEL; Koch, Steven;
Jeff Malehorn; brad keywell
Subject: This is very disappointing considering how much we have done each year for Think
Chicago
Attachment(s): "IMG_5375.JPG", "ATT00001.txt"
To not have 1871 even mentioned is total bullshit.

From: Negron, Michael [Michael.Negron@cityofchicago.org]

Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 7:05 PM
To: Swirsky, Charles
Subject: Re: Article
Thanks. Any luck prying their fundraising plan out of their hands?
__________________
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Mayor's Office
City of Chicago
Office: (312) 744-0571

From: Swirsky, Charles <cbswirsky@cps.edu>

Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 4:32 PM
To: Negron, Michael
Subject: Fwd: Article

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Kimbal Musk" <kimbal@thekitchen.com>

Date: Sep 5, 2016 4:24 PM
Subject: Fwd: Article
To: "Rahm Emanuel" <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>, "Chuck Swirsky"
<Cbswirsky@cps.edu>, "Tighe Hutchins" <tighe@thekitchencommunity.org>
Cc:
Mayor Rahm,
Aloe would like to help if he can in Chicago. Would you like me to connect you two,
or to someone on your team?
We are working on a weekend when he'll come to Chicago to help raise money for
Learning Gardens. He sounds like he'd like to connect sooner than that, but that
would also be a good weekend to meet with you or one of your team.
Let me know if you'd like me to connect you two.
Kimbal
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Aloe Blacc <
>
Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Subject: Article
To: Kimbal Musk <kimbal@thekitchen.com>
Cc: Lani Richmond <Lani@aloeblacc.com>
Hi Kimbal
Interesting article in the paper. I'm talking about Chicago although coincidentally the
adjacent article is just as interesting.
I'd like to help the mayor with curbing the violence in Chicago. Any chance you can

link his office with mine?

Aloe

From: Zach Kelly

Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 10:36 PM
To: Kelly, Zachary
Subject: Fwd: Chicago Sports Summit
Attachment(s): "SummitAgenda 8.29.16.pdf", "Chicago Sports Promotion.pdf"
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Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:35 PM
Subject: Fwd: Chicago Sports Summit
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---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Brian Cole <brian.cole@rushortho.com>

Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Subject: Chicago Sports Summit
To: Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>
Mayor Emanuel,
I hope you are well. Last year you and I spoke about the Chicago Sports Summit. We are
hosting it this year on October 5 from 7 am to 12 noon at the downtown Hyatt as the first annual
Chicago Sports Summit. It will consist of Chicago's top leaders in sports and will consist of 3
panel discussions focussing on the impact of professional and college sports on Chicago's
economy and youth. I have attached the agenda. Most importantly, the net proceeds will go to
Chicago's After School Matters program. We expect between 300 and 500 people there and
would be honored if you are available at around 8 am to make an introductory comment, it would
really set the tone for this great Chicago event. We expect significant media coverage and will
get pre event coverage in Chicago Magazine and Crain's. I can work out details with you, but it
would really only require a 5 minute commentary by you. It would mean so much to have you
there. Don Edwards has also agreed to sponsor this event in addition to most of Chicago's
Sports Franchises. The cause is an important one that you are likely familiar with. Please let
me know if you are available at 8 am on October 5 for to make a few brief comments.
Hope to see you at some of the kids crew races this year. We just did our first college tour with
Ethan, clearly a new phase of life!
Thank you,
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA
Associate Chairman and Professor, Department of Orthopedics
Chairman, Department of Surgery, Rush OPH
Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Surgery
Section Head, Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush
Team Physician Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox
Rush University Medical Center
1611 W Harrison, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60612
(T) 708-236-2701 (Appointments)
(T) 312-432-2352 (Valerie McKenzie-Administrative Assistant)
(F) 708-409-5179

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FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf;Message Text

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rotes

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to
the most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of
Chicago found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment
rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships

This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math

New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average

has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years .

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93.1% to 93.4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.

Rahm

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) I, the third-largest school dlstrlct In the coLK1try, serving 396,000 student, In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect CLX dlys diversity: our students ore 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrfcon-Amertcon, 10% Whtie a,d 4% Asian. 81% of
our students are I01H-lncome, 17% Cl'e EnQllsh learners end 13% ae dverse learmm. We are proud of the academlc gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedication of educators, staff, famllles and partners from across the city of Chlccco-ond we look
fOIWard to buldng on these trends In the yeoo to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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District Attendance Rate (K 12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

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203

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253

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224

231

232

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270

269

275

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% of Students At/Above National Avg . Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

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% of Students At/Above National Avg. on Math

45.1%

48.6%

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620%

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55.4%

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years

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graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, ffke the State of Illinois and
other distrtcts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as ifs official graduation rate because II ls the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track in the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is natlonally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out durtng the year. This
Includes "unvertfied transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEF

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEF) Is also sometimes called

the "Nafion's Report Card.'' It ls administered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 in
reading and mathematics. The resulls for NAEF are only provided al the District,
State and Natlonal levels, not al the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's prtmary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and lo tailor Instruction lo
individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

Y!YfN,owea,om/assessmeo1sfmao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelnng Creative Schools
Certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Ari Education Plan. To learn more,

visit Wfftl,cpsarts,ora/creatlve:scboo~-certificaflon.

More data Is available al www.cps.edu/schooldqjg. You can also visit each school's progress report onnne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/vlsJon.

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FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf;Message Text

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to
the most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of
Chicago found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment
rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships

This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math

New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13. 5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstrlct In tho country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools ref1ect ou- dtys dverslty: our students ore 46% Hlsparic, 39% Afrlca,-Amerlcon, 10% White aid 4% Asfon. 81% of
ovr students are low-income, 17% are Engtlsh leaners oid 13% are dverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gcins all of our
students hove made, thanks to the dedcatlon of educclors, staff, femmes and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look

forwcxd to btilcing on these trends In the yeoo to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

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2012

2013

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years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, Ike the Stale of llnnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduallon
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-frock in the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools lo Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverffied transfers" which are students who may have transferred, buf for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

fhe "Nation's Report Card," 11 Is administered by fhe US Department of Education
every other year lo a representative sample of sfudenls In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided al the Dlslrtct,
Stale and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The resulls are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and lo tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used in several of the Indicators
Included in the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

www.owea,ora/assessmen1s/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelfing Creative Schools
Certmcatian

The Creative Schools Certification measures !he level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined in the CPS Art Education Pion. To learn more,
vlsit Yf'N,cosacts.ora/creotive:Schoo\s-cectJficaflon.

Mare data Is avanable at www.cps.edu/schoojdqjg. You can also visit each school's progress report onllne

at

www .cps.edu and searching far a school. The data on these websites wlll be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving tts mission of prov)dlng a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them far success In college, career, and cammunlfy at
www.cps.edu/vislon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:40:40 PM
Walter Robb <walter.robb@wholefoods.com>
Zach Kelly
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record graduation rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.

Record Reading and Math

New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago PubTic Schools JCPS) Is the third-largest school dlstnct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect our city's diversity: our students are 46% Hispark, 39% Afrlcan-Amertcai, 10% White and 4~ Aslan. 81% of

our students are low-Income, 17% ore English learners end 13% are dverse learners, We are proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedcatton of educators, staff, femmes end portneSJ from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forwcrd to bulld!ng on these trends In the yeoo to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Dlslrlcl Allendance Rafe (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

4fEM

One-Year Dropout Rafe

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educallonal Progress (NAEP)'

4.}io..

&.1

11'
.,:,,,.

#J

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

41?.

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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% of Students Al/Above Nallonal Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students Al/Above Nallonal Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making Nallonal Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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333

377

398

41t~
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Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

its
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Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year


Percent of Students Graduating In 5
years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, nke the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It ls the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation. and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverlfled transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

NWEAMAP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ Is also sometimes called

the "Naffon's Report Card." ills administered by the us Department of Educaffon
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP ls administered in the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulis are also used in several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

'tMfW,nwea ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit '6:YfM,ccsacts.ora/creative-scbools:eedificaUon.

Mare data is available at www.cps.edu/schooldqtg. You can also visit each school's progress report onnne
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data

at

becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/vlslon.

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:41:14 PM
Joe Lockhart <jlockhart@gloverpaikgroup.com>
Zach Kelly
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record graduation rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 201 I when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.

Record Reading and Math

New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago PubHc Schocls (CPS) Is the lhlrd ...Jargest school dlstrlct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Ourschools reflect cu city's civerslty: ourstudenls ere 46% Hlspcric, 39% Afrlcai-Amertccn, 10% White aid 4% Asian. 81% of
our students ae low-Income. 17% are EngTish learner.; aid 13% are dverse learner.;. We are proud of the academic gains oll of our

students have made, thanks to the dedcalfon of educators, staff. famlies and partners from across the city of Chlcogo--and we look
fOrNord to bulldlng on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Dls!rlc! At!endance Rafe (K-12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track lo Gradua!e

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

di]

One-Year Dropou! Rafe

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percen! of Students Gradua!Jng In 5 years

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National Assessmen! of Educa!Jonal Progress (NAEPJ'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

;i)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

'1l

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Ma!h

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Ma!h

270

269

275

i{,(

,!@<~

Northwes! Evalualion Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of S!uden!s Al/Above Na!Jonal Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of S!uden!s At/Above Na!Jonal Avg. on -Ma!h

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

% of S!uden!s Making Na!lonal Avg. Grow!h - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of S!uden!s Making National Avg. Growth - Ma!h

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

.~<:,..

333

377

398

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Arts: Number of Schools earning S!rong or Excelling

Crea!ive Schools Certlfica!lon

196

tJ

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Alli'.
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year as we receive additional results for the 0/sfrlcl.

-No data ovdloble

NAEP data released
every other year


Percent of Students Graduating In 5
years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students wha
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, ITke the State of IIITnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because it Is the best
measure al the percent of students who go onto graduate.

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District Attendance Rate {K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
individual schools to Improve their graduation rates .

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One-Year Dropout Rate

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whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred .

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NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress {NAEP) Is also sometimes called

lhe "Natton's Report Card.'' Ills administered by lhe US Department of Educaffon
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 in
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District.
Stale and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

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NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress {NWEA MAP)

is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is adm!nls!ered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

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Arts: Number of Schools earning

Strong or Excelfing Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined in the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

\INNJ,ccsads,ora/creotivsMcbools-certification.

Mare data ls avallable at www.cps.edu/schooldqtq. You can also visit each school's progress report onnne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available thraughaut the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving tts mission of provld)ng a high-quality pubnc education for every
chlld In every neighborhood, that prepares them far success In college, career, and community at
www,cps.edu/vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:43:30 PM
Dr. Mahalia A. Hines <
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record CoJJege Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enroJJed in a 4-year coJJege or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enroJJed in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has Jed the nation in the number of Gates MilJennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of JO CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago Public Schools !CPS) Is the thlrd-lagest school cfstrtcl In the country, ser'1ng 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools renect cu city's diversity: our student! are 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrlcai-Amerfcon, 10% White and 4% Asian. 81% of

students ere low-Income, 17% ore English learners end 13% ore dverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gains all of our
students hove made, thanks to the decicatlon of educators, staff, fanl!es and patners from across the city of Clicago-and we look
forward to buildng on these trends In the years to come.

otX

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K 12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

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.liffi

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade B - Readlng

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8. Math

270

269

275

R]

,.
1t

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEAJ Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/Above National Avg. Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

333

377

398

'

'*ff'
fo~

Nole that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data ovcilable

NAEP data released

every other year

This Is !he 5-year cohort graduation rate. JI measures !he percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, nke the Stale of llnnols and
other districts across !he country, reports both a 4-year and o 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses !he 5-year rate as Ifs official graduation role because JI ls !he bes!
measure of !he percent of students who go onto graduate.

Percent of Students Graduallng In 5

years

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Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

This Is !he percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In !he freshman year Is
highly predicllve of graduation, and !his metric Is nollonally recognized for guiding
individual schools to Improve !heir graduation rates .

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This ls !he percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during !he year. This
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whom !he school cannot verify the transfer occurred .

One-Year Dropout Rafe

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the "Nation's Report Card." JI ls administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative somple of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and malhemallcs. The results for NAEP are only provided al the Dlslrlcl,
Stale and Nallonal levels, no! al !he school and student levels .
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NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evoluallon Assoclallon Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP ls admlnlslered In !he spring of each school year dlstrlcl-wide, and opllonally In
schools In !he middle of !he school yeor. The resulls are used al !he classroom level
lo !rack students' progress toward learning goals and lo faller Jnslrucllon lo
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used in several of !he indicators
Included In !he SQRP. For more lnformallon on !he NWEA MAP, visit
WIN! nwea.ora/assessmeots/mao

Arts: Number of Schools earning

Strong or Excelling Creallve Schools

The Creallve Schools Certiftcallon measures !he level al which JndMdual schools
meet !he goals and prlorllles outlined in !he CPS Ari Educallon Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

WMN,cosocts.ora/creaflve:scbools-cectificatloo.

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldgto. You can alsa visit each school's progress report onnne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Leam more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cos.edu/vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:43:47 PM
James Carville <james@carville.info>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 201 I when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrblled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Public Schools ICPS) 1s the third-largest school dlstrtct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 school, In the 2015-2016
school year. 0.Jr schooo reflect ou- dty's dlve~lty: ourstl.dents ore 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrtcan-Arnertcon, 10% White a,d 4% Asian. 81% of
our students a-e IO'N..tncome, 17% are Engllsh learners end 13% are diverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcatton of educators, staff, fomlHes and partners from across the city of Chlcag~d we look
forward to building on these trends In the years to come.

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

District Allendance Rafe [K-12)

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate
One-Year Dropout Rafe

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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National Assessment of Educational Progress [NAEP)

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

4Wr

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

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NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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Northwest Evaluation Association [NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

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% of Students Al/Above National Avg, - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students Al/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

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every other year


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years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. II measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, Hke the State of IIITnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
lndMdual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

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the "Nation's Report Card," ti Is administered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

www owea,ora/assessments/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit Yffl'N,Cosacts,ora/creatiYe:Scboo~-cectlficatJoo.

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldqjg. You can also visit each school's progress report onnne

at

www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes avanable throughout the school year,

Leam more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/v1slon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:44:12 PM
Stan Greenberg <sgreenberg@gqrr.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93.1 % to 93.4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago PLbllc Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstrtct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect Ol.f city's civerslty: ourstuden~ are 46% Hlspcnc, 39% Afrtcan-Amencan, 10% White and 4% Asian. 81% of

our students are low.income, 17% are English learners a,d 13% ore dverse learners. We are proud of the academic gdns all of our
students hove mode, thanks to the dedlcatton of educators, staff, fcmJlles cr,d portnel'3 from across the city of Chlcago--a,d we look
forward to bulking on these trends In the yeoo to come,

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

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Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

Percent of Students Graduating in 5 years

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)"

NAEP Scale Scare Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Scare Grade B - Math

270

269

275

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45.6%

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59.1%

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45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

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year as we receive addltlonal results for the Dlstrlc:t,

- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Groduatlng In 5

years

This is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS. like the Stale of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-yeor graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because II ls the best
measure of the percent af students who ga onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track in the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools lo Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 lhot drop out during the year. This
includes" unverified transfers" which ore students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The Natlonal Assessment of Educatlonal Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

!he "Nation's Report Card." ti is adminls!ered by !he US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District.
Slate and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluatlon Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP is administered In the spring of each school year d'otrict-wlde, and optionally in
schools in the middle of the school year. The results ore used al the classroom level
to track sfudents' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used in several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

YM'W,nweo era/assessments/moo
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which lndlvidual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

yYWW,ccsacts,ora/creatlvescbools-cectificotlon.

Mare data is avanabie at www,cps,edu/schooidgtg. Yau can also visit each school's progress report onllne al
www,cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achlev)ng its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www,cps,edu/vlsion.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:44:34 PM
Rocky Wirtz <rwirtz@wirtzbev.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 201 I when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 200/o of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstrtct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect cu dtys diversity: our students ore 46% Hlspaic, 39% African-American, 10% White aid 4% Asloo. 81% of
our students are low-income, 17% CW'B English lecmers and 13% are dverse leomers. We ore proud of the academic gains al! of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcotion of ed.rcotors. staff, famlies and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to buflc::ing on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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District Attendance Rote [K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rote

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

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NAEP Scale Score Grode 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grode 8 - Reading

253

253

257

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224

231

232

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270

269

275

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ID1

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students Al/Above Nollonot Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

% of Students Making Nallonol Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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Creative Schools Certification

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year as we receive addltlonal results for the District.

- No data avallable

NAEP data released

every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS. nke the State of IIITnols and
other districts across the country. reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Ifs official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rote (K-12)

This is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and foll no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track in the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation. and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
individual schools to Improve ther graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ Is also sometimes called

the "Naffon's Report Card." It Is administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 in
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's prtmary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the sprtng of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit
YNfYi

owea ora/ossessmeots/mac

Arts: Number of Schools earning

Strong or Excelnng Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outnned In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

WlfW,ccsacts.oro/creative-scboo~-certlficatJoo.

More data Is avafiable at www.cps.edu/schooldgtg. Yau can also visit each school's progress report onllne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites wlll be updated as mare data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www,cps.edu(visloo.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:45:01 PM
Maureen Dowd
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago Public Schools {CPS) Is the fhlcd-lorgest school dlsfrtct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. 0.Jr schools reflect Ol.f city's diversity: our student, ore 46% Hhpcrlc, 39% Afrtcan-Amertccn. 10% White and 4% A51on. 81 % of

our students ore IOVv-tncome, 17% ore Engnsh learners end 13% are dverse learners. We ae proud of the academic gdru all of our
students hove made, thaOO to the decicaflon of educators, staff, famlles and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to buflclng on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

1tt

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

,4&

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

,11A

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

~?)tr

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ'

ITT%

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

1-?
t~1

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

1t

'

"If
~$

% of students At/Above Naflonal Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of students At/Above National Avg. on -Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

,.,

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

,/~it

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

tr,.

333

377

398

-~"'

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excemng

Creative Schoo~ Certification

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEAJ Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

'

it

196

....~

lli
:,.;,

..-,:;

~?J

Note that this document wlll be updated throughout the school

year as we receive addltlonal results for the District.

- No data ava1able

NAEP data released

every other year


Percent of Students Graduating In 5
years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS. flke the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Ifs official graduation rate because it Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and tan no more than
0.5 core courses dLKlng their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are sfudents who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educatlonal Progress (NAEPJ Is also sometimes called

the "Natton's Report Card." It ls admlnlslered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year too representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and Natlonal levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year distrlct-ide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulfs are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more lnformotlon on the NWEA MAP, visit

wtN.nwea.ora/assessmeots/mgc
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelnng Creative Schools
Certiflcatlon

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit VNN./,Cosads,ora/creatlve-scbools:eertificatlon.

More data Is avanable at www.cps.edu/schooldqlg. You can also visit each school's progress report online at
www.cps.edu and searching for a schoal. The data on these websites will be updated as mare data
becomes avanable throughout the schaal year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its misslan af providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every nelghborhaad, that prepares them far success In caliege, career, and community at
www .cps.edu/ylslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:45:36 PM
Tom Ricketts <tom@cubs.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data-nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1. 16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Is the thlrd-lorges1 school dls1rtct In the co1.K1try, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect ou city's diversity: our students ore 46% Hlspcrlc, 31% Afrlccn-Amertcon, 10% White and 4% Aslon. 81% of
our students are low..Jncome, 17% are Engllsh leome/'3 aid 13% cre dlver5e learners. We are proud of the academic gains ell of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedlcctton of educators, staff, fom16es aid partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to bulc:ing on these trends In the yeoo to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

f{'

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate {K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

r,
"iwt
.....

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

~+t .l

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

Jwl

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educational Progress {NAEPJ'

~
:~

NAEP Scale Score Grade B - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

"i&-

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

""t"
rt

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

,~

213

.,&..

,fj

mil

Northwest Evaluation Association {NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

11

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

1@~
~:

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

41
w,

333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

T"

% of students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

196

J;fi

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

No data ovcilable

NAEP data released

every other year


Percent of Students Graduating In 5
years

This ls the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students whc
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, ike the State of 11nnals and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because II Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This is the percent of students whc attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This ls the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses duing their 9th grade year. Being on-track in the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
lndlvldual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This ls the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ ls also sometimes called

the "Naffon's Report Card." It ls admlnlsfered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading ond mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the schcol and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SORP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

WMN,nwea,ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelfing Creative Schools
Cernficatlan

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outfined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit YNffJ,cosorts,oro/creatlve:schoo~-certlffcatJoo.

More data ls avanable at www.cps.edu/schoo1dqjg. You can also visit each school's progress report onnne at
www.cps.edu and searching far a school. The data an these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout ffhe school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving tts mission of providing a high-quality public education far every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/vJsJon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:46:30 PM
Maria.Marquez <Maria.Marquez@conagrafoods.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Sean,
Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has Jed the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93.1 % to 93.4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Pubflc Schools (CPS) Is the third-large,! school dl'1rlct In the cou,try, seoAng 396,000 '1udents In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. our schools reflect OlX city's dlverslty: our students are 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrlcon-Amer1can, 10% Whlfe a,d 4% Aston. 81% of
our students ore low-tncome, 17% are Encnsh learners o,d 13% are dverse leamers, We are proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcotlon of educators. staff, families end partners from across the city of Chlcag~d we look
forward to bufldlng on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66,3%

69.9%

73,5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

-'&>
00
'

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

-'ft

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

.. '
1t

:0......

f@

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

206

203

213

-10
"""'-

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

@Ji

% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

"Jr
fol'I

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

ifik
,:

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

333

377

398

~~

,.

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

"
w

1:t

Ul:
Nole that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school
year as we receive add/Ilona/ results tor the District,

- No data avdlab!e
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, nke the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent al students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fan no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students in grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes" unverified fransfers" which are students who may have fransferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Natton's Report Card." It Is admlnlsfered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

is CPS's primary assessment measure far students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used in several of the indicators
included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

'fJ'tl\:Y,nwea ora/as.sessmeo1s/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelfing Creative Schools
Certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which lndMdual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. Ta learn more,
visit Yfly'W,Cosads,ora/creative2chools-cerflflcaflon.

More data Is avanable at www.cps.edu/schooldgtg. You can also visit each school's progress report onllne at
www.cps.edy and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes avanable throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edy/vlsJon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 2:13:57 PM
kimbal <kimbal@thekitchen.com>
FJNAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Kimbal,
Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has Jed the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of IO CPS students are reading at or abov.e the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93. 4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago Public Schools (CPS) 15 the thlrd-lagesl school dlslnct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. C>.Jr schools reflect OLX city's diversity: our students ae 46% Hlspcnc, 39% Afrtcon-Amerlccn, 10% White and 4% Asian. Bl% of
our students are IO'N-lncome, 17% ae English leaners and 13% are dverse leaners. We are proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcotlon of ed.Jcators, staff, femmes cr,d partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to buldlng on these trends ln the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

1t

1ii!J

1W
-'40-

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ

,.

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

1t

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8- Reading

253

253

257

~.

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

.::i

""ft
"~,.,,

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students Al/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

-'I'-

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on -Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

tr
'

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

. <ft

333

377

398

ff
4'.t

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

Note that this document wll/ be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data avalable
NAEP data released
every other year


Percent of Students Groduatlng In 5
yeors

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS. fike the State of llfinois and
other districts across the counfry, reports both a 4-year and a 5-yeor graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-yeor rate as its official graduation rate because It is the best
measure of the percent of students wlho go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predlcl"lve of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
individual schools to improve ther graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
includes "unverified transfers" which ore students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

fhe "Naffon's Report Card." It is administered by fhe US Department of Educoffon
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The resulls are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulls are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information an the NWEA MAP, visit
YfflYI

Arts: Number of Schools earning

Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
Certification

nwea,ara/assessmeots/mao

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined in the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit www.ccsads,ora/creatlve-schools-certlficaflon.

More data Is avafiable at www.cps.edu/schooldgtg, You can also visit each school's progress report online

at

www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites wlll be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/Vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:36:04 PM
Dick Wolf <raw@wolfink.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

, Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
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Chicago Public Schools {CPS) Is the lhlrd-torgest school dlstrlcl In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect ou- city's diversify: our students are 46% Hlspcnc, 39% Afrlcan-Amerlccn, 10% While aid 4% Asian. 81% of
our students ere low-Income. 17% ore English lecmers and 13% are civerse learners. We ore proud of the academic gc:ins al! of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedcotlon of educators. staff, fomlHes and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forwcrd to buldlng on these trends in the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Readlng

203

206

213

~1~

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

-I'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

"fr~
d,ill

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEAJ Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students Al/Above National Avg, - Reading

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on-Math

45.6%
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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

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56.1%

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55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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333

377

398

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Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excemng

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

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Nole that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive add/Ilona/ results for the District.

- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year


Percent of Students Graduating In 5
years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students whc
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, like the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate {K-12)

This Is the percent of students whc attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students whc earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are studenls who may have transferred, but tor
whom the school cannot verify !he transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card," Ills administered by the US Department of Education
every other year lo a represenlallve sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and malhematlcs. The results for NAEP are only provided al !he Dlslrlcl.
Stale and National levels, no! at !he schcol and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress {NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 lhrough 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In !he spring of each school year dlslrlcl-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used al the classroom level
to !rack students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

WNW,nwea,ora/assessments/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet !he goals and priorities oulfined In !he CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit 'IN(W,Cosarts,ora/creatlve:schoo~-cedlflcotlon.

Mare data Is avanable at www,cps,edu/schooldgjq. You can also visit each school's progress report online at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes avallable throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public educalfon for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www ,cps,edu/vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:40:10 PM
Ari Emanuel <aemanuel@wmeentertainment.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93.4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighterthan ever.

Rahm

O,lcogo Publlc Schools ICPS) I, the third -lcrgest school dlstnct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school ;,,or. Our schools reflect Ol.f city's dlver,lly: our student, ore 46% Hlspc:ric, 39% Afr1can-Amertcan, 10% White aid 4% Asian. 81% of
our students ae IO'N-lncome, 17% ae Engllsh le,amers end 13% ore dverse learners. We ae proud of the academic gains all of our
students hove made, thanks to the decicctton of educators, staff, femmes cr,d partners from across the city of Chicago--a,d we look
forward to building on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

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Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

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One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In S year,

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ'

ID!

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

1\t

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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% of students At/ Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of students At/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

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% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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Aris: Number of Schools earning Slrong or Excelling

Creative Schools Cerllflcalion

196

333

377

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year as we receive additional results for the 0/sfrlcf.

398

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- No data ovdloble
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, like the State of llnnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate IK-12)

This ls the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This ls the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools lo Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverffled transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment af Educational Progress INAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." Ills administered by the US Department of Educafion
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District.
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress INWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulls are also used in several of the indicators
included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

Y:tM:Y.nwea,ora/assessments/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
Certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Ari Education Pion. To learn more,
visit WN\,\f,Cosods,oro/crealive:scbools-certificatJoo.

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldgjg. You can also visit each school's progress report onllne al
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achieving tts mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www.cps.edu/vtslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:40:44 PM
Ezekiel J. Emanuel
FJNAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73 .5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1. 16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than$! billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of IO CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93. 4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Publ1c Schools (CPS) Is the thlrd-<argest school dlstrlct In the country, servfnQ 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. OUr schools reflect ocr dly's dlver,lty: ourstudenls c,e 46% Hlspcric, 39% Afrlcai-Amertcan, 10% While aid 4% Asian. 81% of
our :students are IO'N-income, 17% ae English learners and 13% ae dver5e leaners. We ore proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedication of educators, staff. famlies and partners from across the city of Chlccg~nd we look
forward to buflcinc on these trends In the years to come.

Percent of Students Graduallng In 5 years

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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Wj

District A!tendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

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Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

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11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

..J]J,

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

One-Year Dropout Rate

,;:,

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

{0:&,-

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

1-'i"'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

1f

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

bl

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.:::,:;

Northwest Evaluallon Associallon (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/Above Nallonal Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Sfudents At/Above Nallonal Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

11%'
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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

..::::?"~-:...

333

377

398

"tt

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong ar Excemng

Creative Schools Certification

196

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive add/Ilona/ results for the District.

:$',

Af,
t"
-~

'

I&!
- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In S

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within S years of their freshman year. CPS, fike the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rote. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its officlal graduation rate because it Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students whc earn five ar more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationclly recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who rnay have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the" Natton' s Report Card," It is administered by the US Department of Education
every other yecr to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mothematlcs. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the indicators
included in the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

WNW,nwea,ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
Certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Pion. To learn more,
visit YflfN,cosacts.ora/creatlYe-scboob-certificatioo,

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooJdqjo. You can also visit each school's progress report onllne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-qualify public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www.cps.edu/vJsJon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:44:04 PM
Susan Brophy <sbrophy@gloverparkgroup.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chic ego PublJc Schools /CPS) Is the fhlrd-lagest school dlsfrtcf In !he country, ser.ing 396,000 students In 660 schools In !he 2015-2016
school yecr. O.Jr schools reflect OLI' city's diversify: our students ere 46% Hlspcrlc, 39% Afrfcan-Amertcon, 10% While end 4% Asian. Bl% of

our students are low.Jncome, 17% are English learners and 13% ore dverse learners. We ae proud of the ocodemlc gains all of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedcatlon of educators, staff, femmes Cfld partners from across the city of Cticago-ond we look
forward to biJldng on these trends ln the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66,3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

'jft

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

11~

One-Year Dropout Rafe

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

JJ.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

,.->j$-,..

..@,,

01

National Assessment of Educoflonal Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

,..:}f:,..

till

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

4/h,._

% of Students Al/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

~1t
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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

'~

333

377

398

.a\-

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelflng

Creative Schools Certification

196

:t~

Kl!l'.

Note that this document w//1 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive add/Ilona/ results for the District.

- No dclc cvdlcble
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This ls the 5-year cohort graduation rate. If measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS. like the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country. reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure af the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are sfudenls wha may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." II Is administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

ls CPS's prtmary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year distrlct-v,ide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulls are also used In several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

YNf,nwea ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and prtoritles outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit Yft'YY./,Cosacts,ora/creative:schoo~-cectlficat!oo.

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldqjo. You can also visit each school's progress report online at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www,cps,edu/ylslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:44:24 PM
John Kupper <john@kuppercom.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1. 16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm


Chicago Public Schools (CPS) ls the third-largest school dlstrtct In the colXltry, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. OJr schools reflect OLK cJtys dlverslty: our students are 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrlc01-Amerfcon, 10% White end 4% Asian. 81% of
our students are low-Income. 17% are Encl!sh learners and 13% are diverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gains all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedication of educclors, stotf, famlies 01d partners from across the city of Cticago-and we look
fOMord to bli!dng on these trends In the years to come.

,.,.ii

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

-~
(

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

'I'

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

I 1.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6,8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ"

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Scare Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

-
11~

:K

11~

1t

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/ Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54,0%

59,1%

-ft

% of Students At/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48,6%

52.2%

54,6%

"~"
xi

% of Students Making National Avg, Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

41&,uj,\

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

-~rf'l:'r

~.

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout th& school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No dcrta avdloble
NAEF data released

every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 year; of their freshman year. CPS, nke the State of llnnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This ls the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This is the percent of sludents who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve ther graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." II ls administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association MeastKe of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schoo~ in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included in the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

\/'{'MA/,owea,ora/ossessments/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelfing Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outrined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certlflcatlon

visit

WNYY.cosacts,ora/creatlve:5chools-certlflcation.

More data Is avanable at www,cps.edu/schooJdqjg. You can also visit each schocl's progress report onnne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at

www ,cps.edu/vlsJon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:49:20 PM
Rick Rosen <rrosen@wmeentertainment.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 201 I when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Publlc Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstnct In the colX1try, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. OJr schools reflect ou- city's dlversfty: our students are 46'1o Hlspaic, 39% African-American, 10% White aid 4% Aston. 81 % of
our students are low-tncome, 17% are Eng!tsh lecmers aid 13% ore dverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gdns all of our
students hove made, thanks to the dedcatlon of educators, staff, famines aid partners from across the city of Chtcago-and we look
fo,ward to buldlng on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

925%

93.1 %

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1 %

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

I 1.2%

I 0.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

"it

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

1@~

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

1i?:t
:cl

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

1i\

;J

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of students At/ Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

~,-

% of Students At/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

'+it"
w

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

"li%.

333

377

398

11t

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

,,.ef'..:

tlf'

J;fi

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data ovalable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Groduotlng In S

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within S years of their freshman year. CPS, Ilka the State of llllnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduallon
role. CPS uses !he 5-year role as Ifs official graduallon role because II is the bes!
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

Dislricl Allendance Role (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who altend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

This Is !he percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during !heir 9th grade year. Being on-frock In !he freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nalionally recognized for guiding
Individual schools lo Improve !heir graduallon roles.

One-Year Dropout Role

This Is !he percent of students In grades 9-12 lhat drop out during !he year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are sfudents who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The Nallonal Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) ls also somelimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." It ls admlnislered by the US Department of Educaffon
every other year lo a representalive sample of students in grades 4 and B In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
Slate and National levels, no! al the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Assoclalion Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through B. The NWEA
MAP ls administered In the spring of each school year district-wide. and oplionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
lo track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction lo
lndMdual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

WNW,nwea,oro/assessmeots/mao
Aris: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outrined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certificafion

visit

':tYYYYf,cosarts,ora/cregflye2cbools:eectmcatioo.

More data Is avaTiable at www.cps.edu/schooldgjg. You can also vistt each school's progress report onnne al
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:53:35 PM
Joel Johnson <jjohnson@gloverparkgroup.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 l. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, malcing the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of IO CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Cr.cage Public Schools !CPS) Is the third-largest school d!stlfct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. OUr schools reflect cu city's dlver,lty: our students are 46% Hlspcrlc, 39% Afrlcan-Amerlcan, 10% White and 4% Asian. 81% of
our students ae low-Income, 17% ae English leomers aid 13% ore dveBe leaners. We era proud of the academic gains all of our
students hove made, thanks to the dedcotfon of educators, staff. femmes and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to bullc:lnc on these trends ln the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

1?"
ff1

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

if\t
li

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

,r
11

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

w.

-qPV

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading
NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

203
253

~~

213

206

253

,,:,;;'J

,,:>!1m.,

257

Vltl

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

..<:(~~.

rix
,:W

1t
f:

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/ Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

620%

56.1%

61.8%

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math
Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong ar Excelling
Creative Schools Certification

196

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

333

377

398

1t

iW

.-/j},t.,,.

dill

,,:~1*~
~&t

A~;~

Nole that this document wll/ be updated throughout the school

year as we receive addlflonal results for the District.

-No data avdlable

NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, fike the State of llnnois and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-yeor rate as Ifs official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rafe

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which ore studenfs who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." It Is administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 in
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The resulls are used at the classroom level
fo track students' progress toward learning goals and to lallor Instruction lo
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit
WMN

owea.ora/assessments/mao

Arts: Number of Schools earning

Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which lndlvldual schools
meet Iha goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

certifi ca lion

vts it W'y'fy'f. ens arts ,ora/crea ffve::Sch oo ls-cectlficatJo n.

More data Is available at www.cps,edu/schooldgjg. Yau can also visit each schocl's progress report onllne crt
www.cps.edu and searching for o school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving tts mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www,cps,edu/vlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:55:33 PM
Rosa L. DeLauro <rosa.luisa@mail.house.gov>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance

Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93.1% to 93.4%, a new high for CPS .
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school district In the countiy, ,ervtng 396,000 student, In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect OLr dtys diversity. our students are 46% Hispaic, 39% Afrlcc:riAmerfcon, 10% White and 4% Asian. 81% of
our students are low-tncome, 17% ore Engl.sh learners a,d 13% are dverse learners. We are proud of the academic gc:ins all of our
students hove mode, thanks to the dedcatlon of educcfors, staff, famlies crid partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to buildng on these trends In the years to come,

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66,3%

69,9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6,8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

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203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

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NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

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NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEAJ Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

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% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on -Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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333

377

398

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Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excemng

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

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Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school
year as we receive addlf/onal results for the District.

- No data avc:iloble
NAEP data released
every other year

Percenl of S!udenls Graduallng In 5

years

This is !he 5-year cohort gradualion role. II measures !he percenl of sludenls who
graduale wllhln 5 years of !heir freshman year. CPS, llke !he Slale of IITinois and
olher dislricls across !he counlry, reporls bolh a 4-year and a 5-year gradualion
role. CPS uses !he 5-year role as ils official gradualion role because ii Is !he bes!
measure of !he percenl of sludenls who go onlo graduale.

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This is !he percenl of sludents who all end school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-frock In the freshman year Is
highly predicllve of gradualion, and this metric is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their gradualion rates.

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whom the school cannot verity !he transfer occurred .

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NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." It is administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of studenls In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathemalics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrlcl,
State and Nalional levels, no! at the school and student levels .

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is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP is administered in the spring of each school year distrlcl-wlde, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to taller instruclion to
Individual students. NWEA MAP resulls are also used in several of the indicators
included In the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

WNW,nweo,ora/ossessments/mao
Aris: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Crealive Schools Cerlificalion measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorilies outlined in the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit w.,v...y,cosads ora/creatlve2cboo~-certlficaflon.

More data is available at www.cps.edu/schooldgtg. You can also visit each school's progress report onllne
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as mare data
becomes avallable throughout the school year.

at

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at

www ,cps ,ed u /vision.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:36:32 PM
ewehmer <ewehmer@wintrust.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Ed,
Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data-nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. 1% to 93.4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Publlc Schools (CPS) ~ the third-largest schoo dlstncl In lhe co1X1fry, serving 396,000 sludenls In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. OUr schools reflect ou city's diversity: our students are 46% Hlspaic, 39% Afrlccri-Amerlccn, 10% White and 4% Aslan. 81% of
our students ae low-tncome, 17% ere English learners end l 3'it ore diverse learners. We ore proud of the academic gcins all of our
students have mode, thanks to the dedlcotfon of educators, staff, famines aid partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to builcinc on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

4':jt

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

.~-,

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

1/i,..
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One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

~I~

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

"'

..

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ'

NAEP Scale Scare Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

41tc::.

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Readlng

253

253

257

if?r
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NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

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NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Readlng

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students Al/Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

-im~

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

,-~1it

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

' 1llif'

333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

Note that this document wl// be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District,

""'

.~,~

~
- No data avollable

NAEP data released

every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, nke the State of lmnols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

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Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

----------.. ----"-----.. -""'''-

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card," !tis administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and malhemallcs. The results for NAEP are only provided al the Dlslricl,
Slate and National levels, not al the school and student levels.

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NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is adrnlnlslered In the spring of each school year dislrlcl-wlde, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The resulls are used al the classroom level
lo track students' progress toward learning goals and lo tailor Instruction lo
individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used in several of the Indicators
Included In Iha SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, vlsll
Wfffl nwea.oro/assessmeots/mao

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Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
Certification

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities ournned In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit www,cpsarts,ora/crea)lye-schoo~-certlficatlon.

More dole Is avanable al www.cps.edu/schooldgtg, You can also visit each school"s progress report onllne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes avanable throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achlevlng Its mission of providing a high-quality public educatton for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www,cps.edufvlslon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:43:03 PM
Mike Paulman
Zach Kelly
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

I know you are bored.

Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of IO CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

4l

Chicago Public Schools {CPS) Is the third-largest school district In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. our schools reflect ou city's clverslty: our students are 46% HlsparJc, 39% AfricanAmertcan, 1~ White a,d 4% Aston. 81% of
our students are low-income, 17% are Engfish learners aid 13% are dverse learners, We are proud of the academic gains all of our
students hove mode, thanks to the dec:icatfon of educators, staff, femmes and partners from across the city of Cticago-ond we look
forward to buildng on these trends in the yeas to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

'It
1i

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

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One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

~4r

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

1:t
~.
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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)"

=mt

NAEF Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

;w

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

'I'
"

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

d;t
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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

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48.6%

522%

54.6%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

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55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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398

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% of Students Al/Above National Avg. on - Math

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schoo~ Certification

45.1%

196

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

.;-:-;.:-

~
- No data avallable

NAEP data released

every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, Tike the State of Illinois and
other dlstricls across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because It Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

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District Attendance Rote IK-12)

This Is the percent of students who altend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

This ls the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses dulng their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predlcllve of graduation, and this metric is nationally recognized for guiding
indMdual schools lo Improve their graduation rates.

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This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred. but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

One-Year Dropout Role

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,

The National Assessment of Educational Progress INAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card." !tis administered by the US Department of Education
every other year to o representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels.

NAEP

--- --.. ---------- .. --------------------

NWEA MAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress INWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the sprtng of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and lo tailor instruction to
individual students. NWEA MAP results ore also used In several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP. visit

WMN,nwaa,om/assessmeo1s/mao
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Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
certification

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The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and prtoritles outfined in the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,
visit wyyyy cosacts.ora/creative-scbools-cerfificatlon.

More data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldqjq. You can also visit each school"s progress report onllne at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The date on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS"s vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/yislon.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:53:34 PM
Michael D. Amiridis <amiridis@uic.edu>
Veronica Castro
;Zach Kelly
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Michael,
Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved,

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago Public Schools [CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstnct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect ou city's diversity. our students are 46% Hlspcnlc, 39% Afrlcon-Amerfcon, 10% White crid 4% Asian. 81% of
our students are low-tncome, 17% are Engllsh learners end 13% ore dverse learners. We are proud of the academic gains all of our
students hove made, thanks to the dedcatlon of educators, staff. femmes and partners from across the clty of Chicago-end we look
forward to builcing on these trends In the years to come.

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

11~

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

"fm"
~

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

,n'?'[i=

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

11~

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

s:1./.W'

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

1ir,W

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

"01"
:J-j

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

-1~~-

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on -Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

~0.f'"'
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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

49~. .

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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333

3n

398

48.1f,@

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelnng

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

m1

id

Gt
.

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. II measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of the1r freshman year. CPS, like the Stale of llanols and
other districts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as its official graduation rate because If Is the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate .

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District Attendance Rafe IK-12)

This is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation. and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schoo~ to Improve their graduation rates .

....................................................................................,_,,_ .. , ......................................................................................_,,, ................................, .. , ...........................................................

One-Year Dropout Rafe

This is the percent of students in grades 9-12 that drop out durtng the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are studenls who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred .

........... , .. __ ,,_ .................. _, .. ,-.,,,, .. ,.,,,, ............ _,_,, .... ,, ----- -----.. ,, .. ......................................................
,

The National Assessment of Educational Progress INAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Nafion's Report Card." It Is administered by the US Department of Educafion
every other year lo a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstrtct,
State and National leveis, not at the school and student levels .

NAEP

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NWEA MAP

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,

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress INWEA MAP)

Is CPS's prtmary assessment measure for students in grades 2 lhrough 8. The NWEA
MAP is administered In the sprtng of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

Yf6'.Yi1owea,ora/assessmeots/mao

.... -................. .............. ----- ........ ~- .... -...... , .... -----"---._- ....... ,_, __ ., __ ........... __ ,._,., .. --- ............
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools
certification

_,_ ............ .. ____ ..................................

,

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Ari Education Plan. To learn more,
visit wyyyy,cosarts.ora/creailve::Schoo~-certificafioo.

More data Is available al www.cps.edu/schooldgtg. You can also visit each school's progress report anline at
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data an these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education far every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them far success In college, career, and community at
www.cps.edu/yJslon.

Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Bee:
Attachments:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:54:40 PM
Robert J. Zimmer <rzimmer@uchicago.edu>
Veronica Castro
;Zach Kelly <
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Bob,
Yesterday nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.

Record Graduation Rates

Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93. I% to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
Rahm

Chicago PubTic Schools (CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstrtct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. Ot.x schools reflect cu city's dlverslty: our students ore 46% filspcnlc, 39% Afrlccr,-Amerlcon, 10% White end 4% Asian. 81% of
our students are low-Income, 17% ore English learners aid 13% ae dverse learners. We ae proud of the academic gc!ns all of our
students have mode. thanks to the dedcatton of educators, staff, famllles and partners from across the city of Cticogo-and we look
forward to buflcing on these trends in the yeoo to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

625%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

4ilf
ii

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

-~[ft

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

4llif'
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One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

~,~

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

.,;ft<:<>

r:M

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)"

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

11'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

,qt
*;!..;,:

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

1,'tJi

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

,4$.....

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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

..

% of students Al/ Above Nallaool Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

% of students Al/Above National Avg. on -Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

62.0%

56.1%

61.8%

1@1'"

% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

.4Jk..

333

377

398

1g~

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

""'
dhliit
....;:::..

Note that this document w111 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data avdlable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percen! of S!uden!s Grodua!lng In 5

years

This Is !he 5-year cohort gradua!lon ra!e. If measures !he percen! of s!uden!s who
graduals wl!hln 5 years of !heir freshman year. CPS, llke !he S!a!e of llllnols and
o!her dis!ric!s across !he coun!ry, repor!s bo!h a 4-year and a 5-year gradua!lon
ra!e. CPS uses !he 5-year role as Ifs official gradua!lon ra!e because If Is !he bes!
measure of !he percen! af s!uden!s who go on!o graduals.

Dis!rlc! Attendance Rafe (K-12)

This Is !he percen! of s!uden!s who offend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduals

This is !he percen! of s!uden!s who earn five or more credi!s and fall no more !hon
0.5 core courses during !heir 9!h grade year. Being on-frock In !he freshman year Is
highly predidive of gradua!ion, and !his metric Is na!lonally recognized for guiding
individual schools fa Improve !heir gradua!lon roles.

One-Year Dropou! Rafe

This Is !he percen! of s!uden!s In grades 9-12 !ha! drop ou! during !he year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are sludenls wha may have transferred, but far
whom the school cannot verify !he !ransfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educa!lonal Progress (NAEP) Is also some!lmes called

the "Nation's Report Card." Ills administered by the US Department of Educaffan
every o!her year lo a represen!aflve sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathema!lcs. The resul!s for NAEP are only provided a! !he Dls!rict,
S!a!e and Na!lonal levels, not a! !he school and s!uden! levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwes! Evalua!lan Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessmen! measure for s!udents In grades 2 !hrough 8. The NWEA
MAP Is admlnls!ered In the spring of each school year dis!rlc!-wlde, and op!lonally In
schools In !he middle of the school year. The resul!s are used a! !he classroom level
lo !rack s!uden!s' progress !oward learning goals and lo !allor ins!ruc!lon lo
Individual s!uden!s. NWEA MAP resulls are also used In several of !he indica!ors
Included In !he SQRP. For more lnfarrna!lon on !he NWEA MAP, visl!

Yftt'\::Y,nweo,qra/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
S!rong or Excelflng Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certlfica!lon measures !he level a! which Individual schools
mee! !he goals and priorities ou!lined in !he CPS Ar! Educa!lon Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

WNW,ccsads ora/creatlve--scbools:eertificaiion.

Mare data Is avafiable at www.cps.edu/schooldgjg. Yau can also vlstt each school's progress report onllne al
www.cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public educatton for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www.cps.edu/vlslon.

Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:00:57 PM
Timothy F. Geithner <
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Last week, nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data - nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20"/o of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 201 I. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93.1% to 93.4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
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Clicago Public Schools {CPS) Is the third-largest school dlstncl In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. our schools reflect OlX city's diversity. our students are 46% Hlspar.lc, ~ Afrlcan-Amerlcon. 10% White and 4% Asian, 81% of
our students are low-tncome, 17% are Engfish leanet3 end 13% ore dver3e learners. We are proud of the academic gdns aU of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcotlon of educators, staff, famlUes and partners from across the city of Chicago-aid we look
forward to but1cing on these trends In fhe years to come.

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

'%.'*'"'
!Ul

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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91.7%

92.5%

925%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

,&q,

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

82.6%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

fut

.,;::;~

]1lli

~;?'

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ'

=-i:::&--

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

~i/f
td

Bil

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

'"@?-

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

""i?
~M

\:

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEAJ Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of Students Al/Above National Avg. - Readlng

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

it"
.

% of Students At/Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

W'f

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

'"'i:-.V

% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schoo~ Certification

196

Ki

r-

./t!t
.~it

Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive add/Ilona/ results for the District.

- No data avcilable
NAEP data released
every other year


Percenl of Sludenls Gradua!lng In 5
years

This ls !he 5-year cohort gradualian role. It measures !he percenl of sluden!s who
graduals wllhln 5 years of !heir freshman year. CPS, fike !he Slale of Illinois and
o!her dlslricls across !he counlry, reports bolh a 4-year and a 5-year gradualion
role. CPS uses !he 5-year role as Its official graduallon rale because It is !he bes!
measure of !he percenl of students who go onto graduate.

District Allendance Rafe (K-12)

This Is !he percenl of s!udenls who atlend school on on average school day.

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

This Is !he percent of sluden!s who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during !heir 91h grade year. Being on-!rack In !he freshman year is
highly predictive of gradualion, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
individual schools to improve !heir graduation rates.

One-Year Dropoul Rafe

This Is !he percent of sludenls In grades 9-1 2 !ho! drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but tor
whom !he school cannol verify !he lransfer occurred.

NAEF

The Nallonal Assessmenl of Educational Progress (NAEF) Is also sometimes called

the "Nation's Report Card.'' II ls administered by the US Department ot Education
every olher year lo a represenlative sample of sludenls In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The resulls for NAEF are only provided at !he Dlslrlct,
State and Nallonol levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 lhrough 8. The NWEA
MAP Is admlnlslered In !he spring of each school year dislrlcl-wide, and op!ionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used al the classroom level
to !rack sludenls' progress loward learning goals and lo lallor instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the lndlcalors
Included in the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP. vlsil

Y:t:tfW,owea,ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Crealive Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures !he level at which Individual schools
meet Iha goals and priorities outlined in the CPS Ari Education Plan. To learn more,

Certification

visit

wyyw,cosarts.ora/creative:Scbools-cectlficatlon.

More data ls available at www,cps,edu/schooldqtq. Yau can also visit each school's progress report onnne at
www.cps,edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn mare about CPS's vision far achieving tts mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www,cps,edu/Vlslon.

Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:01:13 PM
Marc Lasry <mlasry@avenuecapital.com>
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Last week, nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13 .5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
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Chicago Pub/le Schools [CPS) Is the third-largest school dlsfnct In the country, serving 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. our schools reflect ou city's dlvernty: our students are 46% Hispanic, 39% Afrlcai-Amerfcan, 10% White and 4% Asian. 81 % of
our students are IO'N-lncome, 17% ore Engllsh learners cr,d 13% are civerse learners. We ere proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have made, lhcii<s to the decicatton of educators, staff, fomlDes and partners from across the city of Cticogo-and we look
forward to buTiding on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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D~trlc! Attendance Rafe (K-12)

91.7%

92.5%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

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One-Year Dropout Rafe

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent of Students Graduating In 5 years

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

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% of Students At/Above National Avg. - Reading

59.1%

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48.6%

52.2%

54.6%

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% of Students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

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% af Students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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398

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% of Students Al/ Above National Avg. on - Math

Arts: Number of Schoo~ earning Strong or Exceiing

Creative Schoo~ Certification

45.1%

196

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year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No data ovalable
NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This Is the 5-year cohort graduation rote. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, flke the State of llrrnols end
other districts across the country, reports both o 4-yeor and o 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rote as Its offlclol graduation rote because ii~ the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduals.

District Attendance Rote {K-12)

This Is the percent of students who attend school on on overage school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This Is the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fall no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is notionally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

One-Year Dropout Rate

This Is the percent of students In grades 9-12 that drop out during the year. This
Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may hove transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify lhe transfer occurred.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress {NAEP) Is also sometimes called

the "Notion's Report Card." II ls administered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students in grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
State and Natlonal levels, not at the school and student levels.

NWEAMAP

The Narthwest Evaluotlon Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

Is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide. and opllonally In
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included in the SQRP. For more Information on the NWEA MAP, visit

w,.yw,owea ora/assessmeots/mao
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or Excelling Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which Individual schools
meet the goals and priorities outlined In the CPS Art Education Plan. To learn more,

certification

vis!t

WW:tf,cosads,ora/creatlve-schools-certificatlon.

Mare data Is available al www.cps.edu/schooJdglq. You con also visit each school's progress report online al
www.cos.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites wlll be updated as more data
becomes avanable throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality publlc education for every
child In every nelghbarhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community al
www.cps.edu/VlsJon.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:02:15 PM
Darcy Goldfarb
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-20 I 6.pdf

Last week, nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 201 I. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
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Chicago Public Schools !CPS) Is the third ~argesl school dlslnct In the country, seN!ng 396,000 students In 660 schools In the 2015-2016
school year. O.Jr schools reflect ou dly's dlve~lly: our students are 46% Hlsparlc, 39% Afrtcan-Amertcan, l 0% White and 4% Asian. 81% of
our students ore low-Income, 17% are English learners end 13% ore dverse learners. We are proud of the academic gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the decicotlon of educators, staff. fomlies and partners from across the city of Chicago-and we look
forward to bulking on these trends In the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percenl of Students Graduating In 5 years

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEPJ

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

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270

269

275

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% of students Al/Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

41'.:?fa]

% of students Al/ Above National Avg. on - Math

45.1%

48.6%

522%

54.6%

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% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Reading

620%

56.1%

61.8%

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% of students Making National Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

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333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excemng

Creative Schools Certification

196

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Note that this document w/11 be updated throughout the school
year as we receive additional results for the District.

- No dote avdlable
* NAEP data released
every other year

Percent of Students Graduating In 5

years

This ls the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students whc
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, Oke the State of linnois and
other dlstncts across the country, reports both a 4-year and a 5-year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as its official graduation rate because It ls the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

This is the percent of students whc attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This ls the percent of students who earn five or more credits and foil no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track In the freshman year is
highly prediciive of graduation, and this metric is nationcliy recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

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whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

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NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is also sometimes called

the "Natton's Report Card." Ills administered by the US Department of Educatton
every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and 8 In
reading and mathemotics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the Dlstnct,
State and National levels, not at the school and student levels .

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NWEAMAP

The Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP)

is CPS's primary assessment measure for students in grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally in
schools in the middle of the school year. The results are used ot the classroom level
to track students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
individual students. NWEA MAP resuiis are also used in several of the indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more information on the NWEA MAP, visit

www,owea.ora/assessmeofs/mac
Arts: Number of Schools earning
Strong or ExceiITng Creative Schools

The Creative Schools Certification measures the level at which lndivlduol schools
meet the goals and priorities outfined In the CPS Art Education Pian. To learn more,

Certification

visit 'rYYlYY,CPmds,ora/creatlve-scbools:eertlfication.

Mare data is available al www.cps.edu/schao(dqjg, You can olsa visit each school's progress report onnne
www.cps.edu and searching far a school. The data on these websites wlli be updated os mare data
becomes available throughout the school year,

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Learn more about CPS's vision far achieving tis mission of providing a high-quality pubnc educalfan for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them far success In caHege, career, and community al
www,cps.edu/v(slan.

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:24:35 PM
Ray LaHood
Zach Kelly
FINAL 2016 District Progress Report 9-6-2016.pdf

Last week, nearly 400,000 children across Chicago started the new school year. And as we note that marker in
time, I want to highlight the latest milestones Chicago Public School students have achieved.
Record Graduation Rates
Last year's graduation rate was 73.5%, an all-time high for CPS and a significant increase from 2011 when just
56.9% of CPS high school students graduated. With this new record, CPS' graduation rate has now risen twice
as quickly as the national graduation rate since 2011. More importantly, the rising graduation rate comes from
schools in every region of the city.

Record College Acceptance Rates

A record-high 42% of CPS high school graduates enrolled in a 4-year college or university according to the
most recent available data- nearly matching the national rate of 44%. Additionally, the University of Chicago
found that 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate
62%, compared to 68% nationally.

Record Scholarships
This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20% increase from last
year and the first time ever that CPS students earned more than $1 billion in scholarships. Overall, scholarship
dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in 2011. And, for seven of
the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients.

Boosting Arts Education

According to Ingenuity's scorecards, 60% of CPS schools achieved the top ratings for arts education last year.
This is up from just 29% of schools in 2013 as a result of the District's first-ever arts education plan to improve
access to the arts.
Record Reading and Math
New test scores showed a record 6 out of 10 CPS students are reading at or above the national average at CPS,
with more than half outpacing peers nationally in math. While growth like this is particularly impressive for
large urban districts, the NWEA results prove significant gains ahead of peers in other districts across the
country. For reference, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding the national reading and math average
has increased by 13.5 percentage points and 9.5 percentage points, respectively, in just three years.

Record Attendance
Last year, attendance at CPS increased from 93 .1 % to 93 .4%, a new high for CPS.
We will continue to work every day to address our city's challenges, but we can never forget to hold up our
successes. When you look at our students, and the progress they are making, it's clear Chicago's future is
brighter than ever.
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Chicago Public Schools {CPS) Is lhe third-largest school dlstrtct In the country, serving 396,0CO students In 660 schools In tho 2015-2016
school year. Our schools reflect oU' dtys d:verslty: our students are 46% Hispanic, 39% Afrlcan~Amerlcan, 10% White a,d 4% Asian. 81 % of
our students are low-tncorne, 17% ore EngUsh teaners a,d 13% are dverse learners. We are proud of the ocademlc gdns all of our
students have made, thanks to the dedcotfon of educators. staff, faml6es and partners from across the city of ChJccgo-a,d we look
forward to bulldlng on these trends in the years to come.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

56.9%

59.3%

62.5%

66.3%

69.9%

73.5%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

District Attendance Rate (K-12)

91.7%

925%

92.5%

93.1%

93.2%

93.4%

Freshmen On-Track lo Graduate

69.0%

74.5%

79.8%

826%

84.1%

87.4%

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One-Year Dropout Rate

11.2%

10.5%

8.4%

8.0%

7.9%

6.8%

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Percent al Students Graduating In 5 years

1
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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)'

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Reading

203

206

213

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Reading

253

253

257

NAEP Scale Score Grade 4 - Math

224

231

232

NAEP Scale Score Grade 8 - Math

270

269

275

"if

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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

% of students Al/ Above National Avg. - Reading

45.6%

51.5%

54.0%

59.1%

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% of students Al/Above National Avg. on -Math

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48.6%

52.2%

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620%

56.1%

61.8%

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% of students Making Natlonal Avg. Growth - Math

55.4%

54.7%

56.4%

333

377

398

Arts: Number of Schools earning Strong or Excelling

Creative Schools Certification

196

Note that this document w//1 be updated throughout the school

year as we receive additional results for the District.

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every other year

Percent of Students Graduallng In 5

years

This is the 5-year cohort graduation rate. It measures the percent of students who
graduate within 5 years of their freshman year. CPS, like the State of Illinois and
other districts across the country. reports both a 4-year and a 5--year graduation
rate. CPS uses the 5-year rate as Its official graduation rate because it ls the best
measure of the percent of students who go onto graduate.

District Attendance Rote IK-12)

This is the percent of students who attend school on an average school day.

Freshmen On-Track to Graduate

This ls the percent of students who earn five or more credits and fail no more than
0.5 core courses during their 9th grade year. Being on-track in the freshman year Is
highly predictive of graduation, and this metric Is nationally recognized for guiding
Individual schools to Improve their graduation rates.

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Includes "unverified transfers" which are students who may have transferred, but for
whom the school cannot verify the transfer occurred.

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every other year to a representative sample of students In grades 4 and B In
reading and mathematics. The results for NAEP are only provided at the District,
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is CPS's primary assessment measure for students In grades 2 through 8. The NWEA
MAP Is administered In the spring of each school year district-wide, and optionally In
schools In the middle of the school year. The results are used at the classroom level
to frock students' progress toward learning goals and to tailor Instruction to
Individual students. NWEA MAP results are also used In several of the Indicators
Included In the SQRP. For more lnformallon on the NWEA MAP, visit
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Arts: Number of Schools earning

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Certification

visit

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Mare data Is available at www.cps.edu/schooldqjq. You can also visit each school's progress report oniine at
www .cps.edu and searching for a school. The data on these websites will be updated as more data
becomes available throughout the school year.

Learn more about CPS's vision for achieving Its mission of providing a high-quality public education for every
child In every neighborhood, that prepares them for success In college, career, and community at
www.cps,edu/ylsJan.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016 4:26:17 PM
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Re:RE:

Sure, I'm always happy to explore a board role. But part of the reason I made this move is to have more free
time.
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> On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:45 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
>
> Can I talk to you about public board now that you will be board?
>
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>> On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Joe Mansueto <joe.mansueto@momingstar.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rahm -- thanks for the note and vm. I am excited. I love what I do but also want more flexibility in my
schedule. This change lets me have both.
>>
>> Good to see you in Three Oaks!
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>> Best,
>>Joe
>>
>> -----Original Message--->> From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:02 AM
>> To: Joe Mansueto <joe.mansueto@momingstar.com>
>> Subject:
>>
>> Congrats on what you built. Congrats on next chapter.
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Nicholas J. Pritzker <njpritzker@taocap.com>

Monday, September 12, 2016 7:03:47 PM
Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>
Re: invitation to Mayor Emanuel to speak at EV Transit Launch event

I understand. Could we put your scheduler in touch with proterra so I don't bug you further?
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 12, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahm~l).l.!!il.com> wrote:
Trying is all I can say. There are higher authorities than the mayor. My scheduler for one
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On Sep 12, 2016, at 10:09 AM, Nicholas J.Pritzker<njpritzker@taocap.com> wrote:
Then you will consider attending?
Ryan Popple the CEO is an amazing guy: led a tank division into Baghdad, Harvard
MBA, worked at Tesla then to Kleiner Perkins, took over Proterra when it had a
management crisis. He is really turning Proterra into the Tesla of buses (and
eventually other heavy vehicle EV I am sure). The latest test range for city use is 350
miles/charge, and the economics over the lifetime of the bus rival, and in the lower
range models clearly exceed, diesel and "hybrid diesel" buses.
It's really cool.
Hope you are well: Maybe I could drop by during a Chicago visit.
Go Hillary!!
Best, Nick
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 12, 2016, at 7:55 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Saw this in the weeklies. Circled it. Yes a good thing.
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On Sep 12, 2016, at 9:51 AM, Nicholas J. Pritzker
<njpritzker@taocap.com> wrote:
Mayor Emanuel: I offered to submit to you the following
invitation from the CEO of Proterra, the electric bus company
in which we have been investors for a few years. Ryan
Popple and his team have done a remarkable job of advancing
the technology, reducing costs, and in getting the buses out to
municipal and corporate customers around the country.
As Ryan points out, the 10 buses to be operated by Jones
Lang LaSalle that will be employed at Prudential Plaza and
Aon Center will represent the first 100% all-electric zeroemission corporate shuttle service, and support the City's
policy goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% below
1990 levels by 2050, and provide a strong proof point for

Drive Clean Chicago, a program aimed at creating a roadmap

for a greater alternative fuel transportation network for
Chicago.
It would be a great gesture on behalf of the above goals if you
could attend the event on November 14 as the opening
speaker.
Best wishes, Nick

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:
From: Ryan Popple <RPopple@Proterra.com>
Date: September 11, 2016 at 1:35:25 PM PDT
To: "Nicholas J. Pritzker"

<n.iP.ri~~r@!..Q.91!.P-&Qm>
Cc: Matt Bigliardi <mbigliardi@taocap.com>,
Steven Brewster <SBrewster@Proterra.com>
Subject: invitation to Mayor Emanuel to speak
at EV Transit Launch event

Mayor Emanuel:
I am the CEO of Proterra, the largest Electric Transit
Vehicle manufacturer In North America. We build
EVs for transit, like a Tesla or Nissan Leaf but for
heavy-duty mass transit service. We design, engineer
and manufacture the complete vehicles in the U.S,
and we're deployed or on order from over 35 major
U.S. transit systems. We're excited to announce that
we've secured our first order from a Chicago-area
customer. In partnership with CDOT, Drive Clean
Chicago, and JLL Management, we're deploying 10
Zero-Emission EV Transit buses for the Prudential
Plaza commercial office tenants. These 40' transit
buses will provide clean, quiet, high-tech rides from
the Prudential Plaza to the train station. They will
also reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of transit
service by 80%, helping Chicago reach its 2050
target. We're doing a launch event on November
th
14 , and we would love to have you attend as the
opening speaker. The initial vehicles will be on site,
demonstrating Chicago's commitment to technology,
sustainability, and transportation accessibility for all.

Thank you,
Ryan Popple

650-215-8332
Ryan Popple
CEO, Proterra
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For my universal mentoring

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Got It. WIii push It on our call.

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Very important

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FYI-Just got this.

Jesse
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To: Christopher Crane Crane; Price, Richard; Ruiz, Jesse; Gery J. Chlca; Sam Scott; Don Thompson; Isiah Thomas; Kelly Mannard; Paula
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Cc: Wilson, Tom; Jim Reynolds; Wanda Vvhite; Quade, Peggy; Roran, Lisa; Moultrie, Lisa

S11bject: G!C Board CaU .

Dear Board,
Recently Tom and Jim met with the Mayor who made a request to GIC for funding support. We would like to
have a brief call on Friday at 12:30pm to get your thoughts on how to proceed. I Imagine that this would take 15
minutes, but we have blocked 30.

Attached Is the document from the mayor's office describing the plan as well as an updated GIC spending

account. Please let me know If you will be able to Join the call 12:30pm September 16 or If you have any

questions.

Lisa Floran will be sending a meeting Invite shortly to you and your assistants with a dial In number.

Thanks,

Toni Irving, Ph.D.

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Thanks!
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fantastic. thank you! keep up the great work and let me know how I can help - if you
want me to write blog post, etc. Tribune killing me with their negativity
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Just added more officers in your are to deal with that specifically.
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>Rahm> HUGE uptick in crime - burglaries etc in my neighborhood ( I live 1700 west
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Good luck with your speech this evening.

Jesse
By the way, had our Park District budget hearing at Fosco Park last night. Kelly was masterful in
addressing concerns and relating with speakers. Have done countless State Board of Ed and CPS
budget hearings, and last night was by far the best one I have ever experienced.
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Just got your text. Can call you in 30-40 min. Wanted you to see this first.
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Guys,
I was clearly screwed by the Trib (Ruthart) tonight and they excluded everything supportive that I said not only
about the speech and plan but the fact that I've been working with MRE for the better part of two years on a
vehicle and strategy for local investment (admittedly, this is something I should've seen coming). We put calls
in to the reporter and his editor as soon as the story was posted asking them to include the positive language
because otherwise the quotes are taken out of context and not consistent with what I said or its intention (as
could be seen in the live interview I gave to ABC immediately following).

In addition, I've just changed my travel plans for tomorrow morning to be able to go on WVON and provide the
counterweight to an "anti-Rahm" guest regarding tonight's speech because I want a clear and unedited voice and
understanding of my support of this plan and the fact that while tonight was an unprecedented and important
step, I believe the Mayor understands the need for sizable economic investment as an equal priority in
attempting to solve a complex, multi-generational issue and it's something that we are working on together and
rm hopeful it becomes a reality very soon.
Hopefully, this helps clean up the narrative and set the record straight. Please let him and others know.
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Jack,
Thank you for you service to our city. Chicago thanks you especially. I look forward to working with you in the
future. Thank you again.
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Rahm
I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to serve as Chair ofMPEA. It is hard to believe I was in position for
almost 5 years. I enjoyed it and appreciated the opportunity to serve. Thank you for your support and leadership
regarding McCormick Place reforms and the major capital projects. None of the current success would have
been possible without you.
I am sorry my other obligations required me to step down.
Your speech last night was outstanding. It had to be one of the most powerful and important in memory. I think
you know that we are all rooting for you and what you are trying to do.
Sincerely
Jack

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>>>> More than a few have sent me copies of an interview suggesting a 'few more police officers here and a few
more mentors there .. .' will not be sufficient. I have to confess I have absolutely no time for the political posturing
that you have to deal with. As I've said to more than a few today: focus on the intentional killing of two 9 year
olds ... Can't continue. You've got a tough job my friend.
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Your thoughts .. ?
Going Digital for Employee Attendance.pdf

Good Evening Rahm,

Hope you are doing well. I've read Alderman Smith's (43rd), and her task-forces report on absenteeism with
City employees and had some possible solutions ... Attached is just an idea I had:
On a personal note, my wife and I may be leaving Chicago soon. I have been recruited by some water resource
and public works firms and have been taking interviews over the past few weeks. Before I go, I'd be happy to
help in any way I can prior to my departure from Chicago's Department of Water Management.
Kind Regards Mr. Mayor,
Sean M. Walsh


Going Digital for Employee Attendance
City of Chicago
Departn1e11t of Water Management

By: Sean M. Walsh

Assistant Superintendent
Chicago Department of Water Management
September - 2016

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S. Walsh

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 2
Abstract. ..................................................................................................... 3
Importance of an Auto111ated Attendance System .................................... 3
Current Practice ...................................................................................... 3
Two places at once .................................................. , .............................. 3
Problems with Kronos ............................................... ,,, .......................... 4
Why Go Automated? .............................................................................. 5
Canvas .......... ,,, ................................................................................... ,...... 5
Examples ........................................... ,....................................................... 6

..................................................... ,..-;~~~ ....................................................... 8

Beta Testing and Possible Results .. ,.,, .................................................. ,., .. 8
What would be needed? ............................................................................ 9
Summation ................................... ,, ....... ,.................................................. 9
Works Cited....................................

.. ................................................. 10

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Abstract
For many years, the Department of Water Management (DWM), and other city departments have
relied on the Kronsos Time and Attendance System along with manually completed time sheets
to track employee attendance and record absences. A combination of automated and manual
record keeping is redundant and departments still have the challenge of employee accountability.
Streamlining a universal automated system for DWM, and possibly the City of Chicago, would
increase the accuracy of employee acco\lntability, absentee recording, and in some cases increase
productivity. Using simple technology in the form of an app on II sma.rt phone, or tablet, can
change the way our department accounts.for its employees and the.ir whereabouts. Using an app
called Canvas; I have created a user friendly program which can create a digital time stamp, gps
location, and photo recognition for all employees. The data taken from the app is streamlined to
department heads in the form of.a time sheet, or exported into a spreadsheet. .For the pwposes of
this proposal, the author will focus on the importance of an automated attendance system
specifically for DWM. Other Chicago departments can review this proposal and apply the
methods used therein as they deem fit for their daily operations.

Importance ofan Automated Attendance System

Current Practice
DWM has been using the Kronos system as an.automated time keeping tool to determine

employee accountability on a daily basis. Once.an employee swipes in using Kronos, they are
required to sign in and out with their immediate supervisor. Using the Kronos system and signing
in and out with a supervisor is effective in some areas of DWM, and ineffective in others. For
example, district personnel must use the Kronos as their only swipe location because the .district
is where an employee be.[lins and ends theirworkday.>tonstruction personnel and other staff
also use the Kronos system, but do not be.[lin or end their workday near a Kronos machine, yet
they are required to swipe in and out using Kronos. Now an employee must go to a designated
City of Chicago facility, swipe in using Kronos, and then travel to their job location to meet their
supervisors and sign in on the time sheet. The process js repeated in the afternoon when the
employee is required to swipe out using Kronos and sign out with a supervisor. The time lost in
the morning and afternoon could be described as lost productivity due to the current swipe
policy.
Two places at once
DWM construction operations are spread throughout the City of Chicago. Our current water

crews are assembled by one Foreman supervising three separate crews in different locations.
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With three crews in different locations, how can the Foreman be in two, or three, places at once?
With a Foreman having three separate swipe locations, it is impossible for the Foreman to
maintain 100% accountability in the morning, and afternoon. According to a report by Chicago's
Absenteeism Task Force, manual employee time records are inaccurate and tend to have more
errors than automates systems (Page 9). The previous statement can be proven true by an
employee claiming to be at a swipe location and the Kronos machine was not functional. The
Foreman cannot verify the employees claim, because ihe Foreman is at a separate location and
has no way to verify ihe validity of the employee's statement. Now, ihe employee can arrive late,
or leave early, without penalty. Obviously, a pattern of abuse can be determined if an employee
consistently makes claims ofbroken Kronsos machines, and disciplinary action can be taken,
however by then the employee already has cheated the system out of time and productivity.

Problems with Kronos

The Krpnos system has its share of bugs and glitches, but for the majority it is a reliable system.
The problems DWM construction has with Kronos, and why it is ineffective for our daily
practices are:

Kronos Machines are not on DWM corisfruction locations.

Not all employees are classified as "Super Swipers" and they are unable to swipe in and
out with ihe Kronos system until they are manually imputed.

Hand calibration is often needed several times a year.

Travel time between the swipe location, arid the job location is lost time in productivity.

Kronos machines are often "out of order".

The swipe location is not ihe same as the foreman location for signing in and out, losing
100% accountability for the Foreman,

If a person misses a swipe, more manually filled out paperwork must be completed and
filed.

While the aforementioned problems with Kronos can seem minor, they are a daily issue and can
be simplified with an updated automated system.

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S. Walsh

Why Go Automated?
According to the report by Chicago's Absenteeism Task Force, automated timekeeping systems

provide enhanced monitoring and minimize errors (Page 9). The previous statement alone should
be more than enough of a reason to go automated, but here are more reasons why:

Allows the time keeping system to go completely paperless.

Provides 100% accountability of aUemployees.

Increases productivity by having employees on the jobsite longer,

Eliminates errorin manual time sheets,

Eliminates lost time sheets,

Eliminates edit sheets for missed swipes.

Provides employee accountability to supervisors faster.

Canvas
Since the spring of 2016, I have been creating a program which is used in the form of an app on
tablet or smartphone. The app uses base software from a company named Canvas, Canvas'
platform allowed me to encompass employee accountability using time and date stamp software,
gps tracking, signature approval, and photo recognition. Quite simply, and employee arrives on
thejob1ocation in the morning, checks in with the Foreman, and by using the Foreman'siPad or
smartphone can create a digital sign in sheet with verification in less than 30 seconds. The digital
time sheet can be sentto all supervisors related with the crew, and can be exported i11to a
spreadsheet for payroll purposes. When an employee is not on the job location, or takes a day
off, the Foreman can input the appropriate pay/non pay code on the sheet to reflect the
employee's status, thus creating I 00% accountability.
If you review the example on page 6, you will see the employee fills in their name and title, then
the software automatically inputs the time and date for the employee, The employee cannot
change the time or the date set within the program. Once the time and date has been plugged in,
the employee is required to sign the document. After the document has been signed, a photo is
taken of the employee to verify identity. Finally, a gps snapshot is taken and sent on the
timesheet to ensure the employee was at the proper job location.

S. Walsh

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Examples
City of Chicago - Department of Water Management
1424 w. Pershing Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60609
No.: 5/17/2016 00006DWM
Date: 09/06/2016

Sign In Sheet
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When we review the issues with the Kronos, Canvas provides solutions to those issues.

PROBLEMS WITH KRONOS

Kronos Machines are not on DWM

construction locations.

Not all employees are classified as

"Super Swipers" and they are
unable to swipe in and out with the
Kronos system until they are
manually imputed.

Hand calibration is often needed

several times a year.

Travel time between the swipe

location, and the job location is lost
time in productivity.

Kronos machines are often ''out of

order",.
The swipe location is not the same
as the foreman location for signing
in and out, 1osing 100%
accountability for the Foreman.

SOLUTIONS WITH CANVAS

Canvas can be on any location.

All employees can use Canvas

regardless of status.

No band calibration is needed.

No travel time wasted to and from

a swipe location.

Canvas can be ntilized on an iPad

or smartphone by anyone.

Provides 100% accountability for

supervisors and time keepers.

Completely paperless system.

Eliminates the redundant system

of swiping and signing in/out on

If a person misses a swipe, more

manually filled out paperwork must
be completed and filed.

paper.

Beta Testing and Possible Results

Upon approval, I would like to administer a beta test with 1 or 2 water management construction
crews. The beta test will provide information on the server data, crash potential, and reliability of
the software. It is important to administer these tests prior to launch to avoid complex problems
and system crashes. I would like to develop more user friendly read files to ensure the data
spreadsheets are easy to follow and can be deciphered by time clerks with ease. I also need to
oversee any errors in the field, should any arise. More importantly, user feedback is the best
information to obtain while perfecting a computer program or application.
S. Walsh

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Another important factor of the beta test which I expect to monitor is the daily productivity. I
assume with time not being utilized traveling between the jobsite and swipe locations,
productivity can increase slightly. It will be the beta test phase completion which can answer
these important questions:

Is there more employee accountability with Canvas?

Can productivity increase with Canvas?

Can Canvas be adopted across all DWM timesheet platforms?

Possibly, can Canvas eliminate Ktonos?

It is difficult to evaluate the time needed to answer such important questions. My beta test over
two Foreman, or six construction crews would need 1-3 months to evaluate .in order to move on
to the next phase of testing. The next phase would encompass an entire zone of construction
crews totaling 4-6 Foreman and 18 construction crews.
While it may be too much to expand on using Canvas over Kronos at the currenttime, at the very
least Canvas should be considered as a reasonable substitute for time sheets within DWM post
testing.

What would be needed?

Quite simply, the only hardware needed wouldbe an.iPad or smartphone on the jobsite operated
by the Plumber and/or Foreman. A computer platform to run the software for the beta testing
would also be necessary. Finally, Canvas software licensing agreement if the program is
approved for use on a larger scale of more than 15 users accounts (not needed for phase 1 beta
test).

Summation
I have provided the groundwork and software platform for the idea of a new automated time
keeping system within the construction division of Chicago's Department of Water Management.
Given the time and resources available to me, I can perform testing to ensure it can be
compatible with our operations. Furthermore, I can conclude if productivity can increase by
using Canvas to obtain 100% accountability on jobsites for construction crews.

S. Walsh

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Works Cited
"Canvas: Mobile Business Apps and Forms." Canvas: Mobile Business Apps and Forms. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2016.
Recommendations Report, The City Of Chicago, and Absenteeism Task Force. APRIL
2016 (n.d.): n. pag. City of Chicago. Apr. 2016. Web .. 06 Sept 2016.

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Fields, Mark(.) <mfields@ford.com>

Thursday, September 29, 2016 8:18:25 PM
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RE:

Thank you Rahm ..... !

--Original Message--From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 l:17PM
To: Fields, Mark(.)
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Too small for you but we are ordering 600 additional police cars from the facility in chicago. This brings our
total to 1100 which is consistent with my original commitment. Hope all is well with you.
Rahm
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Friday, September 30, 2016 11:41:55 PM
Bruce Reed
Academic.Overview.9.30.FINAL.docx

Preparing Kids for College and Career

Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third largest school
district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced the academic growth of their
national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs for average ACT score and graduation rate.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the hard work of
CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers. Furthermore, more students than ever are gaining access to early
college credit-making it possible for them to enter college needing less coursework and consequently saving
money.

Graduation rates {Class of201 R1:

While graduation rates have grown over the course of the past two decades. according to the University of Chicago,
the most rapid gains in graduation rates have taken place since 2010. The CPS graduation rate climbed to a record
73.5% in 2016, up more than 16 percentage points over the five years since 2011- an increase of nearly one-third.
By comparison, the national graduation rate has increased by only a few points over the same period of time.

Early College Credit:

CPS announced that more than 9,200 graduating seniors in 2015-2016 (SYlS-16} earned early college and
career credentials, which make college more accessible for our students and prepare them to succeed in
higher education.
Total participation in programs that award college and career credentials have increased by 1,200 students
over last school year to 40.6%, and represent a 9.4 percentage point increase since 2014. These programs
are a strong indicator of college preparedness and put the District closer toward meeting Mayor Emanuel's
goal of at least SO percent of all CPS high school graduates attaining these credentials by 2019.
Advanced Placement (AP): 5047 students at a total of107 CPS high schools earned credits. New AP data
released by The College Board shows that there were over 36,000 exams taken in Chicago Public Schools in
2016 which is more than a 2,000 exam increase since 2015. The percent of exams scoring at a 3 or higher
reached 42% which is an increase of 3 percentage points from 2015 and the highest since 2005. CPS is
among just 14 school districts in the country and is the only district of its size to be lauded on the College Board
Honor Roll for: (I) 30% or greater enrollment in AP classes of American Indians, African-Americans and Latino
students; (2) 30% or greater enrollment of low-income students; and (3) achieving this distinction for multiple
years.
International Bacca)aureate (lB): 876 students earned credits on 1B exams, and more than 13,300 CPS
students were enrolled in 18 courses at various grade levels.
o As home to the largest network of 18 schools in the nation, CPS has increased enrollment in 18
programs by 370 percent over the past five years, with 1B participation in high schools quadrupling.
Participation will continue increasing as some schools are in the process of achieving authorization
to serve more students in the program.
Career and Technical Education (CTE): 1,466 students earned an industry certification and more than
17,600 students were enrolled in one of the District's CTE programs, which offer industry-focused technical
programs that prepare students for future career opportunities.
Dual Credit: 2,026 students earned college credit through a dual credit course.
Dual Enrollment: 1,503 students earned college credit through a dual-enrollment course.
(ROTC: 999 students earned a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps credential.

College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par with national rates.
In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school graduates was 42% compared to 44%
nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006. Additionally, the University of Chicago found that 20% of CPS

graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68%
nationally.

College Scholarships and Gates Millennium Scholars;

This year, CPS graduates earned a record-setting $1.16 billion in scholarship offers, a 20 percent increase since last
year. Overall, scholarship dollars earned have quadrupled over the past five years-up from under $300 million in
2011. Additionally, for seven of the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium
Scholarship recipients. Established in 1999, the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program is funded by a $1.6 billion
grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is designed to remove barriers to education for highperforming, low-income students.

STAR Scholarship:

In 2015, Mayor Emanuel launched the first of its kind Star scholarship, which provides students who
graduate with a 3.0 GPA (B average) and who test completion ready in Engl!sh and Math the ability to
pursue an associate degree at City Colleges at no cost -free tuition and books.
In Its first year, the Chicago Star Scholarship has enabled more than 1,000 CPS graduates to pursue their
degree from CCC free-of-charge. The first cohort of Star Scholars achieved an 86 percent retention rate
from fall to fall, suggesting that students enrolled in this program are more likely to persist in their
coursework toward a degree. This fall, 1,920 STAR students are enrolled at City Colleges. Fifteen Chicago
universities committed to providing scholarships and transfer assistance for Chicago Star Scholars. Each of
the 15 university partners have committed to creating an opportunity that will allow Star scholars to
continue their college education following a successful completion at CCC. These packages range in
monetary value between $2,500 and nearly $50,000 each year.

Exam,;,les ofSchools to Highlight:

Kenwood went from 100 students earning an ECCC in 2014 to 170 in 2016 (or from 32% to 53% of their
graduates). Their dual credit program went from 37 students in 2014 to 111 students in 2015.
Von Steuben went from 97 students earning an ECCC in 2014 to 205 earning an ECCC (from 32% to 55% of
their graduates).
Hubbard went from 92 students earning ECCC in 2014 to 177 overall (27% to 52%) and from 16 to 71
students earning dual credit
Jones HS went from 169 students earning ECCC in 2014 to 245 overall (81 % to 91 %), and from 6 to 126
earning dual credit Previous to that they were earning ECCCs mostly through AP. They also went up in AP
from 168 to 232 students.
Schurz went from 73 students earning ECCC in 2014 to 145 overall (17% to 31 %], mostly by ramping up in
AP (28 to 79 students].

From: Mary Ellen Caron [maryellen.caron@afterschoolmatters.org]

Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 9:10 AM
To: emanuel.rahm@gmail.com
CC: Nouha Shwehdi; Shannon.loredo@cityofchicago.org; Stockdale, Sarah
Subject: After School Matters thanks you!
Dear Mayor Emanuel,
Thank you for providing a video welcome at the first-ever Chicago Sports Summit this
past week. I know that your kind words about After School Matters resonated with the
nearly 400 guests in attendancein fact, keynote speaker Jim Delany of the Big Ten
Conference mentioned the importance of programs like After School Matters in his
remarks directly following your introduction.
As we work together to expand our reach and breadth of services to Chicagos most
vulnerable teens, it is more important now than ever that we are exposing new
audiences to our mission and needs. The Summit provided the perfect opportunity for
just that.
Thank you again for your steadfast partnership.
Warmly,
Mary Ellen

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:55:11 AM
Sean Connolly <Sean.M.Connolly@conagrafoods.com>

Great seeing you the other day. I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of
Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gjves-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic developmenl Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and gjve more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/lO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again- 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 miJlion visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October ll, 2016 1:58:41 AM
John McDonough 1mcdonough@chicagoblackhawks.com>

Hope the pre-season is off to a good start. While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the streni,>th of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusincss.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-somc-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02:55 AM
Don Wilson <Drw@drwholdings.com>

Don - Congrats on the Marathon.

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/ I 0/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ l 0/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:29 AM

mpslattery <mpslattery@arielinvestments.com>
Re:

Please share with John.

On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 9:04 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> > wrote:
While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/J 61 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/BLOG S02/J 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story /news/2016/10/ IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-nei ghborhood s/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:59 AM
Tom Ricketts <tom@cubs.com>

Tom,
Congrats on a great start to the postseason! While we're all cheering on the Cubs, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss some of the other positive news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l61009864/sp-giveschi cago-some-good-credit-news <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/BLOGS02/161 009864/spgives-chi cago-some-good-credit-news>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Who! e Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development.
Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local
vendors the opportunity to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious
food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in
Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/ l 0/10/whol e-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wh ole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last
week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be
world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong
progress made by students in every comer of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district
are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels of our local schools-compared to just 70 percent of
schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the
lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:10:19 AM
Jerry M. Reinsdorf <flatbush@chisox.com>

Hope all is well. I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www. chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS 02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <h ttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:30:10 AM
Pritzker, Penny <PPritzker@pspcapital.com>
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I am in the office waiting on the teachers

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On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:25 PM, Pritzker, Penny <PPritzker@pspcapital.com> wrote:
Great news. We are watching the Cubs in SF. Miss u. Penny
Penny Pritzker
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From: Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>

Date: October IO, 2016 at 7:07:13 PM PDT
To: Penny Pritzker <ppritzker@pspcapital.com>
While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the
Giants later today, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news
coming our of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the
City of Chicago from negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow
Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks ago. They recognize the
strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on
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com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16100984/sp-glves-chicago-some-good-credit-news

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole
Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that
neighborhood's economic development. Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for
Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell
their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create400 new jobs and stock it's shelves in part with
products from local vendors. b.ttP.://wW.W.,'!.~'!.t<;>g~.Y,.H!r:Dht9.rv/n~.w.~/:1Q.1.!?./;l,Q/J,Q/wbgl_~.:
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We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting
Goods announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the

Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the
new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent
record-setting achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are inonce again showing the strong progress made by students in every corner of the city. This
year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels of our local schools-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year.
More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the
lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements In Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of
America Chicago Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than SO million visitors annually, and in the first three
quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015, putting
us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:41:25 AM
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On Oct IO, 2016, at 9:40 PM, David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies com> wrote:

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First the game is not the high holidays a second still in the
office
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You send this out DURING the game?
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
While the whole city is enraptured with
our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of
Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they

upgraded their outlook for the financial
future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major
milestone for the city. They follow Fitch,
who also improved their outlook for the
city three weeks ago. Both recognize
the strength of our economy and
lauded our work to address decades of
financial mismanagement, from
shrinking the budget deficit to putting
all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on
the news. http://www.
chicagobusiness.com/artlcle/
20161007 /BLOGS02/161009864/spgives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work,

we opened a new Whole Foods in the
Englewood community on the South
Side in late September. This was an
important moment in Englewood's
economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for
Chicago residents in Englewood and
give more than 30 local vendors the
opportunity to sell their goods on the
shelves of this new store, we brought
healthy and nutritious food to a former
food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will
create 400 new jobs and stock its
shelves in part with products from local
vendors. http:/lwww.usatoday.c
om/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major

news in the corporate world. In late
September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400
employees and their global
headquarters to the Prudential building

downtown. Last week we learned that

Chicago will soon be home to the new
Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which
will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about

continued progress of our
students. Following recent recordsetting achievements by CPS
students, this year more than 80
percent of schools In the district were
rated In one of the top 3 ratings
levels-compared to Just 70 percent
of schools last year. More schools
have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are
ranked In the lowest category,
further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands

of runners were trying to break records
in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind
of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than
50 million visitors annually, and in the
first three quarters of the year
Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us
on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:54:02 AM
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Re:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:53 PM, David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:39 PM, David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:31 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.corn> wrote:
First the game is not the high holidays a second still in the
office
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2016, at 9: 16 PM, David Axelrod
<axe@axelrodstrateg;ies.com> wrote:
You send this out DURING the game?
SentfrommyiPhone
On Oct 10, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
While the whole city is enraptured with
our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of
Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they

upgraded their outlook for the financial
future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This ls a major
milestone for the city. They follow Fitch,
who also improved their outlook for the
city three weeks ago. Both recognize
the strength of our economy and
lauded our work to address decades of
financial mismanagement, from

shrinking the budget deficit to putting

all four city pension systems on the
path to Jong-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on
the news. http://www.
chicagobusiness.com/artlcle/
20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/spgives-chlcago-some-good-credlt-news

Additionally, after years of hard work,

we opened a new Whole Foods in the
Englewood community on the South
Side in late September. This was an
important moment in Englewood's
economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for
Chicago residents in Englewood and
give more than 30 local vendors the
opportunity to sell their goods on the
shelves of this new store, we brought
healthy and nutritious food to a former
food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will
create 400 new jobs and stock its
shelves in part with products from local
vendors. http://www.usatoday.c
om/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chlcagonelghborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major

news in the corporate world. In late
September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400
employees and their global
headquarters to the Prudential building

downtown. Last week we learned that

Chicago will soon be home to the new
Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which
will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about

continued progress of our
students. Following recent recordsetting achievements by CPS
students, this year more than 80
percent of schools in the district were
rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels-compared to just 70 percent
of schools last year. More schools
have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are
ranked in the lowest category,
further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands

of runners were trying to break records
in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind
of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than
50 million visitors annually, and in the
firstthree quarters of the year
Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us
on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:54:51 AM
David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies.com>
Re:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:53 PM, David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:39 PM, David Axelrod <axe@axelrodstrategies.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:31 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
First the game is not the high holidays a second still in the
office
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2016, at 9: 16 PM, David Axelrod
<axe@axelrodstrategies.com> wrote:
You send this out DURING the game?
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
While the whole city is enraptured with
our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of
Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they

upgraded their outlook for the financial
future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major
milestone for the city. They follow Fitch,
who also improved their outlook for the
city three weeks ago. Both recognize
the strength of our economy and
lauded our work to address decades of
financial mismanagement, from
shrinking the budget deficit to putting
all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on
the news. http://www.
chicagobusiness.com/article/
20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/spgives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work,

we opened a new Whole Foods in the
Englewood community on the South
Side in late September. This was an
important moment in Englewood's
economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for
Chicago residents in Englewood and
give more than 30 local vendors the
opportunity to sell their goods on the
shelves of this new store, we brought
healthy and nutritious food to a former
food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will
create 400 new jobs and stock its
shelves in part with products from local
vendors. http://www.usatoday.c
om/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major

news in the corporate world. In late
September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400
employees and their global
headquarters to the Prudential building

downtown. Last week we learned that

Chicago will soon be home to the new
Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which
will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about

continued progress of our
students. Following recent recordsetting achievements by CPS
students, this year more than 80
percent of schools In the district were
rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels--compared to just 70 percent
of schools last year. More schools
have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are
ranked in the lowest category,
further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands

of runners were trying to break records
in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind
of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than
50 million visitors annually, and in the
first three quarters of the year
Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us
on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:41 :27 AM
Pritzker, Penny <PPritzker@pspcapital.com>
Re:

Two years in a row nobly raise. New hire contribute to tbe pension full amount. Health premiums go up 1.5 pct.
first time in 12 years.
Sent from my iPhone

REDACTED

On Oct 10, 2016, at 7:34 PM, Rahm Emanuel

<mayor re@raluuemail.com> wrote:
The academic gains huge. The contract blueprint significant
Sent from my iPhone
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<PPri tzker@pspcapi tal .com> wrote:
I know. Hoping for tbe best.
Penny Pritzker
On Oct 10, 2016, at 7:07 PM, Rahm Emanuel
<mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

While the whole city is enraptured with

our Cubs opening their postseason run
against the Giants later today, I wanted
to make sure you didn't
miss several other key pieces of news
coming our of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they have

upgraded their outlook for the financial
future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major
milestone for the city. They follow Fitch,
who also Improved their outlook for the
city three weeks ago. They recognize
the strength of our economy and
lauded our work to address decades of
financial mismanagement, from
shrinking the budget deficit to putting
all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency.
httj>://www.chicagobusiness.
com/;,rtlcle/20161007mLOGS02/
161009864/sp-gJves-chlcago-somegood-credit-news

I also wanted to share that, after years

of hard work, last week we opened a
new Whole Foods In the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was
an important moment in that
neighborhood's economic
development. Not only did we create
new good-paying jobs for Oiicago
residents In Englewood and give more
than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this
new store, we brought healthy and
nutritious food to a former food
desert. Today, we opened another new
grocery store on the south side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will
create 400 new jobs and stock It's
shelves in part with products from local
vendors. htt_gj/www.usatoday.
com/storv./news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-1mor-chica_g,onelghborhoods/917944081

We've also seen some major news In

the corporate world, In late September
WIison Sporting Goods announced they
are relocating 400 employees and their
global headquarters to the Prudential
building downtown. Last week we

learned that Chicago will soon be home

to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery
- which will be world's largest candy
company.

And there's more good news about

continued progress of our
students. Following recent recordsetting achievements by CPS
students, this year's school quality
ratings are In-once again showing
the strong progress made by
students in every corner of the city.
This year, more than 80 percent of
schools In the district are shown to
be rated In one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared
to Just 70 percent of schools last
year. More schools have risen to the
highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked In the lowest
category, further evidence of the

systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands

of runners were trying to break records
In the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind
of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than
50 million visitors annually, and In the
first three quarters of the year
Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us
on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Also just got best contract ever

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On Oct 11, 2016, at 6:12 AM, David Brooks

> wrote:

Rahm,
This is all fantastic news, except about the Cubs winning.
Congratulations
David
On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:52 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
While the whole city Is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of
Chicago from negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who
also improved their outlook for the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our
economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement, from
shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news. http://www.
ch icagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news .

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side in late September. This was an important moment in
Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for
Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell
their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a
Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with
products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20l6/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson
Sporting Goods announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters

to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home
to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy company .

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent
record-setting achievements by CPS students, this year mare than 80 percent of schools in
the district were rated In one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of
schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of
America Chicago Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only
three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million visitors annually, and In the first three
quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015, putting
us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:59:52 PM
David Doig <ddoig@cnigroup.org>
Re: Bronzeville Mariano's Opening

Cool
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> On Oct 11, 2016, at 2:58 PM, David Doig <ddoig@cnigroup.org> wrote:
>
> Mayor Emanuel,
>

> Terrific budget address today! I loved the focus on neighborhood economic development and small business
development. Congratulations on turning around the City's fiscal situation. You have truly done the heavy
lifting necessary to get the financial house in order. I really appreciated the upbeat and positive tone of the
address.
>

>Goodnews from the Bronzeville Mariano's, ... I just had lunch there and the store is absolutely packed .. the
parking lot was full with cars parked on both sides of King Drive and the new 38th Street ... every table and
chair in the dining area was full .... and every cash register was open with 4 to 5 patrons in line. See attached
pictures.
>
> Thanks again for all your support on this project, particularly early on with HUD. Let's keep the rebirth of
Bronzeville going.
>
> Thanks
> David Doig
> President
> Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
>

> ---Original Message---> From: Angelica Marks

> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:30 PM
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Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:31 :57 PM
mkimmelman <mkimmelman@nytimes.com>

Michael,
Here are a few of our upcoming events. Look forward to taking you around. Let me know when you are able to
visit.
Riverwalk: Saturday 10/22
Big Marsh: not set in stone, but penciled in for Sunday 11/5
Boathouse: planning on Sunday 11/27 or Sunday 12/4
Rahm

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:46:49 PM
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Re:
renderbaseO 1_ Clark Park_medres2.pdf

Attached is the rendering to our clark street boathouse.

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at4:31 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> > wrote:
Michael,

Here are a few of our upcoming events. Look forward to taking you around. Let me know when you are able to
visit.

Riverwalk: Saturday 10/22

Big Marsh: not set in stone, but penciled in for Sunday 11/5

Boathouse: planning on Sunday 11/27 or Sunday 12/4

Rahm

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 11 :11:57 PM
Andrea Zopp <
Fwd: Lollapalooza Donations

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From: Charlie Jones <ciones@c3presents.com>
Date: October 13, 2016 at 5:40:15 PM CDT
To: "mayor re@rahmemail.com" <mayor re@rahmemail.com>
Subject: Lollapalooza Donations
Listed below are the foundations that donation checks were issued to last week. We are still
waiting to receive W-9 forms from the final 4 foundations at the bottom, but will issue their
checks immediately once we receive the proper documents.

Name
Common Ground Foundation
Dusable Museum
Phalanx Family Services
Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc
La Casa Norte
Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc
Working in the Schools
The Resurrection Project
Chicago Foundation for Women
True Star Foundation, Inc.
Chicago Commons Association
Catholic Charities
Chicago Run

Memo
2016 Charity
Donation
2016 Charity
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2016 Charity
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2016 Charity
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$5,000.00
$5,000.00

North Lawndale Employment Network

Greater Southwest Development Corporation
Gary Corner Youth Center, Inc.
Harold Washington Cultural Center
Quad Communities Development Corporation
Erie Neighborhood House
Metropolitan Family Services
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
El Valor Corporation
Latino Cacus Foundation
Puerto Rican Culture Center
Mujeres Latinas En Accion
Polish American Association
Latinos Progresando
*Westside Health Authority
*Austin African American Business Networking
Assocation
*Little Black Pearl
*Little Village Environment Justice Org

Donation
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Take care,

CHARLIE JONES
Partner

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Friday, October 14, 2016 3:07:49 PM
Bill Ready <bill.ready@braintreepayments.com>
Zach Kelly

While the whole city celebrates the Cubs moving on to the NLCS round of the playoffs, I wanted to make sure
you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ I 0/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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educational gains (10-13-16) v6.docx

Dave,
Great to catch up with you. Attached is the information we discussed on our educational gains.

Rahm

Five Years of Growth: CPS Academic Gains Since 2011

Since 2011 the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have outpaced the academic growth of
their national and state peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs for average
ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. and graduation rate. These improvements set
Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the hard work of our students,
parents, principals, and teachers. These gains were also supported by important reforms secured
in the 2012 teacher's contract including lengthening the school day and year and strategic
investments to expand proven programs like International Baccalaureate and STEM education.

Reading and Math:

NWEA: CPS performance on the 2016 NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of
Academic Progress) scores, the standard for 2nd through 8th grade academic achievement,
demonstrated that 6 out of 10 students are reading at or above the national average at CPS. with
more than half matching or outpacing peers nationally in math. Since 2013. reading is up more
than 13 points while math increased by nearly 10 points. The performance of CPS 7"' and 8"'
graders was particularly noteworthy- two-thirds of7"' graders and 73.2% of 8th graders read at or
above the national average while nearly 60% of 7"' graders and two-thirds of 8th graders matched
our outpaced their national peers in math.

NAfil:: According to NAEP, "the Nation's Report Card," CPS students were among the national
leaders in gains for both 8"' grade math and 4"'grade reading on the national benchmark
assessment In fact, Chicago was one of only three urban districts - joining Washington DC and
Miami-Dade - to have experienced academic growth in math and reading in both the 4"' and 8<>
grades in 2015. Since 2003, Chicago has the second best growth in the nation among urban
districts for both 4th grade and 8th grade reading.
Math Results
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003. The state oflllinois as a whole, by comparison, showed growth of 5 scale-score points
since 2003.
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 near]y halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 4 points
in fourth-grade math since 2003.

Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by cps 4"' graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 15. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 5 points
since 2003.

Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003. The state as a whole, by
comparison, showed a growth of 1 point since 2003.

Grad rates and on track data CC/ass af201 V

Today, CPS students are making record gains, and literally breaking records with high school
graduation and college enrollment rates.

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While graduation rates have grown over the course of the past two decades. according to the
University of Chicago. the most rapid gains in graduation rates have taken place since 2010.1 The
chart above shows that the graduation rate climbed nearly 2 points years prior to 2011: since 2011
the CPS graduation rate has climbed by more than 16 pojnts.2 By comparison. since 2011 the
national 4-year high school graduation rate has increased by 3 points from 79% to 82%.
A key driver of this graduation rate growth has been the district"s focus on its freshman on track to
graduate rate. In 2007. the University of Chicago released a report that laid out the key drivers of
determining whether a 9"' grader was on track to graduate from high school. CPS adopted this
metric and began issuing school-level reports of freshman on track rates, The 2016 freshman on
track rate was 87.4%. up from 69% in 2011.

University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. High School Graduation Rates Through Two Decades of
District Change Qune 2016).

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2 In 2015 CPS adjusted its methodology for calculating its five-year graduation rate to more accurately
account for transfers out of the district Upon making this change. CPS recalculated its graduation rates from
2011-15. More information is available here:

b.n!l: //schoo\reports.cps.edu /cpsedu /schoo)data /Fjve)'earGraduationFactSheetpQ.f.

Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging six-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, with an increase of 1.2 scale score points since 2011. This year's
18.4 composite is the highest measure on record at CPS. After 5 years of relatively flat scores prior
to 2011, ACT scores have climbed significantly to reach this new high.

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College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.'

Eor(v College and Career Credit:

To increase students' participation in opportunities that will prepare them for post-secondary
success, earlier this year Mayor Emanuel set a goal to have 50 percent of students attaining early
college and career credentials by 2019. This past year, 40.6 percent of high school students earned
early college and career credentials, a more than 10% increase from 2015 (36% of students earned
credit) and a 30% increase from 2014 (31% of students).

University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, Educational Attainment of Chicago Public Schools
Students; 201S: A Focus on Four Year College Degrees Qune 2016),
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https;//consortium.uchicago.edu/sites/defauJt/files/pubJications/EducationaJ%20Attainment%20of%20Chi
cago-Jun2016-Consortium.pdf.
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Students are able to earn early college and career credentials by achieving passing scores on
Advanced Placement tests (3 or above) or International Baccalaureate tests (4 or above), or by
earning credit in Career and Technical Education, Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment or )ROTC programs.

Advanced Placement;
Since 2011, CPS student participation in AP college-level coursework has increased by 30% to
reach a total of more than 22,000 students taking the exam, while the number of students earning a
passing score-at least a 3 or higher-on at least one AP exam has increased over 61 %. The pass
rate for the exam has increased among all ethnic groups, including among African-American and
Latino students. CPS is among just 14 school districts in the country and is the only district of its
size to be lauded on the College Board Honor Roll for: (1) 30% or greater enrollment in AP classes
of American Indians, African-Americans and Latino students; (2) 30% or greater enrollment of lowincome students; and (3) achieving this distinction for multiple years.

Reforming Community Colle,ge:

Starting In 2011, the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) underwent a transformation from providing
remedial education for its students to delivering an industry-developed curriculum matched to jobs
in fast growing industries. By partnering with industry leaders in key sectors, the CCC has
implemented an approach to preparing students for the work force that has been recognized by the
World Bank as a model for other cities and governments to follow. These efforts have driven a more
than doubling of the CC C's graduation rate- currently at 17 percent compared to a national average
of 20 percent - since the beginnin.i of this decade.

Attendance:
The district attendance rate for the 2015-16 school year increased from 93.2% to 93.4%, a new
high for CPS. Two-thirds of District schools showed improved attendance over the previous year.
Over six years, attendance rates have increased 1. 7 percentage points. Every tenth of a percentage
point gained represents another hour ofinstruction time gained per student over the course of the
year, meaning that the District gained the equivalent of 17 hours of instruction time since 2011.

Gates Mille.nnium Scholars:

For seven of the last eight years, CPS has led the nation in the number of Gates Millennium
Scholarship recipients. Established in 1999, the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program is funded
by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is designed to remove barriers
to education for high-performing, low-income students.

Top High Schools:

U.S. News and World Report recognized seven CPS high schools as among the top ten schools in the
state, and four of them were also ranked nationally.

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New data point from the WH. As you may remember, the national rate is published well after
ours. So this is the 14-15 national grad rate.
Now we can say that from 2011-2014 the national 4-year grad rate has gone up by 4.2 points while
our 4-year rate has gone up by 14 points. So three times faster in Chicago.
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FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces High School Graduation Rate Has

Reached New High

Today, President Obama will travel to Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in
Washington, D.C. to announce that America's high school graduation rate has reached a
record new high of 83.2 percent.
The high school graduation rate has risen steadily over President Obama' s time in office,
growing by about four percentage points since the 2010-2011 school year - the first year
all states used a consistent, four-year adjusted measure of high school completion. This
increase reflects important progress schools across the country are making to better
prepare students for college and careers after graduation.

In his speech at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, President Obama will
highlight investments and resources available for students to earn a degree beyond high
school and all his Administration has accomplished to improve educational opportunities
and outcomes for America's learners, from cradle through career. He will also reflect on
the work that continues, as we strive to ensure that every student has the chance to
succeed in a 21 st century economy.
Promising Gains for All Students
The 2014-2015 graduation rates released today show progress for all reported groups of
students, including students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities, and
English learners. Black, Hispanic, and Native American students continued to narrow the
gap between their graduation rates and those of their white peers, even as all groups
made progress:

Graduation Rates bv Sub1rrou1> of Students

201420132010201120122012
2015
2014
2011
2013
Total
American
Indian/ Alaska
Native
Asian/Pacific
Islander
Hispanic
Black
White
Low Income
Students
English
Learners
Students with
Disabilities

79

80

81.4

82.3

83.2

65

67

69.7

69.6

71.6

Change from
2010-2011 to
2014-2015
4.2
6.6

87

88

88.7

89.4

90.2

3.2

71

67

73
69

75.2
70.7

84
70

86
72

86.6
73.3

76.3
72.5
87.2
74.6

77.8
74.6
87.6
76.1

6.8
7.6
3.6
6.1

57

59

61.1

62.6

65.1

8.1

59

61

61.9

63.l

64.6

5.6

Year-by-Year Data: National Center for Education Statistics

Nearly every state across the country has seen progress since 2010-2011. Between school
years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, the District of Columbia made the greatest amount of
progress in the Nation, improving its graduation rates by seven percentage points. In
2010, the District of Columbia received support through Race to the Top- the Obama
Administration's signature education reform initiative. These reforms helped make
important strides in implementing college and career-ready standards, improve teacher

and principal effectiveness, and turn around some of the District's lowest-performing
schools. The District of Columbia is also a national leader in providing high-qualify
preschool, and leads the nation in the share of its youngest learners with access to free and
publicly available early education.
For further details on state-by-state graduation rates, please see attached.
Building on Historic Progress to Help Students Succeed
In addition to reaching record graduation rates, the country has made real progress to
increase educational opportunify and help students succeed since President Obama took
office.
Key signs of progress include:

Investing in Early Education: In 2013, President Obama put forth his

bold Preschool for All proposal to establish a federal-state partnership that would
provide high-qualify preschool for all four-year-olds from low- and moderateincome families. After the President's call, many states took action and today, 46
states and the District of Columbia invest in preschool programs. From 2009 to
2015, states enrolled 48,000 additional four-year-olds in preschool through their
own investments. The Obama Administration has also invested an additional $4
billion in Head Start, the largest federal early childhood initiative, and $1.75 billion
in Preschool Development Grants and Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge
grants, leading to hundreds of thousands more children having access to highqualify preschool across the country.

Reforming and Improving America's Schools: The Obama Administration's

Race to the Top program spurred systemic reforms, incentivizing states to adopt
college and career-ready standards for teaching and learning and to undertake
meaningful change across their public education systems. The $4 billion
competitive grant program served 22 million students in 18 states and Washington
D.C. - nearly half of all students in the country. Through the School Improvement
Grants program, the Administration has also invested over $7 billion to transform
America's lowest performing schools. These efforts helped contribute to a decline
in dropout rates, and over the last decade, dropout rates have been cut
dramatically for Latino and African American students, while the number of high
schools where fewer than six in ten students graduate on time has been cut by
more than 40 percent.

Connecting America's Oassrooms: Launched in 2013, the President's

ConnectED initiative set a goal of connecting 99 percent of students to high-speed
broadband by 2018; issued a call to action on the private sector and other
stakeholders to develop qualify, low-cost digital devices and content for teachers
and students; and increased investments in professional development for teachers

and school leaders so they can lead the transition to digital learning. Today,
students and teachers across the country are realizing the benefits of personalized,
digital learning; thousands of districts have taken steps to make their schools
"Future Ready," 20 million more students have gained access to high-speed
broadband in their classrooms, and millions of students in all 50 states are
leveraging new resources that support ConnectED, such as Open eBooks.

Spurring Innovation in Education: The Obama Administration has invested in

new efforts to develop, test, refine, and scale a new set of solutions to close
achievement gaps in America's public schools. By investing more than $1.3 billion
in nearly 160 projects, the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) has reached more than
two million students across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Projects
undergo rigorous evaluation and expand the knowledge base to enable educators
across the country to use a new set of strategies and solutions that will help
students make even greater progress in the years ahead. Last year, the bipartisan
Every Student Succeeds Act codified the new Education Innovation and Research
program as a successor to i3. The Obama Administration has also invested almost
$350 million in replicating high quality charter schools, serving predominantly lowincome students.

Redesigning America's High Schools: President Obama recognizes that we

must do more to engage, prepare, and inspire college and career-ready students,
and align high school learning to the experiences and opportunities that matter in
young people's lives. That is why in the President's 2013 State of the Union
address, he laid out a new vision for America's high schools, proposing funding to
scale-up innovative high school models and partnerships with colleges and
employers so that all students graduate better equipped for the demands of the
innovation economy. To build on this work the White House has hosted two
annual summits on Next Generation High Schools in 2015 and 2016, announcing
$375 million in private and public sector commitments and commitments from
states and school districts estimated to impact more than 600,000 students to
advance Next Generation High Schools.

Developing and Supporting Great Teachers and Leaders: The Obama

Administration's investments during the Great Recession saved and created an
estimated 400,000 jobs, mostly directly in education. The Administration has also
invested over $3.5 billion in competitive grant programs since 2009 to prepare,
develop, support and retain outstanding educators across America's urban and
rural schools -- through programs such as the School Leadership Program,
Supporting Effective Educator Development, Teacher Incentive Fund, Teacher
Quality Partnership and Transition to Teaching.

Promoting Excellence in STEM and Computer Science for All: America is .Q!1
track to meet President Obama' s goal of preparing 100,000 excellent STEM teachers
by 2021; 100,000 engineers are graduating yearly from American universities for
the first time; and states and cities across the country are answering the President's
call to ensure that all of America's students have the opportunity to learn computer
science in their schools. 31 states now count computer science classes toward their
high school graduation requirements, and a new computer science Advanced
Placement (AP) course has launched in more than 2,000 classrooms.

Making Historic Inveslments in Financial Aid: President Obama has doubled

investments in financial aid, increasing the maximum Pell Grant by over $1,000 and
establishing the American Opportunity Tax Credit to provide up to $10,000 in tax
credits to support higher education over four years. More than two million
additional students have received college assistance each year through the Pell
Grant over the course of the Obama Administration. A recent report by the
President's Council of Economic Advisers suggests that the Obama
Administration's increase in the average Pell Award between 2008-2009 and 20142015 will lead to an additional $20 billion in aggregate earnings, a nearly 2:1 return
on the investment

Making College More Affordable: The Department of Education recently

announced this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)available October 1 for the first time, three months earlier than the traditional
January 1 date-so that more students can access the historic investment in
financial aid and better information when they need it. About one million students
submitted their FAFSA applications within the first ten days since the launch of the
application, outpacing recent years. In addition, income-based repayment plans
like the President's "Pay as You Earn" (PAYE) plan cap monthly student loan
payments at as little as 10 percent of income, so that more borrowers can
successfully manage their student loans. About 5.3 million Direct Loan borrowers
have taken advantage of repayment options like the President's PAYE plan, up
from 700,000 in 2011.

Promoting College Success: The College Scorecard-which was announced by

the President in 2015-provides the clearest, most accessible, and most reliable
national data on cost, graduation rates, debt, and post-college earnings.
Organizations-like Google, College Board, and the Common Application - are
building the College Scorecard tool and data into their products in order to ensure
that students and families have the best information available at critical decisionmaking-periods. The College Scorecard data on college costs, graduation rates,
and earnings will be clearly featured in the hundreds of millions of
Google searches related to colleges and universities taking place in the U.S. each
year. Together with the earlier availability of the FAFSA, the College Scorecard

ensures that students and families have the best information available to choose a
good-value school. Because students and families can learn about their financial aid
eligibility within a few days of completing the FAFSA, they will have better
information to compare costs and student outcomes available on the Scorecard
when they are searching for and applying to schools. Next year, the FAFSA will
direct students to the College Scorecard, so that students will have immediate
access to the information they need to make their most consequential investment to
date- by weighing their personalized financial aid estimates against a school's
student outcomes, comparing schools, and considering the full scope of their
college options.

Making Community College Free for Hard-working Students: During his 2015
State of the Union, President Obama unveiled America's College Promise, a plan
that creates and strengthens partnerships to make two years of community college
free for responsible students, letting students earn the first half of a college degree
and skills needed in the workforce at no cost The President's proposal would also
support four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities and MinorityServing Institutions in providing students with up to two years of college at zero or
significantly reduced tuition. If all states participate, an estimated nine million
students could benefit A full-time community college student could save an
average of $3,800 in tuition per year. Since the President announced America's
College Promise, at least 36 free community college programs have launched in
states, cities and community colleges throughout the country. Together, these new
programs alone have added more than $150 million in new investments in
community colleges to serve 180,000 students. The number of free community
college programs across the country is expected to grow, with $100 million for
America's Promise Grants, the tuition-free dual enrollment pilot for 10,000
students, and resources like the America's College Promise Playbook

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Public High School 4-year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate

Public high school 4-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR), by race/ethnicity and selected
demographics for the United States, the 50 states, and the District of Columbia: School years 2010-11
throu~h 2014-15
2010-11
United States
Alabama
Alaska

2011-12
79
72
68
78
81
76
74
83
78
59
71
67
80

80
75
70
76
84
79
75
85
80
59
75
70
81

84
86
88
83

82
86
89
85

Ohio

71
84
83
83
74
77
75
81
82
86
62
86
83
63
77
78
86
80

72
85
84
85
76
78
75
84
84
88
63
86
86
70
77
80
87
81

Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Sou lh Carolina

68
83
77
74

68
84
77
75

Arizona
Arkansas

California
Colorado
Connecticut

Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas

Kentuckv
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississinni

Missouri
Montana

Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota

2012-13
2013-14
81.4
82.3
86.3
80
71.8
71.1
75.1
75.7
86.9
84.9
80.4
81
76.9
77.3
85.5
87
80.4
87
62.3
61.4
75.6
76.1
71.7
72.5
82.4
81.8
77.3
83.2
86
87
87.9
89.7
90.5
85.7
85.7
86.1
87.5
73.5
74.6
86.4
86.5
85
86.4
85
86.1
78.6
77
79.8
81.2
75.5
77.6
85.7
87.3
84.4
85.4
88.5
89.7
70.7
70
87.3
88.1
87.5
88.6
70.3
68.5
76.8
77.8
82.5
83.9
87.5
87.2
82.2
81.8
84.8
82.7
68.7
72
85.5
85.3
79.7
80.8
77.6
80.1

2014-15
83.2
89.3
75.6
77.4
84.9
82.0
77.3
87.2
85.6
68.5
77.9
78.8
81.6
78.9
85.6
87.1
90.8
85.7
88.0
77.5
87.5
87.0
87.3
79.8
81.9
75.4
87.8
86.0
88.9
71.3
88.1
89.7
68.6
79.2
85.6
86.6
80.7
82.5
73.8
84.8
83.2
80.3

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South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas

Utah
Vermont
Virginia

Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin

83
86
86
76
87
82
76
78
87
80

83
87
88
80
88
83
77

79
88
79

82.7
86.3
88
83
86.6
845
76.4
81.4
88

82.7
872
88.3
83.9
87.8
85.3
78.2
84.5
88.6
78.6

83.9
87.9
89.0
84.8
87.7
85.7
78.2
86.5
88.4
79.3

Wvoming
77
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NOTE: The 4-year ACGR is the number of students who graduate in 4 years with a regular high school
diploma divided by lhe number of students who form the adjusted cohort for the graduating class. From
the beginning of 9th grade (or the earliest high school grade), students who are entering that grade for
the first time form a cohort that is "adjusted" by adding any students who subsequently transfer into the
cohort and subtracting any students who subsequently transfer out, emigrate to another country, or die.

To protect the confidentiality of individual student data, ACGRs are shown at varying levels of precision
depending on the size of the cohort population for each category cell. There are some differences in how
states implemented the requirements for the ACGR, leading to the potential for differences across states
in how the rates are calculated. This is particularly applicable to the population of children with
disabilities.
SOURCES: US. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics; EDFacts, Four-year
adjusted cohort graduation rate data, 2010-11 through 2014-15. 2010-11 and 2011-12 data were retrieved
from: http://nces.ed.gov/ ccd/tables/ ACGR_2010-ll_to_2012-13.asp; 2012-13 data were retrieved from:
http://nces.ed.gov/ ccd/ tables/ ACGR_RE_and_characleristics_2012-13.asp; 2013-14 data were retrieved
from:http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/tables/ ACGR_RE_and_characleristics_2013-14.asp; and 2014-15 data were
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While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from sluinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to Jong-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the
news.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, a weekend ago as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first tl1ree quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Monday, October 17, 2016 2:49:28 PM
Bob Levy <rlevy@oakmark.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the
news.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016100 7/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpayingjobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20!6/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9! 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, a weekend ago as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Monday, October 17, 2016 3:05:27 PM
Peter Orszag <peter.orszag@lazard.com>
Zach Kelly
health care fs v3 .doc

Peter - Thank you again. Here are the Health care reforms. Let me know if you want me to talk you through.
Thanks,
Rahm

FACT SHEET: KEEPING HEAL TH CARE COSTS FLAT SINCE 2011

Since taking office in 2011, the Emanuel Administration has implemented a series of
reforms and made tough decisions that have succeeded in keeping the City's health care
costs flat over the past five years. This accomplishment has taken place as health care costs
for public and private employers have risen by 25% across the country. The Mayor's
reforms have not only held the line on health care costs, they have also shifted the focus of
the City's health insurance on prevention and best practices.
As the chart below illustrates, the City of Chicago's expenditures on health care have
remained roughly flat since 2011.
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This achievement was driven by several important reforms that have saved taxpayer
dollars and emphasized preventative care:

Retiree health care: The City changed how it covers the cost of retiree health care. Over the
past three years, the City has been phasing out subsidized healthcare coverage for those
who retired on or after August 23, 1989. City retirees who retired from the City prior to
August 23, 1989 will continue in a City plan with the City's support ofup to 55% of the cost
of the plan. The City is providing options to the retirees who retired from the City after the
August 23, 1989 date. These options include Medicare and non-Medicare plans that are
sponsored by the City but are not subsidized by the City. In addition, the City is providing
resources to retirees to assist them in transitioning onto the public health care exchanges
made possible by the Affordable Care Act or other private insurance plans, if the retirees do
not select the City sponsored plan.

As part of its most recent collective bargaining agreements with police and firefighters,
those who retire at age 55 will pay 2 percent of their annuity toward their health care costs
until age 60. This new premium payment began in 2016 for two public safety unions and
will begin in 2017 for the remaining unions. Previously, these retirees had no premium
associated with their retiree health care.
Overall, these reforms to retiree health care will save $100 million annually.

Implementing an EmplQyee Wellness Plan: The City and its labor partners agreed to
establish a wellness program that emphasizes early screenings, preventative care, and
disease management. The program also provides coaching and care management for
employees to encourage healthy habits and proper treatment of diseases and other
conditions.

Co-payment Restructuring: Plan design changes such as the introduction of physician and
specialist co-payments allowed members to see the doctor without meeting the deductible,
in most cases. The redesign encourages the appropriate use of primary care physicians
when they are needed rather than waiting until more expensive types of care are needed.
Laborato,y Services: lncent members to use independent labs for laboratory services and
free-standing radiology centers for MR!s, CAT scans and PET scans. As hospitals typically
charge significantly more than the cost of an independent lab or free-standing radiology
center, this helps mitigate increases in costs.

Nested Network: In 2015 the City partnered with labor to introduce a nested network in
the PPO plan, basically a three tier PPO that encourages employees to access less costly
treatment. Employees are provided incentives to use provides with track records of
keeping costs under control through lower deductibles, out of pocket limits and office visit
copayments for primary care and specialists.
Prescription Drug Reform: To promote efficient use of prescription medication and
specialty drug management, employees are encouraged to use generic prescriptions in the
therapeutic class. The City does not provide coverage from certain brands when other
options are available in a therapeutic class.
Maternit;y Manq,gement Prq,gram: The City launched a program that provides early
identification of potential risk factors and helps expectant mothers take measures to
ensure a healthy delivery and a healthy baby. Employees are offered a $100 incentive for
successfully completing the program.

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Monday, October 17, 2016 9:30:08 PM
Jeffrey Immel! <jri.immelt@ge.com>

While the whole city celebrates the Cubs moving on to the NLCS round of the playoffs, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out or Chicago recenlly.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. Th.is is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength or our economy and lauded our work lo address decades or financial
mist11llllagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://W\\W.chlcagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. Th.is was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves or this new store, we brought healthy and nulrilious food lo a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/I0/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago \\ill soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achlevements
by CPS sludenls, this year more than 80 percent or schools in the district were rated in one of the lop 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence or the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, a week ago as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from
2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Monday, October 17, 2016 9:37:43 PM
Joe Mansueto <joe.mansueto@morningstar.com>

When you get a free moment wanted to catch up on the library board and
see if it interest you.
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Friday, October 21, 2016 2:43:54 PM
Charlie Jones <cjones@c3presents.com>
Re:

Great. Thanks
On Friday, October 21, 2016, Charlie Jones <cjones@c3presents.com <mailto:cjones@c3presents.com> >
wrote:
rve set a Country Meeting with Brian O'Connell from CountryNation and Joe Deal for next steps there. As far
as Hip Hop, rve circulated a potential deal to Kayne's Manager/ Kayne. Kayne can be a lose cannon so I'm
requiring him to sing before taking next steps with Alderman and CPD.
I will update you throughout next week. Ok?
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> On Oct 21, 2016, at 9:31 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com <javascript:;> > wrote:
>
> Any update on country or hip hop?

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Sunday, October 23, 2016 6:57 PM
davld spielfogel
Re: Riverwalk

Totally agree changes the city

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On Oct 23, 2016, at 1:55 PM, david spielfogel
Absolutely incredible.

> wrote:

paul levy
Monday, October 24, 2016 2:47 AM
Rahm Emanuel
Fw: Bail in Cook County additional info

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Lawyers asked me if you or Patton would meet to discuss this?

paul
PS if you get a extra ticket for WS please think of me

From: paul levy

To: Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: Bail in Cook County additional info
The suit is against judges and possibly Sheriff as custodian, but County will not be sued.
The other lawyers are the McArthur Justice Center (at Northwestern U) and Civil Rights Corps (Dq,. The issue is simply
that it is unconstitutional to detain bail eligible persons pending trial solely because they cannot afford to post bail. The
DOJ agrees with this position.
Also the savings to taxpayers of changing the system would be tens of millions of dollars each year.
paul

From: Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>

To: paul levy <
>
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Bail in Cook County
Let me think about this for one second. Fraught with a host of political challenges
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 25, 2016, at 9:03 AM, paul levy

> wrote:

Matt Piers (former deputy corp counsel to Harold Washington) and several others lawyers plan to
sue Tim Evans and Cook County in attempt to proof the current cash bail system for non violent
crimes is unconstitutional. They believe there are alternatives to bail such as monitering, calling in,
family guarantee etc.
They claim it is hard to change the system because the judges are fearful of not setting a high bail in
the event charged person commits a crime when out on bail.

They would like to meet with you or Steve Patton before they file. Would this be fit into your
policing and crime strategy?

paul

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Monday, October 24, 2016 6:52 PM
Rahm Emanuel
Steven Koch
Re: Black stone

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We met with Tebbe a few weeks ago. Will get an update.

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On Oct 24, 2016, at 8:24 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

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From: "Howard Tullman" <h@l871.com>

Date: October 24, 2016 at 9:14:27 AM EDT
To: "'Rahm Emanuel'" <mayor re@rahmemail.com>
Subject: RE: Black stone
Blackstone wants to give a city (Chicago is their first choice) $5 million bucks to
develop strategies and programs to spread the good stuff going on at 1871 (as
an example and, of course, that's why they picked Chicago) into the
neighborhoods so the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation benefits more
than just the downtown. I proposed to them that 1871 will build A digital
content library of all the speakers and things that go on here (1000 EVENTS A
YEAR) which can then be shared with the 220 libraries that have video and all the
schools, etc. as part of a curriculum on entrepreneurship that the kids in high
school will actually care about.
i feel like our two meetings with them went well since we have built the best one
of these in the world and that's what they want to support and then copy and
spread elsewhere throughout the country, but it seems like there are now a lot
of other people in the process (who know very little about what it takes to build
an entire ecosystem) and I have heard nothing for a while. Tebbe just finally
responded to me and said he hopes something will happen in November. I would
suggest asking Koch if he has a better idea of where things stand.
Just trying to reel this in for the city and us.
---Original Message--From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor re@rahmemail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 7:44 AM
To: Howard Tullman <h@1871.com>
Subject: Re: Black stone

Remind me what this is

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> On Oct 24, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Howard Tullman <h@1871.com> wrote:

>
> Mark - just following up on this note to you from last week. Any news on the
Blackstone project and where things stand? It would be helpful to get an update.

>
> Howard A. TULLMAN
>CEO
> 1871/CEC - CHICAGOLAND Entrepreneurial Center Suite 1212. The
> Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL 60654
> 312-300-4674 (office)
> 312-262-5700 (G2 office)

>
On Oct 20, 2016, at 5:47 AM, Howard Tu IIman <h@1871.com> wrote:
>>
Can you give us an update on the Blackstone discussions and status? I know
they wanted 1871 to be an active participant and I want to be sure we are doing
what we can to get the funding for the project. Thanks.

>>
Howard A. TULLMAN
CEO
1871/CEC - CHICAGOLAND Entrepreneurial Center Suite 1212. The
Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL 60654
312-300-4674 (office)
312-262-5700 (G2 office)

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Monday, October 24, 2016 10:55 PM
Michael Sacks
Re: follow up.

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Good
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On Oct 24, 2016, at 5:54 PM, Michael Sacks <mjs@gcmlp.com> wrote:

On Oct 24, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
What is this
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 24, 2016, at 5:36 PM, Michael Sacks <mjs@gcmlp.com> wrote:
FYI. Kelly looped too.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Sacks <mjs@gcmlp.com>
Date: October 24, 2016 at 5:22: 18 PM CDT

To: "Polsky, Michael" <MPolsky@invenergyllc.com>

Subject: Re: follow up.

Planning Commissioner David Reifman expecting your

call. Will arrange a meeting with you and park District
Commissioner Mike Kelly and they will work with you and
are appreciative. David Reifman number is 312
On Oct 24, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Polsky, Michael
<MPolsky@invenergyllc.com> wrote:
Michael, do you have any updates? I would like to
keep moving on this.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Michael
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Fwd: Homes for New Cops in Neighborhoods
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Can we lose our home loan program

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From: David Doig <dd.o.ig@.c.nigr_QJJP.,org>
Date: October 3, 2016 at 10:04:37 AM CDT

To: Rahm Emanuel <mfil'.or r~rahmemail.com>, "Zopp, Andrea"

<Andrea.Zqpp_@sitvofchicago.org>
Subject: Homes for New Cops in Neighborhoods
Mayor Emanuel and Deputy Mayor Zepp,
I think it's terrific that you are hiring 1000 new police officers. These new recruits will bring energy,
enthusiasm, and new ideas to the police force.
Here's an idea. As part of the new hiring of these police officers how about offering a program to incent
the new officers to live in areas where there presence is most needed. The new police officers must live in
the City as part of the residency requirements and many are probably young and would be eligible first
time homebuyers.
Idea

Take 300 city-owned vacant lots in Englewood, Roseland, Auburn Gresham, Lawndale, East and
West Garfield Park and Austin and build 300 new homes for the new police officers. SO new homes
in each of the six neighborhoods.
Challenge real estate developers (for-profit and not-for-profit) to build the new homes for
$120,000 per unit. The City will contribute the land for $1.
Build into the 2017 Budget a $15MM fund that will subsidize the 300 new police homes with
$50,000 unit. The City could use CDBG Funds, TIF, Property Sale Funds, or HOME Funds to finance
this initiative. This will allow the new homes to sell for $70,000. So the new officers are getting a
$120,000 home for $70,000.
The City takes a second mortgage for $50,000 on the property for 10 years. If the new police
officer stays In the home for 10 years, the $50,000 second mortgage is forgiven. If they sell or refl
in the 10 year period, it is paid back pro rata.
Cluster the city-owned land in groupings of 10-15 units so you can achieve building efficiencies
and the police can live In proximity to other police rather than scattered throughout the
neighborhood. Build in areas where there is already Oty of Chicago investment, like the Whole
Foods In Englewood.

Benefits to City

New police officers live in high crime areas providing stability and improving safety;

Improves relationship with the community because the police are living as neighbors not just as
cops;

Puts vacant city-owned properties back on the tax rolls;

Increase investment in neighborhoods and jump starts other investment In the community.
Add population to neighborhoods that have lost thousands of resident in the past decades .

Thanks,
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RatingsDirect_Analysis_l 732676_Oct-07-2016 _12_10 (2).pdf

Here is the upgrade from S&P.

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Chicago, Illinois; General Obligation

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Outlook.Revised

Rationale
S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook to stable on Chicago, lli.'s outstanding GO debt and GO limited tax certificates.
The outlook revision reflects the Chicago city council's recent approval of a new water/sewer tax, which supports
larger contnbutlons into its municipal employees' pension plan; larger contributions to the plan are permanent This
plan has an $18.6 billion net pension liability and 20% funded; in our view, It is one of the weakest-funded in the
nation. The city's contributions. funded in part by the new water-sewer tax, gradually increase by fixed amounts over a
five-year period before moving to an annual contribution that will grow to put the fund on track to 90% funding in 40
years. In our view, this measure temporarily forestalls immediate credit deterioration by providing short-term stability
and predictability to the city's budget over the five year ramp. We also recognize, however, that this measure falls short
of providing long-term stability to the plan because it currently does not identify how larger contributions in and
beyond 2022 will be accommodated, and that in absence of additional measures to ensure the affordability of the
contnbutions and the sustalnability of the plan, credit stability could be short-lived.
At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB+' rating on Chicago's outstanding GO debt and its 'BBB' rating

on the city's series 1997 GO limited tax building acquisition certificates. Chicago's GO bonds are secured by a pledge
of the city's full faith credit and resources, as well as ad valorern property taxes without limitation as to rate or amount
The certificates are payable from legally available funds, and are not secured by a debt service levy.
The revenues generated by the new tax on water-sewer bills, together with increased contnbutlons from new hires,
and supplemented by corporate fund and other enterprise fund contnbutions, will be transferred to the general fund to
cover the planned increased contnbutions to the city's municipal pension plan over the next five years until It reaches
and ls able to sustain its statutorily required contnbutions. The tax, which wili initially be set at $0.59 cents per 1,000
gallons for 2017 and increase thereafter to $2.51 per 1,000 gallons over the five-year period, wili be imposed city-wide
and will reach a variety of users-including non-metered properties, which we view as a large and diverse tax base.
Given our view of the credit quality of the water and sewer enterprise systems, which we rate (see our reports dated
April 26, 2016, and Oct. 12, 2015), we consider there to be minimal risk that transfers to the general fund would not be
made on a timely basis.
The city is also pursuing legislative backing for a revision to the section of the state pension code that pertains to its
municipal employees' and laborers' plans during the fall veto session, which occurs in November. Should the city be
successful in achieving these legislative changes, it will result in an amendment to the respective pension statutes to
reflect the goal of a five-year ramp up to annual contnbutions structured to achieve 90% funding in 40 years (or, 2057);

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this is similar to what is already in the statutes for the police and fire plans (90% funded by 2055), which we believe
could bode well for their prospects for approval by the legislature. Additionally, the city plans to manage future
liabilities through a new package of pension benefits for employees hired after Jan. 1, 2017. The new hires will
contnbute 11.5% of their compensation to the laborers and municipal pension plans, and their pension benefits do not
have cost ofliving adjustments.
Over the Jong term we expect:
The city to carry through on reaching full statutory funding of all pensions by 2022, with those contributions
matched by predictably-performing revenues;
The city to be proactive during its five year ramp up period in finding additional solutions above and beyond what is
currently identified for its pension plans to ensure the Jong term sustainability of its pension systems and the
affordability of its contributions;
An end to the city's practice of"scoop and toss" debt management by 2019; and
The city's continued progress toward a sustainably balanced budget that is supported by elected officials.

In our view, the city's progress on these items could be impeded by poor market returns in the pension plans, which
could put additional future pressure on the various identified revenues above and beyond current expectations.
Because the city's contributions over the five year ramp up are fixed; poor market returns could place additional
pension funding pressure on the city when it transitions out of its five year ramp up and cause a larger than expected
uptick in the pension contributions starting in budget year 2022. While this uptick is outside our outlook horizon, we
believe anticipatory action on the city's part would have a positive impact on managing future increases in its pension
contributions.
While the impact to the city's economy caused by the proposed change in its trudng structure remains to be seen, we
currently believe the city's strong, deep, and diverse economic base is capable of supporting the revenues needed to
meet its pension contributions.
The 'BBB+' rating reflects our view of the city's general creditworthiness, including its:
Strong economy, with access to a broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area (MSA);
Weak management, despite "good" financial policies and practices under our financial management assessment
(FMA) methodology;
Very weak budgetary performance, with operating results that we expect could deteriorate in the near term relative
to fiscal 2015, which closed with an operating surplus in the general fund, but an operating deficit at the total
governmental fund level after adjusting expenses to reflect the effect of bond refinancing as well as actuarially
determined pension expenses;
Strong budgetary flexibility, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2015 of 24% of operating expenditures, but
limited capacity to reduce expenditures;
Very strong liquidity, with total government available cash at 20.8% of total governmental fund expenditures and
1.7x governmental debt service, and access to external liquidity we consider strong;
Very weak debt and contingent liability position, with debt service carrying charges at 11.9% of expenditures and
net direct debt that is 159.0% of total governmental fund revenue, as well as a large pension and other
postemployment benefit (OPEB) obligation and the lack of a plan to sufficiently address the obligation; and
Weak institutional framework score.

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Strong economy
We consider Chicago's economy strong. The city, with an estimated population of 2.7 million, is located in Cook
County in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA, which we consider to be broad and diverse. The city has a
projected per capita effective buying income of 97.9% of the national level and per capita market value of $86,904.
Overall, the city's market value grew by 14.4% over the past year to $236.7 billion. The county unemployment rate
was 6.1% in 2015.
Chicago's employment opportunities span all the major industries. The city is home to the headquarters of several
large corporations, has a large tourism base, and is a transportation hub.
Equalized assessed value (EAV) peaked at $84. 7 billion in levy year 2009, and fell every year to $62.4 billion by levy
year 2013, reflecting a continued decline in home prices. This trend may have finally turned around in levy year 2014,
with a 4.1 % year-over-year increase to $64.9 billion. This was followed by a 9.3% year-over-year increase to $71 billion
for levy year 2015. At least part of the increase in levy year 2015 is attributed to the triennial reassessment.
In terms of new development, the city announced a Chinese commercial property firm plans to build a $900 million
skyscraper that will consist of about 400 residential units, a 200-room hotel, and 9,000 square feet of retail space; the
project broke ground in August. Additionally, an announcement was made that the estimated $500 million Obama
Presidential Library will be built on the city's south side.
The employment base is steady. Several corporations have announced plans to move into the city; most recent is
McDonald's announcement that it is moving its headquarters and 2,000 employees. This follows other recent
announcements such as Kraft Heinz, Motorola Solutions, and ConAgra

Weak management
We view the city's management as weak, despite "good" financial policies and practices under our FMA methodology,
indicating financial practices exist in most areas, but that governance officials might not formalize or monitor all of
them on a regular basis.
The management factor score was weakened given debt service carrying charges and actuarially determined pension
and OPEB contributions are over 40% of adjusted total governmental fund expenditures and likely to continue rising.
Given the status of the funded ratios of the city's pension plans, we anticipate that it will take some time for Chicago's
fJXed charges to subside.
When constructing the budget, assumptions rest on internal and external sources of information. Management
provides quarterly budget to actual reports to the city council, albeit with a lag in the timing of the availability of
information, and the city can amend the budget during the year. The city produces and annually updates its long-term
financial and capital plans. It has formal investment and debt management policies. To support its reserves, the city
has adopted ordinances that limit the use of nongeneral fund reserves for budget-balancing purposes, and the mayor
has issued directives that add portions of future surpluses to reserves.

Very weak budgetary performance

Chicago's budgetary performance is adequate in our opinion. The city had surplus operating results in the general fund
of 2.2% of expenditures, but a deficit resuit across all governmental funds of negative 12.8% in fiscal 2015, in part due

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to the implementation of GASB 68. Our assessment accounts for the fact that we expect budgetary results could
deteriorate somewhat from 2015 results in the near term. We adjusted total governmental fund expenses to reflect the
effect of bond refinancing as well as pension expenses, net of the enterprise funds share, at the actuarially determined
pension contribution level. We believe these adjustments more accurately represent the city's ongoing structural
budgetary performance.
Chicago is gradually making progress in addressing its budgetary challenges, but we feel some aspects remain
significant: there are forecasted budget gaps to close and growing pension contributions to fund. The city's continued
reliance until 2019 on "scoop and toss," which delays debt payments and increases interest costs, adds to our view that
the city's budget remains unbalanced and structural deterioration is likely without continued deliberate and determined
responses from the city.
The city's forecast indicates the general fund budget gap for 2017 is narrowed to $137 million, or 3.8%, the smallest
budget gap faced by the city during the past nine years. Positive economic trends and efforts to find efficiencies in the
budget have helped narrow the budget gap. The city, in its financial forecast, indicated a goal to narrow the 2017 gap
further, mainly through expenditure actions, as it prepares its budget. Its forecast for budget year 2018 and 2019 shows
widening gaps of$233 million and $324 million, respectively, in the base-case scenario; even in the positive case, the
city forecasts budget gaps it must close.
The mayor's fiscal 2017 recommended budget is set to be released on October 11, 2016. Recently the city announced
plans to add nearly 1,000 police officers over the next two years, beginning with the 2017 budget. We expect the city
will structurally accommodate the added expense of the new hires in its upcoming budget, without sacrificing reserves
or relying on other one-time budget actions, and without widening the initial budget gap.
Fiscal 2016 general fund revenues and expenditures are overall showing positive variances to date. The 2016 budget
included the largest property tax rate increase in the city's recent history, when taxes were increased by more than
$544 million over four years to fund additional payments on city's police and fire pension obligations. The general fund
budget had no reliance on reserves, and it included a $5 million increase to the operating liquidity fund, which is part
of the service concession and reserve fund in the audit.
Positive budget variances also contributed to the city's $74.6 million general fund surplus, on a GAAP basis, in fiscal
2015. General fund revenues consist of an array of sources, but do not include property taxes. Historically, the city
relies on property tax revenues mainly to cover debt service and pensions, both of which are funded outside the
general fund budget. The leading source of general fund revenue is utility taxes, which were $438 million or 13% of
total general fund revenues, followed by transaction tax (12%}, fines (11%), and state sales tax (10%). Public safety
expenses account for 60% of general fund expenditures.
The city has taken the first crucial steps ofidentifying revenues to support its four pension plans during the five year
ramp up period. Overall, the goal for each of the pension plans is to reach 90% funding in 40 years, and the assumed
rate of return is 7.5%. The city has mapped out its pension contributions for the next five years, and officials plan to
raise property taxes, water/sewer tax revenues, and other identified sources over the five-year period to meet these
future contributions. In our view, the city's current and recent actions of raising revenues for its four pension plans are

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the first step. However, funded levels are projected to decline during the ramp up period based on contributions that
are lower than actuarially recommended. We believe additional action will be required from the city to provide
long-term sustainability to its retirement contributions and to address likely increases in contributions immediately
following the five-year ramp up period, especially given lower than expected returns in fiscal 2016 and a 7.5% assumed
rate of return that the plan has not met over the past ten years. Additional contributions would be required to the
extent that actual experience and perlormance deviates from the city's assumptions. If the rates of return are lowered
in favor of more conservative measures, it would also lead to a higher liability, and also lead to increased annual
contributions under the statutory formula, We believe there could be additional pressure on the currently-identified
revenues due to this situation.
For the city's budgetary perlormance to improve, we expect the city to:
Continue closing forecasted future budget gaps with sound fiscal management and shed the practice of relying on
debt to cover settlements and other budget items;
Manage public safety expenditures and personnel-related expenditures; and
Address its fixed charges from debt and pensions in a sustainable way without the reliance on one-time resources.

Strong budgetary flexibility

Chicago's budgetary flexibility is strong, in our view, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2015 of 24% of operating
expenditures, or $812.7 million. The available fund balance includes $191.4 million (5.6% of expenditures) in the
general fund and $621.3 million (18% of expenditures) that is outside the general fund but legally available for
operations. Over the past three years, the total available fund balance has remained at a consistent level overall,
totaling 23% of expenditures in 2014 and 24% in 2013. Negatively affecting budgetary fle,ability, in our view, is
Chicago's limited capacity to reduce its expenditures.
To meet its ongoing pension obligations, the city may be met with resistance to maintain or raise its levels of taxation
beyond fiscal 2016. The city substantially raised property taxes, with a multi-year tax increase beginning in budget
year 2016, recently increased the E911 tax to fund laborers' plan contributions, and announced water/sewer tax
revenues to fund its municipal pension plan contributions. Although the city has taxing flexibility owing to its
home-rule status, it has not historically availed itself of that flexibility in a significant way until it adopted the fiscal
2015 budget. As we evaluate the city's budgetary flexibility and its revenue-raising capability on an ongoing basis, it
will be with an awareness of the tax increases occurring at other agencies, such as Chicago Public Schools and Cook
County, to address their pension contributions.
In our view, the city is faced with a limited capacity to cut its spending, given that 60% of its general fund expenses are
for public safety.
The city has adopted ordinances that discourage spending down reserves that are held outside the general fund,
specifically the $500 million of reserves in the long-term Skyway fund. This indicates to us that the Skyway reserves,
specifically, will not be drawn down in the foreseeable future. The city budgeted to add $5 million annually to the
service concession and reserve funds in budget years 2014, 2015, and 2016. The city's forecast for fiscal 2017 shows a
$137 million budget gap, which the city has indicated it plans to close by the time it adopts its 2017 budget. Given the
city's positive budget variances to date in 2016, we expect budget flexibility to remain strong through the end of the

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fiscal year.
To maintain its strong budgetary flexibility, we expect the city to overcome any exposure, if it arises, to political
resistance to the new taxing structure in upcoming budgets, to avert setbacks to the plans it has made to date.
Additionaliy, we expect the city will close its forecasted budget gaps without material reliance on reserves.

Very strong liquidity

In our opinion, Chicago's liquidity is very strong, with total government available cash at 20.8% of total governmental
fund expenditures and 1.7x governmental debt service in 2015. ln our view, the city has strong access to external
liquidity if necessary.
We note that the city's cost of capital is higher at the given rating level, but because of its history of accessing the
market in a variety of ways, we still view its access as strong.
Chicago has short-term financing in place that a!iows it to manage its liquidity needs. The city has an up to $900
million revolving line of credit from JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Bank of China, Chicago Branch and
BMO Harris Bank, N.A. with $7.2 million currently outstanding.
The city's restricted and unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and investments primarily consist of U.S. agencies,
certificates of deposit, and other short-term instruments.

Very weak debt and contingent liability profile

In our view, Chicago's debt and contingent liability proftle is very weak. Total governmental fund debt service is 11.9%
of total governmental fund expenditures, and net direct debt is 159.0% of total governmental fund revenue.
We adjusted the city's debt service expense to reflect the impact of bond refunding.
Chicago has demonstrated active fmancial management with respect to its debt portfolio that lessened its exposure to
payment provisions. Chicago recently converted all of its GO, sales tax, and water and wastewater variable rate debt to
fIXed rate, and terminated associated swaps to eliminate its exposure to contingent liabilities and payment provisions.
However, in our view, the city's practice of restructuring its debt for budgetary relief, and to cover interest payments,
settlements, and judgments, weakens its debt measures.
The city plans to issue additional GO and other tax-secured debt in the medium term. The city plans a $1.275 billion
bond issue for late calendar 2016; in this issuance is the city's last "scoop and toss" debt restructuring which covers the
amounts needed for the next three years. About $625 million will fund capital and equipment, settlements, and
judgments. The remainder is for bond refunding.
In our opinion, a credit weakness is Chicago's large pension and OPEB obligation. Chicago's combined required
pension and actual OPEB contributions totaled 31.6% of total governmental fund expenditures in 2015. Of that
amount, 29. 7% represented required contributions to pension obligations, and 1.9% represented OPEB payments. The
city made 52% of its armual required pension contribution in 2015. The funded ratio of the largest pension plan is 20%.
The city is addressing its pension obligations for a1i four of its plans. The city provides OPEBs to a limited number of
eligible retirees and is currently in the process of phasing the benefit out entirely, though that too has been the subject

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oflegal challenge that may continue.

To fund the four pension plans to 90% in 40 years, the city has identified three significant revenue sources to fund its
contributions: property texes for the police and fire pension plans, E91 I revenues for the laborers' plan, and
water/sewer texes for the municipal plan. For each plan, the contributions will ramp up over a five-year period until
reaching the statutorily required amount in the sixth year.
The city's next step is to get the funding benefit reform plan for the laborers' and municipal employees' plans to the
state legislature at the fall session, which occurs in November. The city seeks to amend the respective pension statutes
to reflect the funding goals. Furthermore, the city is unable to change pension benefits for its existing employees due to
state constitutional constraints, but to manage future liabilities, employees hired after Jan. I, 2017 will contribute
11.5% of their compensation to the laborers and municipal pension plans, and their pension benefits do not have cost
ofliving adjustments.
Chicago has adopted updated reporting standards in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Statement 67 and 68. The funded ratio, which we estimate as the plan fiduciary net position as a percent of the total
pension liability, is low for each of the four plans. The funded status of each of the plans, as of the Dec. 3 I, 2015
actuarial valuation date, are as follows:

The municipal employees' plan: 20% funded, with an $18.6 billion net pension liability;
The laborers' plan: 33% funded, with a $2.5 billion net pension liability;
The police officers' plan: 25% funded, with a $9 billion net pension liability; and
The firefighters' plan: 22% funded, with a $3.8 billion net pension liability.

The city's statutory funding plan for each of the various plans is to reach a 90% funded ratio in 40 years, and the
current assumed rate of return is 7.5%. We anticipate that the measures adopted by the city to this point will likely
allow it to meet its contnbutions during the five-year ramp up period. However, there remains risk that the
assumptions, particularly with regards to investment returns, couid be optimistic and couid lead to future budget gaps;
the funding levels of its plans would weaken further during the ramp up period before potentially improving. We would
expect the city to monitor the performance of the pension plans and intervene with additional solutions over the
course of the five-year ramp up and beyond.
Based on GASB accounting. the municipal employees' pension plan is 20% funded and absent significant additional
contributions, the plan's fiduciary net position will not be available to make all projected future benefit payments to
current plan members beyond 2023. The $18.6 billion net pension liability is estimated using a blended discount rate of
3.73%. The laborers' plan is 33% funded; the plan's fiduciary net position will not be available to make all projected
future benefit payments to current plan members beyond 2027. The $2.5 billion liability is estimated using a discount
rate of 4.04%. The policemen's and firemen's plans have higher current discount rates of 7.15% and 7.16%,
respectively, and their net position and future contributions are sufficient to finance future benefit payments through
2063 and 2061.

Weak institutional framework

The institutional framework score for Chicago is weak.

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Outlook
The outlook is stable, and it reflects our belief that the city is gradually moving in the right direction toward stabilizing
its budget and its pension plan contributions. We believe the city council's approval of the new tax, coupled with
adjustments to benefits offered to new hires, are are tangible steps that forestall credit deterioration in the near term.
However, in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of its pension contributions and continued credit stability, we
believe that the city will need to identify additional measures to address its mounting pension contnbutions within the
next two years. Furthermore, our outlook is predicated on continued progress toward the elimination of the city's
structural budgetary imbalance.

Downside scenario
We could lower the rating if the measures taken to date by the city prove insufficient to achieve structurally balanced
budgets in the next two years, or if the city's budgetary performance is compromised by issues such as unplanned
upticks in pension contnbutions, public safety expenses, or other types of negative budget variances that create further
gaps in the city's current structural budgetary imbalance. If budgetary performance pressures persist or worsen in such
a way that we believe the city's budgetary OeXJbility is compromised, such as if the city were to dip into its Skyway
fund reserve to bridge budget gaps or for one-time items we could lower our rating. Additionally, a lowered rating
could result if other reserves are tapped, and we believe the prospects for replenishing reserves in a timely manner are
remote. We could also lower the rating if the city fails to identify and execute on a timely basis additional steps to
ensure the sustainability of its pension contnbutions.

Upside scenario
In addition to the pressure of funding pensions, there are other aspects of the city's structural imbalance that bear
correcting. such as the city's approach to debt as a source of budgetary relief, the high fixed charges stemming from its
high liabilities, and progress on strengthening its pension plans. We do not anticipate these will be eliminated over the
two-year outlook horizon. but if the city made significant progress in eliminating these issues, it could have positive
credit implications.

Related Research
S&P Public Finance Local GO Criteria: How We Adjust Data For Analytic Consistency, Sept 12, 2013
Incorporating GASB 67 And 68: Evaluating Pension/OPEB Obligations Under Standard & Poor's U.S. Local
Government GO Criteria, Sept 2, 2015
2015 Update Of Institutional Framework For U.S. Local Governments

Chicago GO
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Unenhanctd Rating

BBB+(SPUR)/Stable

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Chicago GO (FGIC) (MBIA) (Natlonal)

Unenhanced Rat/11g

BBB+(SPUR)/Stable

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BBB+(SPUR)/Stable

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Unenhanced Rating
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Many I.a.rues are enhanced by bond Insurance.

Certain tenns used in this report, particularly certain adjectives used to express our view on rating relevant factors,
have specific meanings ascnbed to them in our criteria, and should therefore be read in conjunction with such criteria.
Please see Ratings Criteria at www.standardandpoors.com for further information. Complete ratings information is
avallable to subscnbers of RatingsDirect at www.globalcreditportal.com. All ratings affected by this rating action can
be found on the S&P Global Ratings' public website at www.standardandpoors.com. Use the Ratings search box
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Friday, October 7, 2016 8:45:56 PM
Mayor Private <Mayor.Private@london.gov.uk>
Re:

Sadiq,
Thanks for your response and agree we need to have our teams flush out this concept. I suggest we have our
deputy Mayors coordinate with the global affairs council in our respective cities to draft a plan for this meeting
of mayors, and we can review.
If this sounds reasonable, my Deputy Mayor Steve Koch, is the best contact (Steven.Koch@cityofchicago.org

<mailto:Steven.Koch@cityofchicago.org> or 312-744-6280 <tel:312-744-6280> ). He will coordinate with Ivo

Daalder with the Chicago Council of Global Affairs.
Look forward to seeing you in 2017.
Best,
Rahm

On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:03 AM, Mayor Private <Mayor.Private@london.gov.uk

<mailto:Mayor.Private@london.gov.uk> > wrote:
Dear Rahm

Thanks for your message - apologies for the delay in responding. Thank you again for giving me so much of
your time in Chicago - it was a great experience.

Your idea around a forum on urban waterway redevelopment sounds very interesting, but I think we need to
investigate more fully before planning an international event. Can I suggest that the best way of moving this
forward would be for me to ask my Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe (Jules looks after Planning, Regeneration and
Skills) to talk with whoever is most appropriate at your end? They can then discuss the best way of exchanging
best practice around this (and possibly other) policy areas.

If this sounds like a good way forward please do ask your team to contact Jules at jules.pipe@london.gov .uk

<mailto:jules.pipe@london.gov.uk> .

And of course if you are in London next year it would be great to meet up again, let my team know if they can
be of any assistance.

Best wishes,

SK

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Sadiq,

Appreciate your tal<lng the time to visit Chicago and hope the rest of the trip went smoothly. What do you think
about hosting a forum on urban waterway redevelopment and their impacts on a city? London would be a great
venue for this conversation, and I would be willing to host it with you. We could do this in Spring of2017 and
invite 10 or so mayors from cities like Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Shanghai, NYC and Portland,
Oregon to have a meaningful discussion on waterfront economics, creating jobs and building public space.

P.S. Let me know what you think, and nice job on your first pitch.
Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 20 I 6 I :5 I :06 AM
David Axelrod <axc@axelrodstrategics.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www. chicagobusiness.com/articlc/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzevi!le, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home lo the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:51:26 AM
John Kupper <johu@l-uppercom.com>

While the whole city is enrnptured with our Cubs postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss severnl other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced tl1cy upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major mileslone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the slrength of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit lo putting all four city pension systems on the path lo long-lenn solvency. Below is an
article fl-om Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http:/lwww.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 0071BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/B LOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of bard work, we opened a new \Vhole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. Tlus was au important moment in Englewood's econonuc development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store 011 the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
parl with products from local vendors. hllp:/lwww.usatoday.comlslory/news/2016/!0/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9!794408/ <hllp:l/www. usatoday .comlslocy/news/2016/1 Oil 0/w hole-foods-marianos-diploes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-selling achievements by
CPS students, lh.is year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of lhe lop 3 ratings levels-compared lo just 70 percent of schools lasl year. More schools have risen lo the highest rating categocy, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest calegocy, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the firstthree quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:51:47 AM
Paul E. Begala <pbegala@hatcreekent.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason ruu, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/201610 07/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new groceiy store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www. usatoday .com/stoiy/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/stoiy/news/20 I 6/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectioneiy -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating categoiy, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest categoiy, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:52:11 AM
WolfBlitzer <wolf.blitzer@turner.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, 1 wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/ article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves oftltis new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9! 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters lo the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:52:36 AM
David Brooks

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-new s
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ I6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www. us atoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods armounced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands ofrurmers were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:52:45 AM
Marc Lasry <mlasiy@avenuecapital.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of fmancial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/ article/20161007/BLOGS02/J 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new groceiy store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/stoiy/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/stoiy/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectioneiy-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Foil owing recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating categoiy, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest categoiy, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:52:50 AM
Susan Brophy <sbrophy@glovcrparkgroup.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/ article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/1 Oil O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/1 Oil O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 I :52:56 AM
Greg Brown <Greg.Brown@motorolasolutions.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
. <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 I 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-
compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:53:02 AM
James Carville <james@carville.info>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20 I 6 I 007/BLOGS02/I 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 I 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to lhe Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to lhe new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of lhe top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 I :53:14 AM
Eric Lefkofsky <eric@groupon.com>;Eric Lefkofsky <eric@lefkofsky.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/i 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:53:19 AM
Paul Levy

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http ://www. chi cagobusiness. com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGSOZ/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGSOZ/l 61009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-payingjobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/ 10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/ l 0/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:55:49 AM
Barry Malkin <bmalkin@gemrc.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/ l 0/10/whol e-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:56:34 AM
Christopher Crnne <christopher.crnne@exeloncorp.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs postseason ruu, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P annoU11ccd they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major miles Lone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the slrenglh of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the bud gel deficit lo pulling all four cily pension systems on the path Lo long-lenn solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://mvw.chicagobusiness.com/article/20 I 6I 007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20 I 6I 007/B LOGS02/ I 61 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an in1portant moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more titan 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nulritious food to a fonncr food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on tltc South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. hLLp://www.usaloday.com/story/news/2016/JO/JO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-Loespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <hllp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/w hole-foods-marianos-dipLoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also genernted some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtom1. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news aboul continued progress of our students. Following recenl record-selling achievements by
CPS sludents, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the dislricl were rated in one of lhe Lop 3 ralings levelscompared lo jusl 70 percenl of schools lasl year. More schools have risen Lo the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to breal, records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cilies to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:56:41 AM
Michael D. McCurry <mmccurry@psw-inc.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http ://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionerywhich will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:56:46.AM
Jimmy John <jjl@jimmyjohns.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ I6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to s_ell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/l 0/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 20 I6 I :56:51 AM
Lester Crown <lcrown@crown-chicago.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.eom/artiele/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianosdiptoespoor-chicago-ncighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole -foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-
compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growtl1 from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday,October 11,20161:56:57 AM
Joe Lockhart 1lockhart@gloverparkgroup.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpayingjobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were jrying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:57:02 AM
Jim Crown <jcr01,11@cro"11-chicngo.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P annoll!lccd they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from nc gativc to
stable. This is a major milestone for the cily. They follow Filch, who also improved their oullook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the slrength of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budgel deficit 10 pulling all four cily pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article rrom Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.comlarticle/20161 007/B LOGS02/161 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.comlarticle/20161 007/B LOGS02/161 009864/sp-1,rjves-chicago-some-1,'0od-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new 'Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will crcalc 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
par! wilh products from local vendors. hllp:l/www.usa!oday .comlstorylnews/2016110/1 Olwhole-foods-marianos-dip-loespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <hUp:l/www. usaloday .comlstory/news/2016110/1 Olwhole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods annollllced
they are relocating 400 employees and tl1eir global headquarters to the Prudential building downto"11. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-selling achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rall:d in one of the Lop 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen lo the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S, cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annnally, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a grea! week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:57:07 AM
Oscar.Munoz <Oscar.Munoz@united.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chi cago-som e-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/ l 0/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-m arianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:58:49 AM
Sam Mencoff <smencoff@mdcp.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/ I61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in BronzeviJle, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building,downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:58:54 AM
Theresa Mintle

While tl1e whole city is enraptured witll our Cubs' postseason nm, I wanted to mnke sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P annowieed they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of tile City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a majormiJeslone for the city. They follow Filch, who also improved their outlook for the cily three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit lo pulling all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article fi-om Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/BLOGS02/161 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobnsiness.com/article/20161 007/B LOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in tile Englewood commuruty on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more tllan 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought hcaltlly and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. hllp://www.usaloday.com/slory/news/2016/I0/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-loespoor-chicago-neigbborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story /news/2016/10/10/w hole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chieago-neighborhoods/9 l 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods annowiced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downt0\'11. Last week we
learned tllat Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recenL record-selling achieven1enls by
CPS sludenls, this year more than 80 percenl of schools in the district were raled in one of ihe lop 3 ratings levels-compared Lo just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen lo the highest rating caLegory, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as tllousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Maratllon,
Chicago broke anotller kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growtll from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:58:58 AM
Peter Cunningham

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of fmancial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 J009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-crcdit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 J009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/1 O/JO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/l O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again-2 percentgrowtl1 from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59:03 AM
Rosa L. DeLauro <rosa.luisa@mail.house.gov>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/ 10/whol e-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 20161:59:10 AM
Jamie Dimon <jamie.dimon@jpmchase.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/ l 0/ l 0/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59: 14 AM
Maureen Dowd <dowd@nytimes.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/ story/news/2016/ l 0/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday.October 11,20161:59:19AM
Steve Easterbrook <Steve.Easterbrook@us.mcd.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/ 16 I 009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59:25 AM
Brad Keywell <brad.keywell@uptake.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to Jong-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 I 009864/ sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/!0/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 l 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59:29 AM
George Stephanopoulos <george.stephanopoulos@abc.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ I 0/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionerywhich will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59:33 AM
Larry Grisolano <lgrisolano@akpdmedia.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-b>ives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161 007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wh ol e-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million vi sitars annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:59:37 AM
Mark Hoplamazian <mark.hoplamazian@hyatt.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, 1 wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of fmancial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:11 AM
Joel Johnson <Joel@gpg.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial fulllre of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS 02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/!0/!0/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9!794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:18 AM
Mellady Hobson <mbobson@arielcapital.com>

While tbe whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, l wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for tbe financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Botb recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking tbe budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on tbe path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www. chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ I61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip
toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in tbe corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of tbe systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:23 AM
Dr. Mahalia A. Hines

While the whole city is enraptnred with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial futnre of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-crcdit-ncws
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articlc/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors.http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neigbborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. 1n late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS stndents, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October ll, 2016 2:00:30 AM
Lori Healey <lhealey@turpartners.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/nrticlc/20161007/BLOGS02/ I6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new groceiy store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/stoiy/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/ stoiy/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectioneiy -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating categoty, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest categoiy, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were !tying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:34 AM
Frank M. Clark <frank.clark@fmcenergy.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeviile, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighhorhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:38 AM
Robert J. Zimmer <rzimmer@uchicago.edu>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusincss.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-cbicago-somc-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nu1ritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:43 AM
Rick Waddell <fhw@ntrs.com>

While the whole city is enrnptured with our Cubs' postseason nm, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for I.he city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit lo putting all four city pension systems on the pai.h lo long-Lenn solvency. Below is an
article rrom Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20 161 007/B LOGS02/16 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/B LOGS02/ I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Wnole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/si.ory/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-Loespoor-chicago-neigb borhoods/91794408/ <hlip://www.usatoday.com/st.oiy/news/2016/10/10/w bole-foods-marianos-dipl.oes-poor-chicago-neigbborboods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some majornews in the corporate world. In lnte September, Wilson Sporting Goods nnnounced
they are relocating 400 employees and tl1eir global headquarters to the Prudential building downtmm. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news aboul continued progress of our sludenls. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more Lhan 80 percent of schools in the dislricl were rated in one of the I.op 3 ratings levels-compared Lo jusl 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen Lo the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more tl1an 50 million
visitors rumually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago sow record tourism again 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:47 AM
John Rowe <John.Rowe@Rowe950.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness ,com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/J 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20 I 61007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpayingjobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/!0/JO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:52 AM
Skip Herman <skip.herman@bartlit-beck.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in tl1e Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:00:56 AM
Mark Halperin <Mark_Halperio@timemagazine.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chic ago business.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-givcs-chicago-some-good-crcdit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighbomoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters lo the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:01 :05 AM
Austan Goolsbee <austan.goolsbee@chicagobooth.edu>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their out! oak for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gi ves-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marian os-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:01:09 AM
Dick Wolf <raw@wolfink.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which wiil create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:01:13 AM
Jerry Seib <jerry.seib@wsj.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, 1wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ I 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neigbborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:01:19 AM
Lany Summers <lhs@lanysummers.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, 1 wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/J 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articlc/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/J0/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in tl1e first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again. 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02:02 AM
Thomas R.Nides<

Sorry we missed each other today. I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several key pieces of news coming out of
Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of fmancial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02:11 AM
Martin (Marty) H. Nesbitt <mnesbitt@vistria.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/ story/news/2016/ 10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ 10/wh ol e-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs,

'

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02: 16 AM
Jni Shekhawat <j ai@fieldglass.co1ll>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss severnl other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P annoW1ccd they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major mileslone for the cily. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the cily three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit lo putting all four cily pension systems on the path lo long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/nrticle/20161 007/B LOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-ch icago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/201611Xl7/B LOGS02/l 61 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additioually, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late Septelllber. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzcvillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part v.ith products from local vendors. hllp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-loespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9!794408/ <htlp://www.usatoday.com/story /news/2016/10/10/w hole-foods-marianos-diploes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods annoW1ced
they are relocating 400 employees and t11eir globnl headquarters to tlte Prudential building downtomt. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectiouery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-selling achievements by
CPS sludenls, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of !he lop 3 ratings levels-compared lo just 70 percent of schools lasl year. More schools have risen lo !he highesl rating calegol)', and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only tlrree U.S. cities to welcome more titan 50 million
visitors rumually, and in the first tlrree quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 milliou visitors tltis year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02:20 AM
J Gray <gray@blackstone.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-som e-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wh ol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/w hole-food s-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:02:27 AM
Walter Robb <walter.robb@wholefoods.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 J009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/JO/JO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story /news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters lo the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October ll, 2016 2:02:43 AM
JB Pritzker <jbpritzker@pritzkergroup.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:03:01 AM
Richard Price <rprice@mesirowfinancial.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzevi!le, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Ralun

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:03:05 AM
Paul Finnegan <pfinnegan@mdcp.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded theiroutlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to Jong-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the higbest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:03:37 AM
Larry Fink <laurence.fink@blackrock.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded theiroutlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-crcdit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:03:47 AM
Rick Rosen <rrosen(@\\'1neentertaitu11ent.co111>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P annoWJccd they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a majormileslone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the slrength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagemen~
from shrinking the budget delicil to putting all four city pension systems on the path lo long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://mvw.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161 007/B LOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood conummity on the South Side in
late September. This was an h11portant moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpayingjobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportWJity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzevillc, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
parl with products from local vendors. hltp://www.usaloday.com/slory/news/2016/!0/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neigh borhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/slory/news/20 l 6/l 0/l O/whole-foods-marianos-diploes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and tl1eir global headquarters to tl1e Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world"s largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-selling achievements by
CPS students, lhis year more than 80 percent of schools in the dislrict were rated in one of !he lop 3 ratings levels-compared lo just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen lo the highest raling category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first tlrree quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors tl1is year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:03:56 AM
Timothy F. Geithner

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, l wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some majornews in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:04:21 AM
mpslattery <mpslattery@arielinvestments.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20 I6/10/ I 0/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighb orh oods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/9 I 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:04:39 AM
Glen Tullman <glen@7wireventures.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-crcdit-news>

Additionally, after years of bard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:05:04 AM
Don Edwards <dedwards@flexpointford.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters lo the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:06:05 AM
Carl Hulse <cahulse@nytimes.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs continuing their postseason run against the Giants later today,
I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-giveschi cago-some-good-credit-news <http://www.chi cagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/spgi ves-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in the neighborhood's economic development.
Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local
vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious
food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in
Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/ 10/ I 0/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/ I 0/ l 0/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last
week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be
world's largest candy company.

Over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong
progress made by students in every comer of the city.
This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels
of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:06:15 AM
Howard Tullman

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs continuing their postseason run against the Giants later today,
I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-giveschi cago-some-good-credit-news <http ://www. chi cagobusiness. com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/spgives-chi cago-some-good-credit-news>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in the neighborhood's economic development.
Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local
vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious
food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in
Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagonei ghborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ l 0/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last
week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be
world's largest candy company.

Over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong
progress made by students in every corner of the city.
This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels
of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October I l, 2016 2:06:24 AM
Chris Keogh <chris.keogh@gs.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason ruu against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the fmancial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Fallowing recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:06:47 AM
Ken Griffin <kenneth.griffin@citadelgroup.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs continuing their postseason run against the Giants later today,
I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/! 61009864/sp-giveschi cago-some-good-credit-news <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/! 61009864/spgives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in the neighborhood's economic development.
Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local
vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious
food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in
Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/ story/news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http:/!www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last
week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be
world's largest candy company.

Over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong
progress made by students in every corner of the city.
This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels
of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:06:52 AM
Desiree Rogers

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs continuing their postseason run against the Giants later today,
I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to Jong-term solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 ! 009864/sp-giveschi cago-some-good-credit-news <http://www. chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/! 61009864/spgives-chi cago-some-good-credit-news>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in the neighborhood's economic development.
Not only did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local
vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious
food to a former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in
Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/ I 0/ I 0/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last
week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be
world's largest candy company.

Over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong
progress made by students in every comer of the city.
This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels
of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:04 AM
Leon Finney

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the fmancial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in--{)nce again showing the strong progress made by students in every
comer of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:13 AM
Penny Pritzker <ppritzker@pspeapital.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in BronzeviJle, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. us atoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress ofour students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October !I, 2016 2:07:22 AM
Bruce Recd

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the fmancial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. us atoday .com/story/news/2016/ I0/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of rurmers were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:30 AM
Robert Gibbs

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/2016 I 007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/JO/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/ 10/ IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 J794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goads announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters ta the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Fallowing recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schoals--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:41 AM
Jim Reynolds <jimr@loopcap.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to Jong-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to sell their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in BronzeviJJe, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/ l 0/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91 794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the COIJJorate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which wiJJ be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a /,'feat week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:07:50 AM
Tom Friedman

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs opening their postseason run against the Giants later today, I wanted to
make sure you didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming our of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they have upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. They recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to Jong-term
solvency. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews>

I also wanted to share that, after years of hard work, last week we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood
community on the South Side. This was an important moment in that neighborhood's economic development. Not only did
we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity
to seJI their good on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today,
we opened another new grocery store on the south side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock it's shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/whole-foodsmarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. us atoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

We've also seen some major news in the corporate world. In late September Wilson Sporting Goods announced they are
relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we learned that
Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which wiJI be world's largest candy company.

And there's more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year's school quality ratings are in-once again showing the strong progress made by students in every
corner of the city. This year, more than 80 percent of schools in the district are shown to be rated in one of the top 3 ratings
levels of our local schools--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:08:52 AM
Pete Giangreco <pgiangreco@strategygroup.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, 1 wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded theiroutlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/sp-givcs-chicago-somc-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-crcdit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters lo the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:09:09 AM
Tony James <james@blackstone.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/J 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/l0/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 I 794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some majornews in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs

Rahm

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Tuesday, October II, 2016 2:23:38 AM
Gigi Pritzker Pucker <gigi@oddlotent.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces ofnews coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard worlc, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:24:25 AM
Tom Pritzker <tomp@pritzkerorg.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/16 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October ll, 2016 2:25:23 AM
MK Pritzker <mk@evergreenfarrn.net>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/l O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, Octa ber 11, 2016 2 :29:23 AM
Steven Crown <ascrown@crown-chicago.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gi ves-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11,2016 2'.30:48 AM
Bryan Cressey <bcressey@cresseyco.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable, This is a major milestone for the city, They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago, Both recognize the slrenglh of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-tenn
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news,
http ://v,.ww. chicagobusiness, com/article/20161007/BLOOS02/l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September, This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on Lhe shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food lo a former food desert Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www,usatoday,com/story/news/2016/IO/!O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown, Last week we
learned that Chicago \\ill soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company,

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students, Follo,\ing recent record-setting achievements
by CPS stud en ls, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the distri cl were rated in one of the lop 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year, More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools,

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record, We are already one of only three U.S. cilies lo welcome more than 50
million iisitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:32:44 AM
Alec Litowitz <Alec.lito,\itz@magnetar.com>

While the whole city is enraptured l\ith our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work lo address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves or this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food lo a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago \\ill soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectioneiy - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Follo,~ing recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence or the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one or only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:33:39 AM
David Bunning <dave@tlptrade.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces ofnews coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/I0/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:36:39 AM
Morty Schapiro <nu-president@northwestem.edu>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gi ves-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements
by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again -2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October ll, 2016 3:19:52 AM
Margot Pritzker

Margot,
While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/1 Oil O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:19:45 PM
Laurence J. Msall <lrnsall@civicfed.org>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news corning out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative
to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chicagobusiness. corn/arti cle/20161007/BLOGSOZ/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-sorne-good-credi !-news
<http ://www.chi cagobusiness .corn/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-sorne-good-creditnews>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South
Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we
create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the
opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former
food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will
create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/1M1ole-foods-rnarianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/1M1ole-foods-rnarianos-dip-toes-poorchicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown.
Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be
world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3
ratings levels--cornpared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating
category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in
Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than
50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent
growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

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Tuesday, October 11,20161:21:35 PM
Tyrone C. Fahner <tfahner@maycrbrown.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other key
pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three weeks
ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial mismanagement,
from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term solvency. Below is an
article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articlc/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side in
late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development Not only did we create new goodpaying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their goods on
the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert Today, we opened another
new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in
part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story /news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-diptoes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery -which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer schools
are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50 million
visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth from 2015,
putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:42:05 PM
Dave Leonhardt

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/ I6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/! 6 l 009864/ sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ 10/wh ole-foods-mari anos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings Ievels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:54: 10 PM
Paul Gigot <paul.gigot@wsj.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their out! ook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to Jong-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www. chi cagobusiness. com/arti cl e/20161 007/BLOGS02/ l 6l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/ 10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91 794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ l 0/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cub~ .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:54:50 PM
Fred Hiatt <hiattf@washpost.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness. com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/I 61009864/sp-gi ves-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/ I 0/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:57:43 PM
ere <crc@2]cf.com>

Rupert,
While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness. com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credi!news <http ://www.chi cagobusi ness. com/arti cl e/20161 007/BLOGS02/161 009864/ sp-gives-chicago-som e-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:01:08 PM
James Bennet <jamesb@nytimes.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http ://www. chi cagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:23:34 PM
Greg Case <greg.case@aon.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain' s Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credi t
news <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/ 16 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ I 0/whol e-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/ I 0/whole-foods-mari anos-dip-toespoor-chi cago-nei ghborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again. 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:24:43 PM
Stan Greenberg <sgreenberg@gqrr.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-tenn solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti cl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www. usatoday. com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chi cagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chi cago-neighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionerywhich will be world's largest candy company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs .

Rahm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:25:45 PM
Alex (Alec) Gourlay <alex.gourlay@walgreens.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several other
key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007 /BLOGSOZ/161009 864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborltoods/91794408/
<http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/1 Oil O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 6:16:55 PM
dthompson <dthompson@clevelandave.com>

While the whole city is enraptured with our Cubs' postseason run, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss several
other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from
negative to stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for
the city three weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades
of financial mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the
path to long-term solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www. chi cagobusiness .com/arti cle/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-creditnews <http://www.chicagobusiness.com/articl e/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chi cago-some-goodcredit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the
South Side in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only
did we create new good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors
the opportunity to sell their goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a
former food desert. Today, we opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville,
which will create 400 new jobs and stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story /news/2016/10/10/whol e-foods-marianos-di p-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/ <http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/whole-foods-marianos-di p-toespoor-chicago-neighborhoods/9 l 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods
announced they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building
downtown. Last week we learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery which will be world's largest candy company.
There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting
achievements by CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the
top 3 ratings levels--compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest
rating category, and fewer schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic
improvements in Chicago's schools.
Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more
than 50 million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2
percent growth from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.
Have a great week and go Cubs.
Rahm

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 4:55:14 PM
Robert Clifford <rac@cliffordlaw.com>

While the whole city celebrates the Cubs moving on to the NLCS round of the playoffs, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/161009 864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGSOZ/ 161009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/IO/IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/
<http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/91794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery- which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:06:48 PM
Peter L. Scher <peter.1.scher@jpmchase.com>

While the whole city celebrates the Cubs moving on to the NLCS round of the playoffs, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.
Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. TI1is is a major milestone for the city. TI1ey follow Fitch, who also improved tl1eir outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain 's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiuess.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 6 l 009864/sp-gi ves-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportnuity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzevi!le, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part witl1 prod11cts from local vendors. http://vvww.11satoday.com/story/news/2016/10/10/wholefoods-marianos-dip-tocs-poor-chicago-11cighborhoods/91794408/
<http://v.-ww.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/1 0/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/9 i 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods annoimced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery - which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress of our students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levelscompared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind of record. We are already one ofonly three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 7:33:30 PM
Dave Leonhardt <davidl@nytimes.com>

While the whole city celebrates the Cubs moving on to the NLCS round of the playoffs, I wanted to make sure you
didn't miss several other key pieces of news coming out of Chicago recently.

Last week S&P announced they upgraded their outlook for the financial future of the City of Chicago from negative to
stable. This is a major milestone for the city. They follow Fitch, who also improved their outlook for the city three
weeks ago. Both recognize the strength of our economy and lauded our work to address decades of financial
mismanagement, from shrinking the budget deficit to putting all four city pension systems on the path to long-term
solvency. Below is an article from Crain's Chicago Business on the news.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007 /BLOGS02/l 6 I 009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news
<http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161007/BLOGS02/l 61009864/sp-gives-chicago-some-good-credit-news>

Additionally, after years of hard work, we opened a new Whole Foods in the Englewood community on the South Side
in late September. This was an important moment in Englewood's economic development. Not only did we create new
good-paying jobs for Chicago residents in Englewood and give more than 30 local vendors the opportunity to sell their
goods on the shelves of this new store, we brought healthy and nutritious food to a former food desert. Today, we
opened another new grocery store on the South Side, a Mariano's in Bronzeville, which will create 400 new jobs and
stock its shelves in part with products from local vendors. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/IO/wholefoods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicago-neighborhoods/91794408/
<http://www. usatoday .com/story/news/2016/ 10/1 O/whole-foods-marianos-dip-toes-poor-chicagoneighborhoods/9 l 794408/>

Chicago also generated some major news in the corporate world. In late September, Wilson Sporting Goods announced
they are relocating 400 employees and their global headquarters to the Prudential building downtown. Last week we
learned that Chicago will soon be home to the new Mars Wrigley Confectionery-which will be world's largest candy
company.

There's also more good news about continued progress ofour students. Following recent record-setting achievements by
CPS students, this year more than 80 percent of schools in the district were rated in one of the top 3 ratings levels-compared to just 70 percent of schools last year. More schools have risen to the highest rating category, and fewer
schools are ranked in the lowest category, further evidence of the systematic improvements in Chicago's schools.

Finally, over the weekend as thousands of runners were trying to break records in the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, Chicago broke another kind ofrecord. We are already one of only three U.S. cities to welcome more than 50
million visitors annually, and in the first three quarters of the year Chicago saw record tourism again - 2 percent growth
from 2015, putting us on pace for 53 million visitors this year.

Have a great week and go Cubs.

Rahm

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:25 PM
Greg Brown

Dear Greg:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:26 PM
Christopher Crane

Dear Chris:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 2oth or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:28 PM
John Rowe

Dear John:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you and Jean to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:29 PM
Fisk Johnson

Dear Fisk:
I am leading a delegation of SO people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room block at
the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days that the delegation
would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we wanted to
see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would still love to include
you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from you.
Rahm

From:

Sent:
To:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:30 PM
Ken Griffin

Dear Ken:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

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To:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:31 PM
John A. Canning Jr.

Dear John:

I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you and Rita to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

From:
Sent:
To:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemaiJ.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:33 PM
Sam Mencoff

Dear Sam:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you and Anne to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

From:
Sent:
To:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:33 PM
Sean Connolly

Dear Sean:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's elevation
ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a room
block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days
that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but we
wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension, we would
still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to hearing from
you.
Rahm

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7:52 PM
KByme

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Dear Chris:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cupich's
elevation ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a
room block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the
few days that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St.
Peter's Basilica on Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you soon but
we wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension,
we would still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to
hearing from you.
Rahm

,.

From:
Sent

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7:52 PM
KByme

To:

Dear Jude:
I am leading a delegation of SO people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop
Cupich's elevation ceremony next month and I would love for you to be a part of my
delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We
have a room block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect
throughout the few days that the delegation would participate in, as well as, the End of the
Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and itinerary that we can email to you
soon but we wanted to see if you are interested in joining us. If you are already going with
Catholic Extension, we would still love to include you in any additional receptions or dinners we
plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and look forward to
hearing from you.
Rahm

From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 8:04 PM
Michael Klmmelman
Re:

Good. Just let us know

Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 26, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Michael Kimmelman <mklmmelman@nytimes.com> wrote:
>
> Definitely one of those two dates or another time in November. In any
> case I am coming.

>
> Sent from my iPhone

>

On Oct 26, 2016, at 15:37, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

We just finished and opened the last phase of our river walk over the weekend. Checking back in to see if any other
other dates work for your visit to Chicago.

We have the following events coming up:

Big Marsh- 11/6 around 11AM

Boat House -11/27 around 1 PM

Rahm

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To:
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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:22 PM
Michael Kimmelman
Re:

The Jeanne Gang Boat House opening will be 11/27.

On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 4:10 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Come for the Jeanne gang boat house opening
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 26, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Michael Kimmelman <mkimmelman@nytimes.com> wrote:

>
> Definitely one of those two dates or another time in November. In any
> case I am coming.

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>
>> On Oct 26, 2016, at 15:37, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
>>
>> We just finished and opened the last phase of our river walk over the weekend. Checking back in to see if
any other other dates work for your visit to Chicago.
>>
>> We have the following events coming up:
>>
>> Big Marsh- 11/6 around 11AM
>>
>> Boat House - 11/27 around I PM
>>
>>
>>Rahm

From:
Sent:
To:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemall.com>

Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:00 PM
Paul LaSchiazza

Dear Paul:
I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for Archbishop Cuplch's
elevation ceremony next month and i would love for you and Cynthia to be a part of my delegation.

We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or the 21st. We have a
room block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout

the few days that the delegation would participate In, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at
St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday the 20th.
There will be more information about flights, hotels, and Itinerary that we can email to you soon but
we wanted to see if you are Interested In joining us. If you are already going with Catholic Extension,
we would still love to include you In any add!tlonal receptions or dinners we plan.
Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. let me know and look fotward to
hearing from you.

Rahm

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Sent:

To:
Subject:

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Friday, October 28, 2016 12:56 AM
Michael A. Nutter
Re: Community Policing Advisory Committee

Thanks for helping

Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 27, 2016, at 7:55 PM, Michael A Nutter <michael@nutter2007.com> wrote:
Hey man, I've been talking with Janey Rountree a number of times (she is really great!), and I
really appreciate what you're doing on this matter, and I'm honored that you have agreed that I
would participate in this important community effort. I look forward to working with the Chief
and the Superintendent, in support of your efforts and commitment to the community. Thanks for
your confidence and support.

Michael A. Nutter
"Every Day Is A New Opportunity"

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LA SCHIAZZA, PAUL V <pl2576@att.com>

Friday, October 28, 2016 10:27 AM
Rahm Emanuel
Re:

Mayor,
Cynthia and I are honored to be invited. Thanks a million ... Unfortunately I have to be at a mandatory AT&T
Officers conference that conflicts with this trip.
I will pray for you, the cardinal elect, and the delegation.
All the best
Paul

From Paul La Schiazza on America's most reliable 4G LTE Network with the strongest LTE signal - AT&T
Rethink Possible
On Oct 27, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Dear Paul:

I am leading a delegation of 50 people to Rome for the Catholic Extension for

Archbishop Cuplch's elevation ceremony next month and I would love for you and
Cynthia to be a part of my delegation.
We will be leaving Chicago November 17th and returning back either the 20th or
the 21st. We have a room block at the Waldorf. There will be several receptions
honoring the Cardinal-elect throughout the few days that the delegation would
participate In, as well as, the End of the Year of Mercy Mass at St. Peter's Baslllca on
Sunday the 20th.
There will be more Information about flights, hotels, and Itinerary that we can
email to you soon but we wanted to see If you are Interested In joining us. If you
are already going with Catholic Extension, we would still love to Include you In any
addltlonal receptions or dfnners we plan.

Hope to have you as part of this exciting moment for Chicago. Let me know and
look forward to hearing from you.
Rahm

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Ruiz, Jesse <Jesse.Ruiz@dbr.com>

Friday, October 28, 2016 3:32 PM
Rahm Emanuel
FW: Park# 578 Suder School First Annual Jog-a-Thon 10-27-16

I thought you'd appreciate this note, and pictures, passed along by a CHA developer we've engaged with to ensure CHA
residents have access to recreation space and Park programs.
Good things happening at the Park District.
Have a great weekend, Go Cubs! (even this Sox fan has to root for the Cubs)
Jesse

From: Ruiz, Jesse

Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:22 AM

To: 'David Brint'

Subject: RE: Park# 578 Suder School First Annual Jog-a-Thon 10-27-16
David,
Thanks so much for your note, and especially for sharing the photos. These pictures are truly "worth a thousand words."
Thanks for sharing and for being a great partner in the critical work of building communities.
Thanks again and take care,
Jesse
Jesse H. Ruiz

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700
Chicago, IL 60606-1698
(312) 569-1135 office
(312) 569-3135 fax
Jesse.Ruiz@dbr.com
www.drinkerbiddle.com

From: David Brint [maUto:davidb@brinshore.com]

Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:13 AM

To:

Ruiz, Jesse

Subject: FW: Park# 578 Suder School First Annual Jog-a-Thon 10-27-16

Jesse:

I just received this email from our manager at Westhaven Park

(former Henry Horner) where the Park District just finished a
new facility.
I thought you would appreciate what an impact it has made
almost immediately.
I am still working with the Street Soccer folks so we will see
what comes of it.
Hope all is well
David Brint
Brinshore
From: Lisa Young [mailto:lkyoung@irm.themichaelsorg.com)
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:47 AM

To: Lisa Young <lkyoung@irm.themichaelsorg.com>; Richard Sciortino <RlchS@brinshore.com>; Michael Roane

<michaelr@brinshore.com>; Peter levavi <plevavi@brinshore.com>; David Brint <davidb@brinshore.com>; Bianca
Walker <bwalker@themichaelsorg.com>; Louise Dooley <ldooley@themichaelsorg.com>; Mikki Anderson
<Manderson@themichaelsorg.com>; Greg Olson <G0lson@themichaelsorg.com>; Vorricia Harvey
<Vharvey@irm.themichaelsorg.com>
Subject: Park# 578 Suder School First Annual Jog-a-Thon 10-27-16

Just for fun: Suder school has been actively using Park# 578. The kids go there for recess & have a picnic on
Fridays.
Tower resident Angela Morales helped organize a fundraiser w/Suder's PTA which will become an annual
event.
Suder's Jog-a-thon yesterday went very well. Here are some representative pies that show off the park at it's
best! Thought you could each use a smile. Happy Friday. Lisa

Lisa Young
Resident Services Coordinator
Westhaven Park Communities
1949 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Interstate Realty Management
A Member of the Michaels Organization
Office: 312-243-4255
Cell: 312-285-8043
Fax: 312-243-4574

lkyoung@irm. themichael sorg. com

Lisa Young
Resident Services Coordinator
Westhaven Park Communities
1949 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Interstate Realty Management
A Member of the Michaels Organization
Office: 312-243-4255
Cell: 312-285-8043
Fax: 312-243-4574
lkyoung@irm.themichaelsorg.com

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Friday, October 28, 2016 6:59 PM
Hawthorne, Angel
CITY OF CHICAGO HOSTING FINAL SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OF 2016
Oct 29 SBC Expo Copernicus Cntr Press Release.pdf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 28, 2016

CONTACT
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
(312) 744-5365

CITY OF CHICAGO HOSTING FINAL SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OF 2016

Lifeway Foods President & CEO to be Keynote Speaker

The City of Chicago Is headed to Jefferson Park on Saturday, October 29, 2016 for the last Small Business Center 'On
the Road' expo of the year. The expo will be held at the Copernicus Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5216 W.
Lawrence Avenue and is free and open to the public. The President and CEO of Lifeway Foods, Julie Smolyansky,
will be the keynote speaker.
The expo will offer free resources to business owners and entrepreneurs to network, consult, gather information
and expert advice on topics such as licensing, financing and business planning. Approximately 50 government and
non-profit agencies wlll be available at the expo, which is hosted by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs
and Consumer Protection (BACP).
"We are encouraging small business owners, entrepreneurs and consumers from across Chicago to stop by and
take advantage of the helpful resources available," BACP Commissioner Maria Guerra Lapacek said. "These events
are part of Mayor Emanuel's committing the making it easier to do business in Chicago's neighborhoods and we
want everyone to learn what Chicago has to offer."
Some of the many resources are free professional headshots, hairstyling by a celebrity stylist from BLOWN by
bocaj, make-up touch ups by Ulta Cosmetics, sales pitch training as well as consumer and financial help and a tax
and legal clinic will be available.
The two scheduled workshops immediately following the keynote speech from noon until 1 p.m. are:

Workshop 1: Access to Capital: Helping Your Business Grow"

Presented by: Fifth Third Bank and ACCION
While businesses often need capital to grow, capital, sometimes isn't always easy to secure. This workshop
addresses traditional and non-traditional credit sources and how to best prepare for when your company needs it
most.
Workshop 2: How to Start a Successful Business
Presented by SCORE
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take?
This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move
forward to realize your dream.
The Small Business Center 'On the Road' is a series of five free expos in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. The
series is a partnership between the BACP, the Chicago Office of New Americans, Western Union, Fifth Third Bank
and COUNTRY Financial.

The expo is part of the Mayor's agenda to support neighborhood businesses and economic development. Each expo
offers business consultants to help attendees apply or renew a business license. In addition, the Center for
Economic Progress will provide a free tax clinic and The Law Project will provide a free legal clinic with
representatives offering 20-minute consultations. A one-hour networking session, hosted by City Treasurer Kurt
Summers, will start at 1 p.m. to wrap up the expo.
To register for the expo or for more information, visit www,chismallbizexpo.com. call (312) 744-2086 or email
BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org. For more information about the City of Chicago's Small Business Center visit
www.cityofchjcago.org/sbc.
###
ANGEL HAWTHORNE I INFORMATION COORDINATOR
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City Holl, Room 805, 121 N. LoSolle st .. 60602 312.744.5291

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2016
CONTACT
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
(312) 744-5365
CITY OF CHICAGO HOSTING FINAL SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OF 2016
Lifeway Foods President & CEO to be Keynote Speaker

The City of Chicago Is headed to Jefferson Park on Saturday, October 29, 2016 for the last Small
Business Center 'On the Road' expo of the year. The expo will be held at the Copernicus Center from
10 am. to 2 p.m. at 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue and Is free and open to the public. The President and
CEO ofLlfeway Foods, Julie Smolyansky, will be the keynote speaker.

The expo will offer free resources to business owners and entrepreneurs to network, consult,
gather Information and expert advice on topics such as licensing. financing and business planning.
Approximately 50 government and non-profit agencies will be available at the expo, which Is hosted
by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).
"We are encouraging small business owners, entrepreneurs and consumers from across Chicago to
stop by and take advantage of the helpful resources available," BACP Commissioner Marla Guerra
Lapacek said. "These events are part of Mayor Emanuel's committing the making It easier to do
business In Chicago's neighborhoods and we want everyone to learn what Chicago has to offer."
Some of the many resources are free professional headshots, hairstyling by a celebrity stylist from
BLOWN by bocaj, make-up touch ups by Ulta Cosmetics, sales pitch training as well as consumer
and financial help and a tax and legal clinic will be available.
The two scheduled workshops Immediately following the keynote speech from noon until 1 p.m.
are:
Workshop 1: Access to Capital: Helping Your Business Grow"
Presented by: Fifth Third Bank and ACCJON
While businesses often need capital to grow, capital, sometimes isn't always easy to secure. This
workshop addresses traditional and non-traditional credit sources and how to best prepare for
when your company needs it most
Workshop 2: How to Start a Successful Business
Presented by SCORE

Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you
should take? This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you
need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.
The Small Business Center 'On the Road' is a series of five free expos in neighborhoods throughout
Chicago. The series is a partnership between the BACP, the Chicago Office of New Americans,
Western Union, Fifth Third Bank and COUNTRY Financial.
The expo is part of the Mayor's agenda to support neighborhood businesses and economic
development Each expo offers business consultants to help attendees apply or renew a business
license. In addition, the Center for Economic Progress will provide a free tax clinic and The Law
Project will provide a free legal clinic with representatives offering 20-minute consultations. A onehour networking session, hosted by City Treasurer Kurt Summers, will start at 1 p.m. to wrap up
the expo.
To register for the expo or for more information, visit www chisma)lbizexpo com, call (312) 7442086 or email BACPoutreach@cjl;yofchjcago.oq~. For more information about the City of Chicago's
Small Business Center visit www.ci1;yofchjcago org/sbc;.
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Marilyn Katz <mkatz@mkcpr.com>

Friday, October 28, 2016 10:29 PM
emanuel, rahm (Mayor_re@rahmemail.com)
FW: Expanding Hour of Code.docx
Expanding Hour of Code.docx

To: Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Cc: Michael Negron, Kathryn O'Connell, Forrest Claypool
Date: October 28,2016
Re: Building On Hour of Code for Another Chicago innovation
Continuing the legacy of 'firsts' and innovation, - Chicago, the birthplace of the Computer Science for All movement
(albeit unrecognized) has a unique opportunity to leverage the Chicago City of Learning infrastructure and community to
assert our leadership and take the national Hour of Code initiative to a new level
Chicago City of Learning, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, proposes that this December we launch a city-wide
campaign to engage youth and families in coding activities at school, in the community, and at home. Instead of the
Chicago community committing to an "hour" of code, the city will challenge youth and families to engage in "hours" of
code, all across the city and in every Chicago Public School.
We propose to launch the "Code60" campaign on December 1st, the Thursday before Computer Science Education week
(Dec 5-11) and to keep it going throughout the month of December and over the winter break- again, to show that
Chicago codes 24/7 and all across the city. Extending across winter break also highlights the ways in which youth and
families can keep learning going all year-round. On January 16th, the schools and individuals with highest number of
hours of code will be celebrated with prizes provided by partners like Microsoft, Google, and Best Buy,
Online and in-community opportunities to code will be presented on the Chicago City of Learning's "Code60" page,
providing youth, parents, and teachers with all the resources needed, in one place, to plug in to coding opportunities
offered all across the city. In-community opportunities will include offerings from CCOL partners, like Chicago Public
Schools, Adler Planetarium, and Blue 1647, as well as family activities hosted at CPS Parent University sites.
Chicago's "Code60" campaign will utilize a common Code60 digital badge, issued through Chicago City of Learning, and
powered by CPS Connects, to capture the hours of coding completed by youth and families. As badges are earned, a
dynamic city map will indicate the number of "hours" of code engaged in by school (including non-public schools).
Let's bring the Computer Science for All movement back to Chicago and show the country how our city-wide learning
ecosystem powers learning in innovative and coordinated ways.

To: Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Cc: Michael Negron, Kathryn O'Connell, Forrest Claypool
Date: October 28,2016
Re: Building On Hour of Code for Another Chicago Innovation

Continuing the legacy of 'firsts' and Innovation, - Chicago, the birthplace of the Computer Science for
All movement (albeit unrecognized) has a unique opportunity to leverage the Chicago City of Learning
infrastructure and community to assert our leadership and take the national Hour of Code Initiative to a
new level
Chicago City of Learning, In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, proposes that this December we
launch a city-wide campaign to engage youth and families In coding activities at school, In the
community, and at home. Instead of the Chicago community committing to an "hour" of code, the city
will challenge youth and families to engage In "hours" of code, all across the city and In every Chicago
Public School.
We propose to launch the "Code60" campaign on December 1st, the Thursday before Computer Science
Education week (Dec 5-11) and to keep it going throughout the month of December and over the winter
break- again, to show that Chicago codes 24/7 and all across the city. Extending across winter break
also highlights the ways In which youth and families can keep learning going all year-round. On January
16th, the schools and Individuals with highest number of hours of code will be celebrated with prizes
provided by partners like Microsoft, Google, and Best Buy.
Online and In-community opportunities to code will be presented on the Chicago City of Learning's
"Code60" page, providing youth, parents, and teachers with all the resources needed, in one place, to
plug in to coding opportunities offered all across the city. In-community opportunities will Include
offerings from CCOL partners, like Chicago Public Schools, Adler Planetarium, and Blue 1647, as well as
family activities hosted at CPS Parent University sites.
Chicago's "Code60" campaign will utilize a common Code60 digital badge, Issued through Chicago City of
Learning, and powered by CPS Connects, to capture the hours of coding completed by youth and
famllles. As badges are earned, a dynamic city map will Indicate the number of "hours" of code engaged
In by school (Including non-public schools).
Let's bring the Computer Science for All movement back to Chicago and show the country how our citywide learning ecosystem powers learning in innovative and coordinated ways.

Steve Koch
Saturday, October 29, 2016 4:45 AM
Rahm Emanuel
RE: Chicago

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Odd, but I have reached out to the person he copied. No response yet. Will keep trying.
They never really responded with respect to financials once we made the offer, about 6 weeks ago. He may be referring
to the discussion we had initially, before we made our offer, but I will find out.
From: Rahm Emanuel [mailto:mayor re@rahmemail.com1
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:07 PM
To: Steven Koch <
>
Subject: Fwd: Chicago

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From: "Ready, Bill" <br@paypal.com>
Date: October 28, 2016 at 8:53 :24 PM CDT
To: Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>
Cc: "Whitney, Devin" <ewhitney@paypal.com>
Subject: Re: Chicago

Mayor Emanuel,
I really appreciated our conversation yesterday and wanted to follow up on where I understand
our teams are in our discussions with the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois on our
Operations Center initiative.
We appreciate that Chicago and Illinois put forward competitive proposals that our team
considered throughout the process and into the final round. As we discussed, we gave Chicago
the opportunity as one of three finalists to match the top contenders for the new Ops Center. My
understanding is that our team has been in close touch with Deputy Mayor Steven Koch and
provided the Deputy Mayor and his team with clear guidance when there were gaps between
Chicago's proposal and the front runners. We also extended Chicago several opportunities to
improve its package to close the gap. I understand that the final package from Chicago,
unfortunately, did not move the City above third place among our finalists.
Based on conversations with the team, here's my understanding of the elements causing the gap:
After reviewing the final proposal and doing the cost analysis, our team determined that the
ongoing operational expenses over a ten year period to operate an Ops Center in Chicago versus
the top contender location was significant. The cost differential is primarily attributable to two
factors - higher costs of labor in the Chicago market for CS and Ops personnel and structural
limitations with the Illinois credits and incentives that prevent us from monetizing the full value
of those credits and incentives.

Just to drill down a bit further. Our team found that the wage differential, after deducting the
value of credits and incentives, for Chicago versus our top contender actually substantially
increased. I understand that this widening of the gap is because Illinois' EDGE program tax
credits aren't refundable and only carry forward for five years and thus we are unable to
monetize a majority of the credits being offered to the company before they expire -- which adds
to the increased cost of operating in Chicago. The top contender, however, in addition to being a
lower cost labor market, is offering cash grants and tax credits w4ich are refundable in the event
that PayPal has insufficient tax liability to apply them towards. Taken in the aggregate, the
difference in the Jong-term operational expenses created a significant gap for Chicago in our
final analysis.
As I mentioned in our conversation, we are looking at this potential move in the context of a
wide range of strategic planning considerations and we are taking the time we need for our
planning process to play out. So we are not currently in any rush to make a move on this front.
I hope this clarification helps. I've copied Devin Whitney on our team so that he can reconnect
with Deputy Mayor Koch to go over the details.
Many thanks -- and I look forward to connecting again soon.
All the best,

Bill

On Oct 28, 2016, at 10:08 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>

wrote:
Glad we caught up. Steve Koch hasn't heard back from his contact at
PayPal. Who should he get in touch with to follow up and figure out
the economics?
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Ready, BIii <br@paypal.com>

Saturday, October 29, 2016 3:16 PM
Rahm Emanuel
Re: Chicago

My apologies. I'm not sure where the communication breakdown occurred. The PayPal team is telling me that they've
had a number of conversations to this effect with the Chicago team. However, we are not pressed on time and have not
finalized any decisions. So there's plenty of opportunity for us to take another look if there is ability to bridge the gap.

> On Oct 29, 2016, at 7:19 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

>
> The notification to my team of disparity is news to us. Somewhere
> there is a breakdown of information.

>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
On Oct 28, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Ready, Bill <br@paypal.com> wrote:

Mayor Emanuel,

I really appreciated our conversation yesterday and wanted to follow up on where I understand our teams are in our
discussions with the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois on our Operations Center initiative.

We appreciate that Chicago and Illinois put forward competitive proposals that our team considered throughout the
process and into the final round. As we discussed, we gave Chicago the opportunity as one of three finalists to match the
top contenders for the new Ops Center. My understanding is that our team has been in close touch with Deputy Mayor
Steven Koch and provided the Deputy Mayor and his team with clear guidance when there were gaps between Chicago's
proposal and the front runners. We also extended Chicago several opportunities to improve its package to close the
gap. I understand that the final package from Chicago, unfortunately, did not move the City above third place among
our finalists.

Based on conversations with the team, here's my understanding of the elements causing the gap:

After reviewing the final proposal and doing the cost analysis, our team determined that the ongoing operational
expenses over a ten year period to operate an Ops Center in Chicago versus the top contender location was significant.
The cost differential is primarily attributable to two factors -higher costs of labor in the Chicago market for CS and Ops
personnel and structural limitations with the Illinois credits and incentives that prevent us from monetizing the full value
of those credits and incentives.

Just to drill down a bit further. Our team found that the wage differential, after deducting the value of credits and
incentives, for Chicago versus our top contender actually substantially increased. I understand that this widening of the
gap is because Illinois' EDGE program tax credits aren't refundable and only carry forward for five years and thus we are
unable to monetize a majority of the credits being offered to the company before they expire -which adds to the
increased cost of operating in Chicago. The top contender, however, in addition to being a lower cost labor market, is
offering cash grants and tax credits which are refundable in the event that PayPal has insufficient tax liability to apply
them towards. Taken in the aggregate, the difference in the long-term operational expenses created a significant gap
for Chicago in our final analysis.

As I mentioned in our conversation, we are looking at this potential move in the context of a wide range of strategic
planning considerations and we are taking the time we need for our planning process to play out. So we are not
currently in any rush to make a move on this front .

I hope this clarification helps. I've copied Devin Whitney on our team so that he can reconnect with Deputy Mayor
Koch to go over the details.

Many thanks -- and I look forward to connecting again soon.

All the best,

Bill

> On Oct 28, 2016, at 10:08 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
>
> Glad we caught up. Steve Koch hasn't heard back from his contact at
> PayPal. Who should he get in touch with to follow up and figure out
> the economics?
>
> Sent from my iPhone

Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Sunday, October 30, 2016 3:38 PM
Adam Collins
Fwd: Re:

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Let's discuss
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Kimmelman <mkimmelman@nytimes.com>
Date: October 30, 2016 at 10:34:42 AM CDT
To: Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com>
Subject: Re:

Thanks. So, Tneed some help to gather whatever numbers your

administration has collected regarding the effects, on the economy,
crime and health in particular, that your parks and playgrounds and
waterfront redevelopment have had so far. Obviously I am most
interested in less affluent and underserved areas, where Tam
particularly curious about seeing firsthand and understanding the
efforts and changes.
I am aiming for end of November as you suggested, around the boathouse opening.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 30, 2016, at 11 :28, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
Your op Ed was spot on. When we get together will discuss why cities
have emerged as economic and cultural engines of their respective
areas.
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Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>

Sunday, October 30, 2016 3:50 PM
Michael Kimmelman
Re:

For example we have a study showing property values grow most next to a playground. We did all 320 in every part of
the city. Do not have health care data.
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> On Oct 30, 2016, at 10:41 AM, Michael Kimmelman <mkimmelman@nytimes.com> wrote:
>

> Often there is of course some positive if not always easy to quantify
> correlation between improved public spaces, health and crime in
> underserved areas.
>

> Sent from my iPhone

>
On Oct 30, 2016, at 11:38, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:

Ok got it. 606 and playground naturals. River some yes some no. More
on jobs and pure economic spending.

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> On Oct 30, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Michael Kimmel man <mkimmelman@nytimes.com> wrote:
>
>Thanks.So, I need some help to gather whatever numbers your
> administration has collected regarding the effects, on the economy,
> crime and health in particular, that your parks and playgrounds and
> waterfront redevelopment have had so far. Obviously I am most
> interested in less affluent and underserved areas, where I am
> particularly curious about seeing firsthand and understanding the
> efforts and changes.
> I am aiming for end of November as you suggested, around the boathouse opening.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
On Oct 30, 2016, at 11:28, Rahm Emanuel <mayor re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
>>>>
Your op Ed was spot on. When we get together will discuss why
cities have emerged as economic and cultural engines of their
respective areas.

>>>>
Sent from my iPhone

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Daniel Solis <danielsolis41 O@gmail.com>

Monday, October 31, 2016 8:16 PM
Rahm Emanuel

Fwd: Old Post Office - Requesting your assistance with Amtrak

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From: "Lee, Man Men" <ManMen.Lee@cityofchicago.org>

Date: October 31, 2016 at 10:36:14 AM CDT
To: Alderman Solis <danielsolis410@gmail.com>

Subject: Fw: Old Post Office - Requesting your assistance with Amtrak

Legislative Aide & Executive Assistant

Ms. Man Men Lee

Alderman Daniel S. Solis, 25th Ward

Chairman, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
City Hall, Room 304, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602
T: 1 (312) 744-6845

F: 1 (312) 744-6572

From: Prather, Greg <Greg.Prather@am.jll.com>

Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 9:54 AM
To: Solis, Daniel
Cc: Lee, Man Men; '
Subject: Old Post Office - Requesting your assistance with Amtrak

Alderman Solis,
I understand you met with Harry Skydell, 601W, late last week and briefly spoke about our ongoing
issues with Amtrak. There is quite a bit of work we need to do beneath our building at track level, not
the least of which is the repairs to the masonry on the underside of our building. We are obligated by
court order to complete the masonry repair work in the first halfof 2017, but we are having very little
success in gaining access to the space. Additionally, Amtrak has some very restrictive and onerous
language in the license agreement they impose on neighbors when they are required to perform work at
track level. We are seeking your assistance with Amtrak to be more flexible in their scheduling protocol

and to waive the exorbitant fees they impose when others need to perform work at track level. We
recognize the need to make the long overdue repairs at track level before someone is seriously injured
by falling debris. We are committed to getting this work underway as soon as possible and completed at
the earliest possible date. However, we cannot complete the work if Amtrak does not give us the access
we need and is not willing to waive the fees they impose to grant us the access.
I am asking for assistance in establishing a protocol whereby
1. We are allowed access to our easement area on an as-needed basis with "X" number of days
prior notice. I would agree to provide Amtrak with a one-two week look-ahead outlining our
access requirements, if necessary.
2. Currently, I am told nobody in Chicago has the authority to assist me in coordinating access to
the easement area. All requests must flow through the Amtrak office in Philadelphia and the
individuals in Philadelphia have been less than cooperative. We need a local contact that we
can work with to schedule our work and coordinate access or someone in Philadelphia willing to
work with us. We'd really like to meet with the local Amtrak contacts on a weekly basis to
discuss our access needs and schedule our work, as opposed to joining a conference call where
people from all across the country are on the line trying to negotiate access to accommodate
their work.
3. We will be responsible for the cost of the flagman required for our safety, but not the other
added costs of a fulltime Amtrak Project Manager at $1,200/day and a full time Amtrak Project
Development Officer at $1,200/day, a Train Movement Planning fee at $800/day and Train
Director Authorities at $800/day, as well as a 10% Amtrak Management Fee, which Amtrak has
indicated they might be willing to waive for the project involving the repair of the underside of
the building only. They specifically excluded a waiver of the management fees for any and all
future projects.
4. Amtrak will be responsible for the cost of our contractor's lost time when Amtrak's flagman or
security officer's absence requires our work to stop
5. All other access fees will be waived by Amtrak. There is no provision in our easement
agreement as far as I can tell that gives Amtrak the right to charge us fees to access our
easement, but I do understand the need to pay for the flagman required by our project to keep
our contractors safe during their work operations.
All of the added Amtrak fees and their lack of flexibility In scheduling the work makes a large scale
project, such as making repairs to the underside of the deck for our building and all the others built over
the tracks, prohibitively expensive. I believe their added costs and lack of flexibility in scheduling the
work Is a major reason why this maintenance and repair work Is continually deferred up and down the
tracks near the train station.
Your assistance with this issue is greatly appreciated.

Greg Prather
Senior Vice-President & Director of Development
JLL
404 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, II 60607
Office +1 312 548 7574
Cell +13125601377
gre_g,prather@am,i11.com

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