Chicago killed it. A snapshot of recent city building action:
Saturday - Announced "the largest public housing redevelopment effort in the history of the United States."
Monday - Directed $11 million to support the growth of women- and minority-owned business.
Tuesday - Announced five new schools focused exclusively on tech skills and career readiness.
Wednesday - Unveiled forward looking Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs. Also announced agreement to retire two coal-fired power plants.
Thursday - Joined with President Clinton and announced the Chicago Infrastructure Trust to invest more than $200 million in energy efficiency, generate 2,000 jobs and save taxpayers some $20 million annually.
Friday - Announced $25,000 signing bonuses to recruit top performing principals to under-performing schools. Also annnounced the City website is available in 64 languages.
