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Smart Cities & Tech Innovation on YouTube

On June 30, 2016 ·

Did you know Chicago’s tech department is on YouTube? Now, information about Chicago’s smart city initiatives, tutorials on the open data portal, and predictive analytics is available in a central spot. [iframe width=”720″ height=”460″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/pzhmbtf2Vp8″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] The channel features a number of playlists which aggregates videos of the Mayor and the city’s CIO, CDO, and others discussing [...]

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Our Top Internet Moments in 2013

On December 30, 2013 ·

We had some great moments on social media this year. Here are some of our favorites That time we sent a message to the Daily Show for insulting Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.

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Get ready for Social Media Week in Chicago

On September 9, 2013 ·

Registrations are open for Social Media Week Chicago, and sessions are closing quickly! From September 23-26, Chicago will be one of 9 cities worldwide hosting a wide range of expert discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, including some hosted by the City of Chicago and our sister agencies. Kick off the first day spending time behind [...]

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And the #SocialStandouts Award Goes To…

On January 29, 2013 ·

Crain’s Chicago Business asked its readers to nominate Chicago companies and organizations that are doing the best job of using social media to communicate with customers, promote services, and broaden their social outreach. The Twitter nominee is Chicago Public Schools (CPS), nominated for the way it used Twitter to connect with parents and school communities. [...]

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Social Media Week: Open Government

On September 25, 2012 ·

Brett Goldstein, Commissioner of the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), and Kevin Hauswirth, Social Media Director, took the stage during Social Media Week to talk tech, data and social media with a packed room of tech-savvy Chicagoans. The originally scheduled Digital Trio was one man down as Chief Technology Officer John Tolva was at [...]

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Open 311 in Chicago

On September 19, 2012 ·

[iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/AZv3QqFZhPg” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Chicago’s new Open311 system allows allows residents to submit photos with service requests, allowing for more accurate and detailed reporting of issues to City departments. The new 311 Service Tracker lets you track service requests from the time they are submitted, and receive an email when the issue is [...]

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Launching Open311

On September 17, 2012 ·

Chicago has been working to make it easier to keep track of your tax dollars at work. You can track buses, trains, snow plows…and now pothole repairs, graffiti clean-up, street light changes and more with 311 Service Tracker, part of the city’s new Open311 program. (LINKS) Now, when you report some of the most requested [...]

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Social Media Week in Chicago

On September 10, 2012 ·

Chicago is participating in the Social Media Week for the second year in a row. This year the week is recognized internationally from September 24-28 with countries from Europe, South America, and Asia all being involved. Social Media Week is being celebrated internationally all over the world and will put on display how social media [...]

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Facebook Town Hall Highlights

On May 11, 2012 ·

[iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/ogEhX5K3bcs” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Mayor Emanuel hosted his third #AskChicago live Facebook Town Hall meeting with Chicagoans to discuss his first year in office and to solicit ideas from the public on how keep Chicago moving forward. More than 200 questions and ideas were posted, generating 1,511 public votes from nearly 800 users.

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The First Year in Review

On May 10, 2012 ·

[iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/zvGO1Z4UjaQ” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”float:none”] Nearly one year ago, Mayor Emanuel took office with a promise to make government more open, transparent and accountable to you, the tax payers. Our first year together in office has proven that while Chicago’s challenges are great, the power of this City to come together, challenge the [...]

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