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	Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guarantees access to records and documents maintained by government. FOIA legislation began January 1, 2010, strengthening the State’s FOIA requirements and making it easier for individuals to gain access to government information.		Budget and Financial Information Important City of Chicago budget information, such as annual operating and grant budgets, debt service schedules, and TIF districts are available online.
	Building and Land Information The City of Chicago Department of Community Development and Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning have made important building and land use ordinances and plans easier to access by posting them online.		Business Information To promote and ensure a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses and consumers, the City of Chicago has made key business information easily accessible to the public.
	Ethics and Hiring Information The City is dedicated to maintaining fair, equitable and transparent hiring practices as well as enforcing governmental ethics ordinances to regulate the behavior of City employees, elected officials, appointed officials, lobbyists, vendors, and others.		Payment and Procurement Information The City of Chicago is dedicated to an open, fair, and timely process for procuring goods and services. To support this effort, bid opportunities, current and past City contracts, and other financial and procurement information is available online.
	Minutes and Agendas The City Council Journal of Proceedings as well as other commission and board meeting minutes and agendas are available online.		Public Safety Information Crime and traffic violations statistics and reports are easily accessible to the public.

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Dec 13, 2010

Next Public Meeting of the Police Board: Thursday, 20 January 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Most Recent News (Transparency)

Dec 15, 2010	List of Registered Lobbyists 12/15/10
Oct 13, 2010	As Nation's Recession Continues, Mayor Daley's Balanced 2011 Budget Controls Spending, Continues Needed Services And Provides For The Future
Jul 30, 2010	City Releases 2011 Preliminary Budget Estimates
May 18, 2010	City Updates and Strengthens Bill Payment and Procurement Policies
May 17, 2010	View Statements of Financial Interest filed by City Employees and Officials

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