We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.

But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building.

When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.