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Mayor Emanuel, Department Of Streets and Sanitation Announce 6,600 Trees Planted in Chicago This Year, Exceeding Projections

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2014.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) Commissioner Charles L. Williams today as crews completed the 2014 tree planting plan that included more than 6,600 plantings citywide—surpassing initial projections by more than 300 trees.

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“Chicago was one of the first cities where planting trees and urban forests were part of the City’s plan and design,” said Mayor Emanuel. “By planting thousands of trees each year, we are helping to…

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