Mayor Emanuel reflects over the 4th of July weekend on Chicago being a city of immigrants and equality struggles; Police Superintendent McCarthy gathers intelligence to target gang factions; Surgeon Dr. Dennis operates on Jeremiah Milsap.
All of Chicago is on edge as kids must walk across dangerous gang lines to get to their new schools; Fenger High School Principal Liz Dozier is anxious that kids will be too afraid to show up to school which will result in further budget cuts.
The Mayor launches a series of new projects involving public works. Richard Daley meanwhile reflects at his time in office. The community leaders try and improve their neighborhoods. Fenger High School students come up against a potential gang war.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel attempts to improve the city's image but a mass shooting ends up making national headlines.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel givs his annual budget address. Chicago Ideas Week gets underway and features appearances from Mario Batali and Hebru Brantley.