On farewell tour, Rahm Emanuel responds to 'Mayor 1 percent' criticism: 'I’m proud that we have a thriving, successful central business district'

Mayor Rahm Emanuel used a downtown speech on his farewell tour Thursday to hit back at critics and try to shore up his legacy on his way out the door.

Speaking to a City Club of Chicago luncheon packed with officials from his administration, city contractors and downtown business types, Emanuel...