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July 14, 2013 -
Video
"Harris: Finding 'Real People' to Test Civic Apps"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
November 17, 2011 -
From the field
World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to Convene in Chicago
Recognized as among the most important annual events in the field of peacemaking, the summit will be held in Chicago April 23-25, 2012. Read More
October 25, 2011 -
Publication
Partnership for New Communities Assesses Decade of Work
The Partnership for New Communities released a report that documents its unique role in tackling urgent, large-scale issues in Chicago. Read More
November 5, 2009 -
From the field
The Chicago Community Trust Announces Community News Matters Award Recipients
The Chicago Community Trust announced $500,000 in awards to 12 recipients to develop new sources of quality local news and information about the Chicago region. Read More
March 26, 2008 -
Speech
“Getting it Done: New Tools for Communities,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the LISC National Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how to tap the significant economic and human potential of urban neighborhoods. Read More
February 28, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, 30th Anniversary Grantee Reception, Museum of Contemporary Art
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the creation of a $1 million fund to encourage international exchanges between Foundation grantees and other countries. Read More
February 11, 2008 -
Press release
Fund to Help Neighborhoods Benefit from 2016 Olympics
MacArthur, The Chicago Community Trust, the McCormick Tribune Foundation, and the Polk Bros. Foundation announced that they are establishing a fund to ensure the 2016 Chicago olympics would provide lasting benefits to neighborhoods and residents. Read More
February 15, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Metropolis Project
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Partnership for New Communities' efforts to raise $15 million to support the employment of public housing residents and spur economic development. Read More
February 6, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Press Conference for New Career-Focused Job Training Program for CHA Residents
MacArthur's President, also the chair of the Partnership for New Communities, endorses Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's efforts to help public housing residents prepare for employment. Read More