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February 27, 2013 - Publication
Illinois Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is $2.75 Billion Industry
Illinois' nonprofit arts and culture sector supports more than 78,000 full-time-equivalent jobs, generates $2.3 billion in household income to residents, and delivers nearly $324 million a year in local and state government revenue.. Read More
February 22, 2013 - In the Media
"Gun Violence Is Public Health Crisis in Chicago"
From PBS NewsHour
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February 12, 2013 - In the Media
"Is There a Link Between Housing Policy and Violence?"
From Marketplace
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February 1, 2013 - In the Media
"Apartments Get Energy Makeovers"
From the Chicago Tribune
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December 20, 2012 - From the field
Born This Way Foundation to Host Interactive Tailgate
The Born Brave Bus Tour will connect youth with local resources in their communities in an effort to inspire bravery and promote self-acceptance. Partners include the MacArthur-supported YOUMedia and the Chicago Hive Learning Network. Read More
December 12, 2012 - In the Media
"Mayor Emanuel Touts Expansion of Chicago’s Open Data Effort, and This is Why You Should Care"
From WBEZ Chicago
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November 30, 2012 - In the Media
"Arts Groups to Benefit From Grant"
From the Chicago Tribune
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November 29, 2012 - Press release
34 Chicago Groups Form Hive Network to Engage Kids in Innovative Learning; New Funding Supports Expansion
This creative collaboration is set to expand as a result of $2.2 million in new support announced today by MacArthur in partnership with the Burberry Foundation. Read More
November 26, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 21, 2012 - In the Media
"The Promise of Juvenile Court"
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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November 14, 2012 - Press release
Chicago Arts and Culture Groups Receive Grants for International Collaborations
The grants are provided through MacArthur’s International Connections Fund, which aims to help Chicago nonprofit arts and culture organizations advance their work by collaborating with peer organizations abroad. Read More
November 2, 2012 - In the Media
"Mo Rocca Tells Us About His New Documentary 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From WBEZ Chicago
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October 24, 2012 - In the Media
"Illinois Debt Takes Toll, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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October 23, 2012 - In the Media
"Volcker-Ravitch Illinois Study to Say State Budget Unsustainable"
From Bloomberg Businessweek
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October 23, 2012 - In the Media
"Volcker Group to Say Illinois Budget is Unsustainable"
From Yahoo!
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