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March 9, 2009 - From the field
Foreclosure Filings Continue to Grow in Chicago Region
This report from MacArthur grantee the Woodstock Institute shows that foreclosure filings in the Chicago region continue to grow. Read More
February 18, 2009 - In the Media
"Events Spur Kids to Celebrate Lincoln"
From the Coal City Courant
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February 13, 2009 - In the Media
"Griffin, Charities Aid Chicago Olympics as Donors Face Slump"
From the Daily Herald
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February 12, 2009 - Commentary
MacArthur's Jonathan Fanton Presses For More Housing-Related Grants
In this op-ed published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges foundations to focus on housing issues in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. Read More
January 29, 2009 - In the Media
"America's Foundations Step Up Aid in Downturn"
From U-T San Diego
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January 15, 2009 - Press release
Stabilizing Neighborhoods Hit by Foreclosure Crisis
Mayor Richard M. Daley outlined the city’s plans for using more than $55 million from federal and private sources to revitalize Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by the national mortgage foreclosure crisis. Read More
January 15, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton at the City of Chicago’s Foreclosure Press Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes new Foundation initiatives intended to help stabilize Chicago neighborhoods hard hit by vacancy and foreclosure. Read More
January 7, 2009 - Press release
Helping Chicago Groups Strengthen Global Reach
MacArthur announced $240,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with four countries. Read More
December 30, 2008 - From the field
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Riccardo Muti as New Music Director
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by Deborah Rutter, announced that acclaimed musical director Riccardo Muti has signed a 5-year contract to serve as the Orchestra’s music director. Read More
November 18, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Jonathan Fanton on Foundation Giving in a Tough Economy
In a Letter to the Editors of the New York Times, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that foundations should maintain, and even increase, their giving in difficult economic times. Read More
October 28, 2008 - Press release
Helping Chicago Organizations Increase Their International Connections
MacArthur awarded $260,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with eight countries. Read More
October 15, 2008 - Press release
MacArthur Commits $68 Million to Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation in Chicago
To help combat the growing lending crisis and the rise of foreclosures in Chicago, MacArthur is investing $68 million in grants and low-interest loans in foreclosure prevention and mitigation efforts in local neighborhoods. Read More
October 15, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Project
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's commitment of at least $68 million dollars to keep homeowners in homes, assist renters displaced by foreclosure, and help the City of Chicago return foreclosed homes to the ... Read More