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January 13, 2011 -
From the field
Foreclosures May Cost Chicago $36 Million
The city's more than 18,000 abandoned foreclosures and unregistered vacant homes may be costing Chicago as much as $36 million, according to a new report by the Woodstock Institute, a MacArthur grantee. Read More
December 3, 2010 -
Publication
Reducing Violence on Chicago's Streets
To help reduce shootings and homicides, Chicago police will hold accountable entire gangs even if only a single member is suspected of a violent offense. Read More
November 23, 2010 -
From the field
Urban Revitalization Initiative Targets Regions with Barriers to Opportunity
MacArthur grantee Living Cities, a nationwide collaboration of 22 major foundations and banks dedicated to urban revitalization, launched a new effort to help five regions tackle barriers to opportunity for low-income residents. Read More
November 23, 2010 -
From the field
Opportunity Chicago Helps 5000 CHA Residents Find Jobs
Opportunity Chicago, a MacArthur-supported workforce development initiative for Chicago public housing residents, has helped more than 5,000 people find employment, according to a new report. Read More
November 17, 2010 -
Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
October 26, 2010 -
From the field
President Signs Bill Creating New Consumer Financial Protection Agency
MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a lead role in the formation of the Bureau, which will put in place comprehensive mortgage protections and help borrowers facing foreclosure. Read More
October 7, 2010 -
Publication
Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
According to a new report by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chicago's controversial efforts to overhaul its public housing have showed gradual improvement Read More
September 30, 2010 -
From the field
First Look Program to Help Stabilize Struggling Communities
The nation’s top mortgage lenders agreed to offer selected state and local governments and nonprofit organizations right of first refusal to purchase foreclosed homes. Read More
