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October 10, 2008 -
Video
MacArthur's Commitment to Chicago
To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's commitment to the city of Chicago, visit http://www.macfound.org.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2008 -
Video
Helping Communities in Chicago and the Nation
To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's efforts to improve urban neighborhoods in Chicago and throughout the country, visit MacArthur's grantmaking in Community & Economic Development.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2008 -
Video
Toby Herr of Project Match
Project Match, which helps low-income people overcome obstacles and build pathways to long-term employment in Chicago, was one of eight recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions in 2008.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2008 -
Press release
Project Seeks to Cut Recidivism Among Former Prisoners
With two-thirds of former prisoners in Illinois convicted of another crime within three years of their release from prison, the state's comprehensive program seeks to cut this number dramatically. Read More
June 12, 2008 -
From the field
Beyond the $10 Million Milestone in Supporting Chicago Neighborhoods
The Partnership for New Communities announced that it has surpassed the $10 million milestone in grants benefiting Chicago neighborhoods. Read More
June 11, 2008 -
Video
Malcolm Bush, Woodstock Institute
Malcolm Bush, Woodstock Institute, 2007 recipient of the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions.
Read MoreJune 10, 2008 -
From the field
Ohio Sets Cap on Payday Loan Interest Rates
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed legislation that will cap interest rates on payday loans to 28 percent, compared with current rates that approach 400 percent. MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending provided technical assistance, research ... Read More
May 13, 2008 -
From the field
New Milwaukee Initiative Modeled on New Communities Program
Philanthropist Joseph Zilber announced a new 10-year, $50 million initiative in Milwaukee that is explicitly modeled on the New Communities Program (NCP) in Chicago, which is supported by the Foundation through LISC. The new initiative will ... Read More
April 15, 2008 -
From the field
President Signs Second Chance Act
President Bush signed into law the Second Chance Act, which includes several recommendations regarding prisoner reentry suggested by MacArthur grantee the Council of State Governments Justice Center. Read More
March 26, 2008 -
Press release
Bolstering Success of Chicago Middle-School Students
A program to increase the success of middle-school students in Chicago and bolster their chances of graduating high school was announced at an event at the Orozco Community Academy. Read More
March 26, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Integrated Services in Schools Program
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to help foster positive change in Chicago's poor but promising neighborhoods. 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 -
Press release
Increased Support for Chicago Arts and Culture: International Connections Fund
MacArthur is increasing the number of Chicago area arts and culture organizations it supports from 180 to 200 and creating a new $1 million fund to enable its Chicago grantees to increase their international connections. 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
