May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
May 15, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating the FY2014 Illinois State Budget
A report from the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability supports Governor Pat Quinn’s recommended $62.4 billion FY2014 Illinois state budget for balancing revenues and expenditures without borrowing and making progress toward ... Read More
May 14, 2013 - Article
Application Period to Open for 2013 International Connections Fund Grants
The International Connections Fund supports two-way artistic exchanges that benefit Chicago arts and culture organizations and their peer organizations abroad. Read More
May 12, 2013 - In The Media
"‘Math Tutoring on Steroids’ Aims to Help Troubled Chicago Teens, Muscle Out Crime "
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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May 2, 2013 - Event
TEDxMidwest
More information on this event can be found on the TEDxMidwest website. Read More
April 23, 2013 - In The Media
"Chicago Humanities Festival Lets in the Animal"
From the Chicago Tribune
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April 10, 2013 - From The Field
Chicago Uses Crowdfunding to Grow Local Businesses, Create Jobs
World Business Chicago (WBC) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have launched Seed Chicago, a collaboration with Kickstarter that will highlight projects that create jobs and economic growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Read More
April 9, 2013 - In The Media
"Chicago Taps Kickstarter for Community Development Projects"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 21, 2013 - Article
Grant of Trust: Executive Summary Excerpt
This assessment regards the MacArthur Foundation’s general operating support for Arts and Cultural Institutions in Chicago, in partnership with the Prince Charitable Trusts and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Read More
March 21, 2013 - In The Media
"Good Pitch Chicago Forum Will Connect Documentary Filmmakers with Supporters"
From the Chicago Tribune
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