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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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October 19, 2012 - Publication
Building Workforce, Community Development in Cities
A report from National Skills Coalition explores ways that federal policy can better support cities’ efforts to integrate human and physical capital investments, particularly in the areas of public housing and transit-oriented development. Read More
October 18, 2012 - Publication
The Growing Costs of Place
The combined costs of housing and transportation in the nation’s largest 25 metro areas have swelled by 44 percent since 2000 while incomes have failed to keep pace. Read More
October 14, 2012 - Publication
The Fiscal State of Illinois
The report details threats to Illinois’ public services and fiscal sustainability as well as actions that can be taken to address those issues, including adopting a non-political revenue forecasting process, pension reforms, and tax reforms. Read More
October 8, 2012 - From the field
Cook County Property Prices Remain Stunted Despite Limited Growth
The Cook County Price Index finds that, despite some price stabilization, housing prices remain near historic lows. Read More