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October 9, 2008 - From the field
Josephine Lee of the Chicago Children’s Choir receives 3Arts Award
The award recognizes Lee's distinctive work with a no-strings-attached $15,000 grant. Read More
September 25, 2008 - In the Media
"Chicago to Home Buyers: Find Uour Place"
From the Chicago Tribune
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September 25, 2008 - In the Media
"'World's Biggest Science Celebration' Launches on Pedal Power"
From WBEZ Chicago
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September 16, 2008 - From the field
World’s Largest Science Festival Begins This Week in Chicago
The world’s largest science celebration kicked off today with an experiment involving city and civic leaders riding a fleet of more than 20 stationary bicycles to power a press conference. Read More
September 16, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Launch of Science Chicago
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Science Chicago, which will educate, inspire, and change lives, reaching out to four million people – 700,000 of them children and teenagers – with thousands of inter-related activities and events. Read More
September 4, 2008 - Press release
“Find Your Place in Chicago” Program
Mayor Daley and private and public sector partners announced the package of financial incentives and initiatives aimed at helping buyers save money on the purchase of a home in which the city has invested. Read More
September 4, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the “Find Your Place in Chicago” Launch
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces The Partnership for New Communities' $1 million commitment towards stimulating sales in mixed-income developments throughout Chicago. Read More
August 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
July 29, 2008 - Press release
Civic Leaders Announce Unprecedented Year-Long Initiative: World’s Largest Science Celebration
Chicago’s leading scientific, academic, corporate and non-profit institutions gathered to announce plans for the world’s largest science celebration, scheduled to launch this fall. Read More
July 29, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Press Announcement of Science Chicago
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's support for Science Chicago. Read More
July 24, 2008 - From the field
Support for 2016 Chicago Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympics Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods, to which MacArthur contributes, announced its first phase of grantmaking, awarding $415,000 to eight organizations. Read More
July 15, 2008 - Press release
Chicago Organizations to Form International Connections
MacArthur awarded $325,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with 16 countries. Read More
June 16, 2008 - From the field
Newly Formed Jazz Partnership to be Presenting Sponsor for Chicago Jazz Festival
The City of Chicago and new presenting sponsor, The Chicago Jazz Partnership, announced the complete schedule for the 2008 Chicago Jazz Festival. 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
May 19, 2008 - From the field
Chicago Theatres recognized by the Tony Awards
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre will receive the 2008 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Read More