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January 12, 2007 - Press release
Helping Small Chicago Arts Groups Obtain City Licenses
MacArthur is creating a $660,000 fund to help small arts organizations in Chicago obtain the city’s Performing Arts Venue (PAV) license. Read More
December 13, 2006 - Press release
Expanding Full Circle Community Mapping and Planning Efforts
The Chicago Agency for Metroplitan Planning recently announced a $600,000 grant from MacArthur that will expand its Full Circle community mapping and planning efforts. Read More
December 6, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Center for Working Families Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reflects on the Center for Working Families' successes in helping families find employment and public benefits and announces a new $3 million grant to help the Center expand. Read More
December 6, 2006 - Press release
Helping More Low-Income Families Build Wealth
MacArthur will invest $3 million dollars to expand an innovative new effort to help low-income families in 13 Chicago neighborhoods achieve financial stability and build wealth. Read More
November 29, 2006 - Press release
New Communities Program: Reflections from the First Year
Chicago's New Communities Program (NCP) post results, honors community heroes, and unveils the portfolio of projects ready for investment. Read More
November 5, 2006 - Speech
"Peace through Justice," Introductory Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Chicago Humanities Festival
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates the development of an international justice system and says that further success will rely on addressing situations in Darfur and Uganda as well as cases outside Africa. Read More
November 2, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at MacArthur’s Arts and Culture Panel Discussion
In introducing the panel, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton notes Chicago's long history of civic support for the arts and artists. Read More
November 2, 2006 - Publication
Celebration of Chicago Arts & Culture Leadership
Conversation
Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Introduction
Jonathan Fanton, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Moderator
John Callaway, WTTW
Panelists
Les Coney, Founding Chair of the Congo Square ... Read More
September 12, 2006 - Press release
Marquette Building Receives Chicago Landmark Award
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will honor 21 landmark buildings, homeowners and businesses. The awards recognize outstanding projects that involve notable improvements to individual Chicago landmarks or to buildings within Chicago Landmark Districts. Read More
August 28, 2006 - Press release
$1.15 Million to Support Chicago's New Mixed-Income Communities
MacArthur announced three grants totaling $1.15 million to promote the success of Chicago’s new mixed- income communities by providing services to residents. These grants are part of the Foundation’s $50 million commitment to ... Read More
June 22, 2006 - Speech
"The Power of Partnerships: Insights from Chicago's Plan for Transformation," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Annual Meeting
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the formation of the Partnership for New Communities and its goal to help new neighborhoods succeed by encouraging residents to move to them and genearting economic opportunities. Read More
June 22, 2006 - Speech
“The Importance of Institutions,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Chicago Donor’s Forum Luncheon
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's support of organizations around the world and its commitment to Chicago. Read More
May 17, 2006 - Press release
Chicago Area Arts Organizations Receive $2.5 Million
MacArthur announced seven grants in support of arts and culture organizations in the Chicago region. Read More
May 12, 2006 - From the field
Museum's Universal Design Encourages Even the Youngest to Learn by Play
The MacArthur Foundation has made a five year, general operating grant to the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, a resource to children, families and schools in the region since 1985. Kohl is the only ... Read More
May 3, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the City Club of Chicago on “Deep Roots, Deep Commitment: MacArthur Investments in Chicago”
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's support for arts, housing, education, and economic development in Chicago. Read More