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December 19, 2011 - From the field
Apps for Metro Chicago Winners Announced
Winners of the Apps 4 Metro Chicago Grand Challenge and the Innovate Illinois Award were announced.
Read a Chicago Tribune article about the winners.
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December 19, 2011 - In the Media
"Apps for Metro Chicago Winner Named"
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December 16, 2011 - From the field
Field Museum Shows Impact of Invasive Species Through Gaming
The Field Museum of Chicago and the Entertainment Technology Center, both MacArthur grantees, have partnered to create an educational game that lets players manage the Great Lakes to fight invasive species.
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December 15, 2011 - Publication
Tool Offers Energy-Saving Help for Illinois Homeowners
My Home EQ helps single-family homeowners in Northern Illinois gauge their energy use, create personalized plans to save energy, and helps pay for improvements with the money they save. Read More
December 7, 2011 - Publication
The MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund
The Working Capital Loan Fund provides small and medium sized arts and culture organizations with loans to address cash flow shortages and form long-term banking relationships. Read More
December 1, 2011 - In the Media
Louder Libraries for a Digital Age to Open Across U.S.
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December 1, 2011 - In the Media
Louder Libraries for a Digital Age to Open Across U.S.
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November 29, 2011 - From the field
Study Details Homelessness, "Doubling Up" Among Low-Income Children
About 10% of children in low-income families reported at least one homeless episode – and an additional 24% had at least one episode where they lived "doubled up" with relatives, friends or other families – before age 6. Read More
November 18, 2011 - In the Media
Nobel Peace Summit Will Bring World to Chicago Weeks Before G8/NATO Events
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November 18, 2011 - From the field
Study Links Weak Economy to Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing
The need for affordable rental housing in Cook County has increased substantially in the last decade and is expected to continue growing, according to a study by the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University. Read More
November 10, 2011 - In the Media
Venture: Housing Group Faces a Changed World
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November 1, 2011 - In the Media
Teens Help Create Model Digital Library
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November 1, 2011 - In the Media
"App competition seeks to improve civic life"
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November 1, 2011 - In the Media
A Foundation that Doesn't Give Away Money? Sometimes, MacArthur Chief Says, It's the Best Approach
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