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November 1, 2011 - Publication
International Connections Fund Frequently Asked Questions
Questions that are frequently asked about the Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
November 1, 2011 - Publication
Slideshow: Arts & Culture in Chicago
MacArthur’s support for over 200 arts and cultural organizations in Chicago and the region is an expression of its civic commitment to the community. Read More
October 25, 2011 - From the field
Mercy Housing Foreclosure-Prevention Program Launched in Chicago Area
Mercy Housing has launched a new program with $100 million in unused Troubled Asset Relief Program money to slash loan balances to affordable levels on Chicago-area homes that are worth less than their debt. Read More
October 25, 2011 - Press release
Partnership for New Communities Assesses Decade of Work
The Partnership for New Communities released a report that documents its unique role in tackling urgent, large-scale issues in Chicago. Read More
October 11, 2011 - In the Media
Digital Library Aims to Expand Kids' Media Literacy
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October 10, 2011 - From the field
Chicago Ideas Week Highlights City as Center for Innovation
The MacArthur-supported Chicago Ideas Week brought some of the world's top speakers together with some of Chicago's best thinkers to discuss ideas; identify common interests on which to base collaborations; and innovation. Read More
October 6, 2011 - From the field
Timeline Theatre Company Receives National Recognition
The American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, has awarded MacArthur grantee Timeline Theatre Company a 2011 National Theatre Company Grant. Read More
October 3, 2011 - In the Media
Jeanne Gang Honored with MacArthur Fellowship
From Architect Read More
October 3, 2011 - In the Media
Local Architect Jeanne Gang Among MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More
October 3, 2011 - In the Media
Chicago Architect Jeanne Gang Wins MacArthur Genius Grant
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
October 3, 2011 - In the Media
Jeanne Gang, the Chicago Architect — Q&A
From the New York Times Read More
September 30, 2011 - From the field
Chicago Public Schools Adopts New Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Chicago Public Schools adopted MacArthur grantee Common Sense Media's Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum in compliance with state rules for annual, age-appropriate Internet safety instruction. Read More
September 23, 2011 - From the field
First Round of Winners of Apps 4 Metro Chicago Announced
Apps 4 Metro Chicago, the first ever regionally-based open data civic apps challenge, announced the first round of winners. Read More
September 23, 2011 - From the field
New Data Show Logjam in Chicago Area Foreclosures
According to MacArthur grantee the Woodstock Institute, Chicago region foreclosures are taking longer to complete in 2011 than in 2010. Read More
September 22, 2011 - In the Media
Chicago Apps Contest Winner SpotHero Fills Spaces in Tough-to-Park Neighborhoods
From the Chicago Tribune Read More