Community Development

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"Getting Out of Jail and Staying Out"

From the National Journal
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"Chicago CDO to Leave Government "

From Government Technology
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Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay

In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More

"By the Numbers"

From The Economist
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"New Community Planning Game Attracts Youth"

From Nonprofit Quarterly
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Chicago Uses Crowdfunding to Grow Local Businesses, Create Jobs

World Business Chicago (WBC) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have launched Seed Chicago, a collaboration with Kickstarter that will highlight projects that create jobs and economic growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Read More