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$24.3 Million in Continued Support for Chicago Arts and Culture

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Minimizing Hydropower Impacts on Ecosystems
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Enhancing Community Safety Through Successful Youth Mentoring Programs
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MacArthur in Chicago: Reflecting on 2017
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Bold Philanthropy: Sharing a Common Goal
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40 Years, 40 Stories

Spotlighting the impact and accomplishments of our grantees, partners, and initiatives

Meet the 2017 MacArthur Fellows

24 Extraordinarily Creative People Who Inspire Us All
Dawoud Bey
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"Here's How to Reverse the Damage of Segregation"
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