The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Two New Members to the Executive Committee
CHICAGO (January 15, 2026) – Two new members were elected to join The Chicago Community Trust’s governing board, the Executive Committee. Bruce McNamer,…
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$830,000 in Grants Awarded to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Underinvested South and West Side Communities in Cook County
Grants were awarded by The Together Fund, an initiative of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery in partnership with community…
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Press Forward Chicago Awards $1.5 Million in New Local Media Grants
CHICAGO (September 10, 2025) – Today, Press Forward Chicago, a funder collaborative dedicated to strengthening and sustaining local news, announces more than $1.5…
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The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Two New Members to the Executive Committee
CHICAGO (January 15, 2026) – Two new members were elected to join The Chicago Community Trust’s governing board, the Executive Committee. Bruce McNamer, president of…
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$830,000 in Grants Awarded to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Underinvested South and West Side Communities in Cook County
Grants were awarded by The Together Fund, an initiative of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery in partnership with community leaders who…
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Press Forward Chicago Awards $1.5 Million in New Local Media Grants
CHICAGO (September 10, 2025) – Today, Press Forward Chicago, a funder collaborative dedicated to strengthening and sustaining local news, announces more than $1.5 million in grants…
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$800,000 in Grants Awarded to Support Entrepreneurial Efforts in Underinvested South and West Side Communities in Cook County
Grants were awarded by The Together Fund, an initiative of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery in partnership with community leaders who…
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Tracy Baim, Journalist and Dedicated Community News Advocate, to Lead Press Forward Chicago
Baim will advance a collaborative fund to revitalize local news. CHICAGO (October 23, 2024) – Tracy Baim will serve as the Executive Director of Press…
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More Than $1.6 Million in Grants to 13 Local News Organizations
The inaugural round of Press Forward Chicago grants will support capacity building and peer learning CHICAGO (May 23, 2024) – Today, Press Forward Chicago, a…
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Press Forward Chicago Launches with $10 Million in Commitments to Revitalize Local News
Local Coalition of Donors Unite to Support More Informed Communities CHICAGO (November 3, 2023) – A coalition of 10 funders today announced the launch of…
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Sheila M. Cawley Named Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO (August 2, 2023) – Sheila M. Cawley is set to join The Chicago Community Trust as Chief Philanthropy Officer following an extensive national search.…
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Marisa Novara Tapped to Lead Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO (July 31, 2023) – The Chicago Community Trust today announced that Marisa Novara will serve as vice president of community impact, leading the team…
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House Revenue Committee Passes Legislation to Reform Delinquent Tax Sale System
The Chicago Community Trust, Community Developers, Affordable Housing Advocates, Municipalities push to increase investment in high-vacancy neighborhoods (May 4, 2023) — A coalition of community…
