Press Forward Chicago Announces 2026 Education Journalism Grants
CHICAGO (May 18, 2026) – Press Forward Chicago, a funder collaborative dedicated to strengthening and sustaining local news, has announced it is awarding…
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Nearly $8 Million in Grants Will Support Nine Real Estate Projects in Underinvested Neighborhoods
Community-led projects will bring much needed amenities, services and economic opportunities—including health services, youth programs, workforce training, fresh food, and more—to underinvested neighborhoods…
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The Chicago Community Trust Appoints Ralph Leslie as Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO (February 23, 2026) – The Chicago Community Trust, the region’s community foundation, welcomes Ralph Leslie as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective…
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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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Our Commitment to Equity
Today’s Supreme Court Decision eliminating race as a factor in college admissions is deeply disappointing as it narrows the doors of opportunity for millions of Americans…
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Our Statement on Juneteenth
We mark the Juneteenth holiday with mixed emotions. While it commemorates the day that enslaved people in Galveston, TX learned they were freed from slavery,…
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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…
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The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Three New Executive Committee Members
CHICAGO (April 18, 2022) – The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Executive Committee, Brett Hart,…
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Ways to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts
Devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 have killed more than 45,000 people and left more than 380,000 people in the region…
