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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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…
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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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New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and Ethnicity in Chicago
Black Cook County residents are almost twice as likely to be Financially Vulnerable than their counterparts nationally; Latinx residents are nearly one and a half…
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We Rise Together’s Latest Grants Have Unlocked $328 Million in Investment in Black and Latinx Communities in Chicago and Cook County
New grants approved in December bring total grantmaking for the initiative to more than $34 million in just over one year (January 10, 2023) –…
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The Chicago Community Trust Names Andrea Sáenz as President and CEO
(November 1, 2022) – The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust) announced today the selection of Andrea Sáenz as the eighth President and CEO of the…
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The Chicago Community Trust Unveils Dashboard Detailing How City, State, County are Spending Federal Economic Recovery Funding
The Federal Recovery Funds Dashboard provides a transparent and full landscape of COVID recovery spending in Illinois CHICAGO (October 11, 2022) – The Chicago Community…
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McDonald's Invests in 40 Local Chicago Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Supporting Opportunity Youth
The Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, deepens McDonald’s longstanding commitment to the city it calls home (CHICAGO,…
