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The State of Religious Diversity in America

“Judeo-Christian America did us well for the last 75 years. What’s next?” With that provocative question, keynote speaker Dr. Eboo Patel of Interfaith Youth Core…

In North Lawndale, Health Challenges Begin at Birth

“More of our kids will have difficulties. They’re already behind before they get started.” Located on Chicago’s west side, the North Lawndale neighborhood has a…

The Pediatricians at the Forefront of Health Equity in Chicago

At a December symposium on equitable transit-oriented development, presenters explored how a collaborative of nonprofit, public and private organizations came together to apply for—and win—funding…

The Missing Link for Education, Health and Criminal Justice

Across Chicago’s social sector, a range of innovative nonprofits, scholars and leaders pool their expertise to tackle the city’s most urgent and complex challenges—like health,…

For Lake County, a Reckoning with the Suburbanization of Poverty

“Concentrated poverty, which we think of as an urban problem, is taking root in suburban municipalities across the nation.” On January 23, Dr. Scott W.…

After the Crisis, Defining the New Critical Needs

In the grip of the Great Recession, Chicago fought back a rising tide of human need: mass layoffs and skyrocketing unemployment, rising homelessness, growing hunger.…

Building Your Personal Board

In my last article, I shared my secrets for expert networking, including the importance of developing a “personal board.” I heard from a lot of…

Welcoming the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Fellows of 2018

Today we are pleased to welcome 20 outstanding 2018 Fellows to the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Institute. This 2018 class joins a network of more…

Celebrating Local Culture at Chicago's International Art Showcase

Doing new things for the first time is always a thrill—especially when you’ve been laying the groundwork for more than 100 years. Since our founding…

Put the Pens Down: Why Appreciated Stock Beats Checks for Year-End Giving

One year ago, who could have imagined the Dow Jones Industrial Average would pass 23,000? There is no doubt that 2017 has been a memorable…