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For Young Chicago Professionals, an Immersion Course in Philanthropy

On May 5, young professionals from throughout Chicago gathered at Arciel to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a stunning sunset view of the Loop. But…

Action Plan to Revitalize Chicago High Schools—and Neighborhoods

One city, united in support of our neighborhood public high schools. That was the bold vision animating the crowd at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, as…

Chicago Faith and Justice Leaders Confront America's "Original Sin"

“We don’t have racialized communities by accident. We are structured out of relationship to each other.” With these words, Rev. Jim Wallis called on Chicagoans…

8 Lessons for Alternatives to Incarceration through the Arts

From 2010 to 2015, the Arts Infusion Initiative helped build skills for a safer future for Chicago’s at-risk and criminally involved young people. Launched by The Chicago…

Listening to Someone's Story, Hearing Someone's Soul

“When someone is being listened to in a really serious way, it reminds them that their story matters. And how much their lives matter.” Storytelling…

The Man Behind the Bank Behind the Trust

In 1914 officers of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank were given a fascinating new document by Albert W. Harris. The document was a copy of the…

In the Arts, SMART Growth Yields Lasting Returns

Increased fundraising. A larger base of donors. Higher ticket sales. These are the trends that small arts and cultural organizations hope to achieve. And, with…

Chicago’s Epic Shopping Cart Race Against Hunger

When Devin Breen attended Burning Man in 2005, he experienced “ordinary people creating extraordinary things.” Energized by the personally empowering experience, Breen knew that he…

Preparing Parochial Schools to Embrace Students with Disabilities

Jenny Fortner has a warm place in her heart for children with special needs. The newly appointed chair of Special Olympics Illinois, Fortner recently joined…

Teachers, Students and Developers "Hack" Chicago's Education Challenges

A definite buzz of anticipation filled the air early one recent Saturday morning in the big, busy, mural-splashed space at Blue1647. More than 120 education…