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Five Ways Family Dinners Build Stronger Kids (and Adults)

With ever-busier schedules and demands for our time and attention, the family dinner can feel like an outdated idea that’s better off left to families…

“Generate New Power Out of Thin Air”: Eric Liu on Organizing, Rehumanizing Politics and Starting a Movement

On Thursday, April 27, Eric Liu, founder and CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program sat…

How a Mealtime Conversation Opens New Doors to Client Engagement

In 2017, The Chicago Community Trust will celebrate the fourth year of its marquee community event On the Table. On the Table is an annual…

Matchmaking for a Manufacturing Renaissance in America's Cities

More products could be made in American cities like Chicago. But for that to happen, the local “idea people” and the people who run established…

We Are Successful When We Are Connected': State of Community 2016

It was almost exactly 100 years ago—on December 15th, 1916—that the Trust hosted a luncheon at the Union League Club to introduce The Chicago Community…

Six $1,000 Ideas to Counter Violence in Chicago

When violence touches our communities, Chicago residents summon up our determination and creativity to respond. Supporting survivors, engaging youth to help them find a more…

Three Ideas to Make Your Social Media More Inclusive

Social media is something that I never really thought of as being exclusive, but it is. Unfortunately, a tweet or post is not experienced in…

Building Up Chicago's Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs

“Say it loud! I’m black and I’m proud!” In a small chapel on West 74th Street, across the street from a CTA bus garage, twenty…

Through Beauty and Laughter, Local Artists Help Connect Communities

We have each had a moment when a performance, or painting, or piece of literature resonates within us deeply enough to leave an indelible mark.…

Chicagoans Reach Out to Bring Neighbors Health and Healing

Each of our physical, mental and spiritual health affects how we interact with those around us, and shapes the dynamics of our communities. Improving access…