Progress on the Trust’s Policy Priorities in the 2026 Illinois Legislative Session
As the Illinois General Assembly adjourned the spring 2026 legislative session on June 1st, the state closed out a consequential period marked by…
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A Stronger Start for Illinois Families
A friend recently confided in me — something they felt nervous to share —that they had once relied on monthly cash support from…
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Advancing Access to Health Care Across the Chicago Region
Across Illinois, a significant number of adults report delays in getting medical care—or going without it altogether—because of cost, difficulty accessing providers, and…
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Progress on the Trust’s Policy Priorities in the 2026 Illinois Legislative Session
As the Illinois General Assembly adjourned the spring 2026 legislative session on June 1st, the state closed out a consequential period marked by significant progress…
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A Stronger Start for Illinois Families
A friend recently confided in me — something they felt nervous to share —that they had once relied on monthly cash support from a government…
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Advancing Access to Health Care Across the Chicago Region
Across Illinois, a significant number of adults report delays in getting medical care—or going without it altogether—because of cost, difficulty accessing providers, and gaps in…
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A Decade of Partnership, and a Path Forward for Safer Communities: Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities Commemorates 10 Years of Collaboration
In 2025, Chicago experienced a 30 percent decline in violence compared to 2024, one of the most significant reductions in decades, a sign of progress…
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Q&A with Jae Jin Pak: A Voice for the Disability Community and Change
For Jae Jin Pak, disability identity is deeply connected to how he shows up in his work and community. As an Asian American immigrant with…
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Developing Leaders, Strengthening Communities
The Chicago Community Trust launched the Community & Civic Leadership funding program to support established leadership development programs and organizations with a proven track record…
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LGBTQ Community Fund Releases 2026 Stakeholder Conversations Report
The LGBTQ Community Fund, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, is proud to announce the release of its latest report, We Are Each Other’s…
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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 26: Building Opportunity, Block by Block
From 2021 to 2025, We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery (We Rise Together), a funder collaborative led by The Chicago Community Trust,…
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Young Leaders Fund Awards $105,000 in its 2026 Grantmaking Cycle
Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, has been paving the way for start-up nonprofits and the next generation of philanthropists…
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Pride, Progress, and Purpose: A Conversation with Jennie Brier & Ray Crossman
Each June, Pride Month offers a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of LGBTQ communities. An important vehicle for that work is the…
