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A new @NORCNews poll shows 78% of Illinois residents have tried AI, but only 12% trust the results, and 72% say they’ll never let AI make decisions for them. With growing concerns over jobs and regulation, Illinoisans are asking for stronger public oversight. View the poll and its findings here: macfound.org/press/press-rel…
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A small investigative newsroom and MacArthur grantee, Floodlight, used a thermal drone to expose a NJ data center illegally running 45+ unpermitted gas generators. Thanks to this reporting, the state fined DataOne over $1M.
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Over the next decade, newsrooms will close, attacks on press freedoms will continue, and audience preferences and habits will continue to shift. That means now more than ever, we must stay committed to local news and mobilize resources to help build and retain a flourishing information ecosystem. We’ve committed more than $185 million to this effort, because local news matters. Whether it’s local outlets right here in Chicago or rural Appalachia, we know we can continue to scale the diverse local news archetype models we’re creating across the nation. Read more about the work we’re doing to create the conditions for local news to thrive: macfound.org/press/perspecti…
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Benefit Chicago is celebrating ten years of investing in nonprofits and social enterprises, and the results are incredible: $1B in financing, 3,300 affordable homes, 11,000 jobs, and dozens of organizations achieving success. Check out the full report here: macfound.org/press/grantee-n…
The image is a collage with the title "Benefit Chicago: Investing in Chicago’s Future." It highlights key achievements: $1 billion in new financing, 3,900 affordable housing units, and 14,500 new jobs created. It includes images of people in construction gear, a building, and a person gardening.

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The industries that power our economy are also destroying the ecosystems and livelihoods that sustain them. Watch the story of West Texas ranchers battling a megadrought in MacArthur grantee Capital & Main's “The Damage Done” series, investigating what happens when we extract first and deal with the consequences later. macfound.org/press/grantee-p…
Dry, cracked earth with silhouettes of multiple oil pumps against a sunset sky. Bold white text in the foreground reads, "THE DAMAGE DONE.

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AI is being integrated across society—how is this impacting our home state of Illinois? This summer, @NORCNews conducted a public opinion poll on Illinoisans’ views of statewide AI regulation and accountability. They found that Illinois residents are using AI, but remain skeptical. Join this webinar on October 26th at 11am CT to learn more about the poll findings. Register now: macfound.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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How could $750 million in impact investment capital affect some of the world's biggest challenges? We’re going to find out. Today, we're announcing that we are increasing our impact investment allocation by 50%, to create a $750 million pool of dedicated capital. 📷: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater macfound.org/press/press-rel…
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In the first year of increased federal immigration enforcement, Cook County lost approximately $1.26 billion in retail and restaurant activity and $107 million in local sales tax revenue. The University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute, with support from MacArthur grantee Metropolitan Family Services in support of United for Chicago, documented this financial impact in their new report: "Hunkering Down: Immigration Enforcement’s Economic Cost". Read the full report here ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-p…
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A Beyoncé show is done with courage, unbridled joy, and spaces where everyone sees themselves reflected. We should practice philanthropy with the same philosophy she brings to every concert.
A person singing passionately into a microphone onstage is featured in the right side of the image. To the left, a text reads: “I want to practice philanthropy the way Beyoncé puts on a show: with courage and boldness, with unbridled joy, and by creating spaces where everyone sees themselves reflected, all while continuing to transform and adapt over the decades.”

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Certainly! Here's an alternative text description for the image: "A person stands on stage in a sparkling outfit next to a quote about Beyoncé's evolution and philanthropy. Another person is shown in a smaller image at the bottom, smiling, with a title mentioning Vice President, Communications, Fellows, and Partnerships.

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A blue and white graphic with a quote about the 250th year of the United States, emphasizing the importance of philanthropy and narrative power. It asks, "What will the next 250 years look like? What story do we want to tell?

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Meet the 2026 MacArthur Fellows! These 20 individuals explore the depths of our humanity, reveal untold origins to modern challenges, and expand the edges of scientific inquiry and life-saving research. #MacFellow macfound.org/programs/awards…
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The best outcomes in philanthropy happen when different types of givers work together. Read The Milken Institute’s latest report on how when foundation leaders and corporate givers collaborate, the impact is exponential. macfound.org/press/grantee-p…
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