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See Chicago Dance member South Chicago Dance Theatre at Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

Arts and Culture

Reveal podcast host Al Leston.

Investigative Journalism for Government Accountability

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Investigative Journalism

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Driehaus Foundation Receives 2025 Watchdog Award from the Better Government Association

Arts and Culture

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Building Capacity in Community Through “Space Plus” Support

Announcement

Lynn Osmond to succeed Anne Lazar as Driehaus Foundation Executive Director

Announcement

Fountain of the Great Lakes sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft

Senior Program Director Opportunity at the Driehaus Foundation

Built Environment

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Designing a Better Built Environment

Photo Credits

Built Environment – Friends of the Chicago River

Arts and Culture – Michelle Reid

Investigative Journalism for Government Accountability – The Center for Investigative Reporting