Today, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago hosted its annual Community Celebration at the Hyatt Regency Hotel to recognize members of the philanthropic community who went above and beyond in Chicagoland throughout the past year – most notably, United Way’s 2009 Top 25 corporate donors. United Way’s yearly campaigns raise millions of dollars for community programs, [...]
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Governor Opens Up Budget Process to Public: Make Your Voice Heard
We all know the state is facing unprecedented financial trouble, operating at an estimated $13 billion deficit. For the first time, Governor Quinn has opened up the budget process to the public by offering the opportunity for citizens of Illinois to post their opinions and ideas on how to resolve the state budget. There are [...]
February 2, 2010, Chicago Sun-Times: Fix Illinois’ fiscal mess–now
The state owes the University of Illinois $421 million. It owes its public schools another $564 million. A recent survey by the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago of more than 500 non-profits found that 59 percent were waiting on back payments from the state. Almost a third reported laying off more than 10 percent of [...]
United Way Appoints Three New Members to its Board of Directors
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago has appointed George Brooks, President North Central Region, UPS; David B. Speer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust Corporation to its board of directors. Speer will also serve as Vice Chairman of the Board. “The generous [...]
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