Illinois Humanities’ 2023 Public Humanities Awards to Celebrate Illinois Cultural…
The honorees include librarians, a journalist, and an educator who are transforming communities across Illinois…
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Illinois Humanities Grants to Provide Critical Support for 14 Organizations…
General operating grants are a step forward in Illinois Humanities’ commitment to equitable grantmaking. CHICAGO,…
Illinois Humanities Announces $150,000 in Envisioning Justice Grants to 23…
CHICAGO, DECEMBER 12, 2022 — Illinois Humanities is proud to announce that new Envisioning Justice…
Illinois Humanities’ Foreground Rural Initiative to Support Cultural Programs in…
This first-of-its-kind program ensures critical resources and visibility are brought to rural communities and small…
Illinois Humanities’ NEA Big Read program offers free community book…
The NEA Big Read: Indigenous Stories will launch Nov. 19 with a free public event…
Poet Laureate of the State of Illinois Angela Jackson to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2022 CONTACT: Laura Kenton at Poet.Laureate@ilhumanities.org | 312-961-9040…
Illinois Humanities Awards Relief and Recovery Grants to 46 Humanities…
Support will bolster pandemic recovery at humanities organizations statewide. CHICAGO, OCTOBER 14, 2022 – Illinois…
Illinois Humanities to Launch Series Exploring the Pursuit of A…
Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union will kick off with a video…
Sixth Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Celebrates Young Writers…
“I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you,” said Illinois Governor JB…
Survivors Link State-Supported Violence in Chicago to International Torture
Remaking the Exceptional, Six-Part podcast supported by Illinois Humanities, to Be Released MEDIA AVISORY WHAT:…