ESG News For City of Chicago

First-of-its-kind innovative home concept combines superior products and efficient design that simplifies routines, bringing indoor water use to less than half the LA average and reducing utility costs

New program delivers mortgage rates approximately 250 basis points below market and flexible underwriting to help member institutions support Habitat affiliates and low-to-moderate income homebuyers

The 4th Annual Pizza City Fest includes mouthwatering tastings from local pizzerias, beverages, desserts, discussion panels and demos, book signings, a pizza box folding contest, live entertainment and more in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

The Dunkin’® Joy in Childhood Foundation® today announced a $1 million grant to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, to help provide food to families facing hunger in communities across the country. The funding will be distributed to local Feeding America partner food banks, strengthening their ability to meet rising demand and support neighbors experiencing food insecurity.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.c

Five Additional Leaders Reappointed for Housing and Economic Development Guidance

UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center to provide greater access to high-quality cancer care and preventative services for Chicago’s South Side and Southland communities

Applications now open for ComEd’s three Power for Good Grant Programs, awarding grants to support community organizations across northern Illinois

$55 million in interest rate subsidy, higher per-member limits, and streamlined access deliver up to 200 basis point savings for Illinois and Wisconsin

Valley Bank today announced more than $200,000 in donations to 12 leading food banks across the regions it serves.

Company Reports a Nearly 70% Increase in Associate Charitable Volunteer Hours Fueled by “Dollars for Doers” Initiative

TradeStation employees led meaningful efforts in education, environmental care, and community support through TradeStation Cares initiatives this fall

America Votes for the 19th Winner of the National Home Makeover Contest

CIBC Bank’s neighborhood stabilization and affordable housing efforts honored at CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium

Grindr Presents ‘I Wool Survive,’ A Michael Schmidt Collection, the World’s First TRULY Gay Fashion Collection produced from Rainbow Wool Yarns

New roadmap to guide investments to uphold grid reliability, empower customers to save amid evolving changes in energy and achieve Illinois’ clean energy and economic development goals

Collaboration connects industry leadership with local innovation to turn food waste into community impact

American Legion Post 75 collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation, which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.The American Legion Post 75 in Geneva, Illinois, is a vital space for veterans and community members. On September 7, 2025, volunteers from the SBB Research Group Foundation installed sound baffling and updated the look and safety of the post to enhance the comfort and usability of the facility.These upgrades ensur

Building on the Merck Foundation’s longstanding commitment to advancing access to high-quality health care, new national initiative supports grants to 11 organizations across the country

 

Bond Vet, the modern veterinary clinic built to strengthen the human–animal bond, is deepening its roots in the communities it serves by sponsoring more than 75 local events and partnerships this year. From neighborhood street fairs to school plays and fundraisers, Bond Vet continues to show up where pet parents live, work, and play — fostering connection and care beyond the clinic walls.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20

Donations collected through volunteer events will go towards supplying local food pantries and drives

Initiative highlights shared commitment to Bronx youth development and community building.

A seasoned nonprofit executive with 20+ years of success in philanthropy and cultural partnerships

South Bend firm brings national expertise to help purpose-driven organizations multiply impact

Prime Healthcare hospitals lead the nation in patient care, community service, health equity, and exceptional outcomes

Northern Illinois Communities Encouraged to Apply for Grants of up to $2,500 to Support Holiday Light Displays

New partnership activation includes court donation with the Angel C. Reese Foundation

Working students in Chicago invited to one-of-a-kind ‘Career Spark’ fair on June 27 offering resources to balance work and life, apply to jobs in real time, and access professional headshots, networking swag and more

Startup Companies Can Apply Now Through Sept. 15 to Receive Funding from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions

Philanthropic commitments totaling $14.5 million aim to improve access to workplace and public benefits for low-to moderate-income consumers

TradeStation Cares champions financial empowerment through Florida Securities Dealers Association sponsorship, the Moonshot Awards, Junior Achievement donations, and a virtual trading masterclass

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.Additionally in 2024, Northern Trust contributed $70 million to the Northern Trust Foundation for future charitable gifts, and employees gave nearly 120,000 hours of their time to support charitable organizations globally. Over the past decade, Northern Trust has donated $240 milli

2025 Partnership to Increase Access to Affordable Housing is Underway Supporting Habitat’s Home is the Key Campaign Throughout April

The Learning Skills for Life program aims to empower participants with essential skills that can be utilized in Kentucky’s thriving tourism, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors.

The charitable program helps put a child’s future first in Pittsburgh

ComEd STEM Labs connect students with STEM professionals to learn more about career opportunities

Launched in 2011, the McGuffin Grant gives one nonprofit recipient per year the expertise and guidance of the McGuffin team, totaling $30,000 in work.

Automotive Mentoring Group collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation, which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.The Automotive Mentoring Group (AMG) is an organization dedicated to ending gang violence and empowering individuals living in Chicago. AMG’s mission is to offer mentorship and teach lifelong skills in automotive repair, giving participants a tangible path to enter the automotive industry and improve their lives

 

The SBB Research Group Foundation invited three prior grant recipients to share updates on their critical efforts to support the local community. The Foundation awarded additional grants to further each respective organization’s mission (organizations listed alphabetically):Hunger Resource Network (Northbrook, IL) reduces food insecurity by distributing surplus food to recipient agencies. Through initiatives like Community Outreach Days – Poultry to Pantries, Hunger Resource Network (HRN) stream

Nearly $4.7 million and more than 14,000 volunteer hours benefitted local communities

Listen to the “Louder Than Cancer” playlist featuring commentary from artists like Melissa Etheridge, Imagine Dragons, H.E.R., and Blake Shelton exclusively on Amazon Music here

Healing Illinois announces record 204 sub-grantees across the state set to receive funding this year

Fifteen not-for-profit organizations receive $10,000 each through team member nominations

The purchase of the 423-unit Midpointe Apartments also marks the fifth investment by Turner Multifamily Impact Fund III to address the housing affordability crisis while generating strong returns for investors

Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market

New Contributions to National and Local Community Giving Partners Support Hunger Relief, Culinary Education and Disaster Relief Throughout the Year and This Holiday Season

Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), an investment-specialist of Nuveen that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market-focused private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, was recognized among the 2024 “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments (P&I) magazine.Presented by P&I, the global news source of money management and institutional investing, the 13th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recogni

Partnership will support the goal of Boston Athletic Association being an industry leader in sustainability

According to UK fan demand on the marketplace, the best-selling artists included Taylor Swift, Liam Gallagher, and Bruce Springsteen in 2024.UK fans enthusiastically embraced international travel for live events, purchasing nearly one million tickets for shows abroad.Coldplay’s UK fans alone traveled a remarkable 18.8 million miles, choosing the ‘Adventure of a Lifetime,’ attending the band’s 13 global shows in cities including Vienna, Budapest, Rome, and Munich with tickets from viagogo.