March 3, 2022

A Glimpse Back at Chicago's Communities and Neighborhoods

A Glimpse Back at Chicago's Communities and Neighborhoods digital exhibit is created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Collections Consortium (CCC). Since the city's founding, Chicagoans have formed connections with their neighbors based on cultural traditions, common experiences… Read More >

December 8, 2021

Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

The board of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has approved a 2-year grant totaling $50,000 to Chicago Collections Consortium (CCC). The grant will support general operations and acknowledges CCC’s participation on the Broadening Narratives advisory group. CCC, along with the College of C… Read More >

October 1, 2021

CCC Receives MacArthur-Driehaus Arts & Culture Grant

Chicago Collections Consortium is proud to have received an award of $32,000.00 through the MacArthur-Driehaus Arts & Culture Grant Program. The award provides operational support and will help CCC to continue its efforts to share Chicago's history freely and openly while promoting its member organi… Read More >

September 28, 2021

CCC and DePaul University Host My Block, My Hood My City Explorers Program

Chicago Collections Consortium and DePaul University were proud to host members of My Block My Hood My City Explorers Program on September 28, 2021. My Block My Hood My City Explorers Programs brings high school students on experiences across the city fostering an awareness of opportunities beyond t… Read More >

September 9, 2021

Illinois Humanities Grant

Chicago Collections Consortium was proud to be awarded a 2021 Covid-19 Emergency Relief and Recovery Grant from Illinois Humanities, as a Humanities Project Fund Recipient, for $5,000. We were one of only 44 recipients of the Humanities Project Grant, and one of 254 total awardees. Ours was on… Read More >

June 9, 2021

CCC at Conferences

CCC is excited to present about its history, mission, and collaborative spirit at a number library and history conferences this spring and summer. These events include the Association of College and Research Libraries Annual Conference, the American Library Association Annual Conference, Midwest… Read More >