Chicago is ...

Home to outstanding cultural institutions like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute, and the Goodman Theater?

Definitely! But also Sweet Home Chicago -- jammin’ with blues bars and jazz clubs, poetry slams and amazing street murals, vibrant video, theatre, and arts communities, and a world of opportunities for entrepreneurs, artists, and the socially engaged.

The City of Big Shoulders?

Maybe. But you’ll see people of remarkable diversity in this mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, and interests.

Hog Butcher to the World?

Nope! Not any more. But it is an international business center and home to a remarkable array of start-up companies and non-profits, medical centers, and educational institutions.

The City that Works?

Much of the time! Chicago is a model for urban environmentalism and a city with a deep history of urban reform and social movements. But it’s also a city that grapples with wide-ranging challenges, divisions, and disparities.

The Chicago Programs are ...

Photos top to bottom: At the Goodman Theatre; on a tour of Argyle Street; downtown Chicago.